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Shania Twain to Host 2026 ACM Awards; Lainey Wilson to Premiere New Song
14 May
Summary
- Shania Twain will host the 2026 ACM Awards in Las Vegas.
- Lainey Wilson leads nominations with nine nods, followed by Miranda Lambert.
- The awards ceremony will be held at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 17.
Shania Twain will host the highly anticipated 2026 ACM Awards ceremony, scheduled for Sunday, May 17, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Twain expressed her excitement about hosting in Las Vegas, a city she considers home, and looks forward to celebrating country music's biggest stars.
This year's nominations are notably led by women, with Lainey Wilson receiving nine nods, Miranda Lambert earning eight, and Ella Langley and Wilson each securing seven. Other recognized artists include Chris Stapleton, Zach Top, and Cody Johnson.
The event promises a spectacular lineup of performers. Lainey Wilson will debut her new song "Can't Sit Still," while Riley Green and Kacey Musgraves will also take the stage. Additional performers include Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, and Kane Brown, among many others.
Fans can watch the 2026 ACM Awards live on Prime Video at 8 p.m. ET. The broadcast will also be accessible through the Amazon Music channel on Twitch and the Amazon Music app, ensuring broad viewership for the celebration of country music.
