ACM Awards 2026: Women Dominate, Big Performances

0:00On April 9th, the Academy of Country Music Awards hits its 61st year on May 17th, 2026, back at the MGM Grand Garden, arena in Las Vegas after a stint in Frisco, Texas. Women are owning the spotlight this time, with Megan Moroni grabbing nine nominations, Miranda Lambert, right behind at eight, and both Ella Langley, and Lenny Wilson, tying with seven each. Entertainer of the year shapes up as the fiercest battle, pitting heavy hitters like Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, Laney Wilson, Megan Moroni, Jelly, Roll, Cody Johnson, and Chris Stapleton against each other for that top prize. Fans are buzzing about the fresh energy, especially Carter Faith scoring a nod for her debut album, Cherry Valley, the first in that category since. Stapleton's traveler, 10 years back. Some eyebrows raised though, like Wallen missing male artist despite his massive hits, or Langley overlooked for entertainer after her big year. Performers locked in include Laney Wilson debuting her new single Cancet Still,

1:04Casey Musgraves with a track from middle of nowhere, plus Miranda, Lambert, Cody Johnson, Riley Green, and Little Big Town. Host is still under wraps, but Reba McIntyre hosted last time and might return. Catch it live on Prime Video and Twitch starting 8 p.m. Eastern on May 17th, 7 p.m. Central, 5 p.m. Pacific, pure country fire you won't. Want to miss? You've been listening to Music News today, AI Powered Music Coverage.