Where to Watch the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards Online
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The Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards are returning to Las Vegas for their 61st show. Shania Twain will serve as host at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, where she’ll oversee performances from country stars including Kacey Musgraves, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson, and Riley Green. Other big names, including Ashley McBryde, Shaboozey, and Keith Urban, will make appearances as presenters.
At a Glance: Where to Watch the 2026 ACM Awards Online
- Stream: Prime Video
- Date, start time: Sunday, May 17 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. ET
“I’m thrilled to be hosting the 61st ACM Awards in Las Vegas, a place that feels like home,” said Twain, in a statement. “It’s such an honor to be part of this incredible night celebrating Country Music’s biggest stars, especially with so many talented women leading nominations this year.”
Megan Moroney leads this year’s nominees with nine nods, including one for the show’s most prestigious award, Entertainer of the Year. Miranda Lambert comes in as a close second with eight noms, while Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson each had seven. Nominees for Entertainer of the Year are Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, and Morgan Wallen, alongside Moroney and Wilson.
Where to Watch the ACM Awards Online
The 2026 ACM Awards will be streaming exclusively on Prime Video. Don’t have a Prime Video subscription? Sign up for a 30-day free trial to watch the ACM Awards online tonight.
If you want to keep your Prime Video subscription after the free trial, there are two ways to subscribe. The first is an à la carte Prime Video subscription for $8.99 a month. The second option is a full Prime subscription for $14.99 a month or $139 a year. This plan gets you Prime Video, plus Amazon’s fast Prime shipping and access to deals and other benefits. If you want to remove ads on either plan, you’ll need to get the Prime Video Ultra add-on for $4.99 a month.
When Are the ACM Awards? 2026 Date, Start Time
The 2026 ACM Awards are happening tonight, Sunday, May 17. The show starts at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. ET.