The 61st Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards will take place on May 17, celebrating this year's biggest stars in country music. Established in 1966, the ACMs are the longest-running country music awards show.

Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson were among the artists with the most nominations at the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards

With Country music icon Shania Twain set to host, here's our viewing guide for tonight's Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM Awards).

Ella Langley, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney and Miranda Lambert are nominated for Female Artist of the Year at the 2026 ACM Awards, while Riley Green, Zach Top, Chris Stapleton, Cody Johnson and Luke Combs compete for Male Artist of the Year.

The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by Shania Twain, are airing live on Prime Video and Amazon Music from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas

The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are finally here. Tonight, the genre's biggest and brightest stars will gather at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in their finest red carpet looks to celebrate a