Shania Twain has been tapped to host the 61st Academy of Nation Music Awards for the primary time.
The occasion is about to happen on the MGM Grand Area in Las Vegas, and air reside globally on Prime Video on Sunday, Might 17 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. The present may even simulcast on Amazon Music’s Twitch channel and within the Amazon Music app.
“I’m thrilled to be internet hosting the 61st ACM Awards in Las Vegas, a spot that seems like residence,” Twain stated in a press release. “It’s such an honor to be a part of this unbelievable evening celebrating Nation Music’s largest stars, particularly with so many gifted ladies main nominations this 12 months. I can’t wait to welcome all the followers and artists out for this unforgettable evening.”
The ACM Awards will characteristic performances and unique collabs from the most important Nation Music stars, together with performances by Cody Johnson, Kacey Musgraves, Lainey Wilson, Little Huge City, Miranda Lambert, and Riley Inexperienced. Extra artists shall be introduced within the coming weeks.
“We’re honored to welcome world music celebrity Shania Twain as our host this 12 months,” ACM CEO Damon Whiteside stated. “We couldn’t think about a extra excellent icon to comply with our earlier iconic hosts, Dolly, Garth, and Reba, mixing probably the most vital nights in Nation Music with the thrill of Las Vegas. Shania has a formidable historical past on the ACM Awards stage, together with her win of the coveted ACM Entertainer of the 12 months trophy and receiving the ACM Poet’s Award honoring her prolific songwriting profession.”
The 2026 ACM Awards are produced by ACM, Prime Video and Dick Clark Productions (DCP).
