2026 ACM Awards Performers: Every Country Star Taking The Stage Tonight
The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards will feature a diverse lineup of performers and presenters. Shania Twain will host the event, which airs tonight at 8 p.m. ET from Las Vegas. Leading nominees include Megan Moroney and Miranda Lambert, with 19 artists scheduled to perform throughout the evening.
- ▪The 61st annual ACM Awards will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
- ▪Megan Moroney leads the nominations with nine, followed by Miranda Lambert with eight.
- ▪Kacey Musgraves will make her ACM performance debut and perform a new song from her latest album.
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BusinessHollywood & Entertainment2026 ACM Awards Performers: Every Country Star Taking The Stage TonightByMonica Mercuri,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Monica is an entertainment reporter covering TV, film, and music.Follow AuthorMay 17, 2026, 02:30pm EDTLainey Wilson at the 60th Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the Ford Center at The Star on May 08, 2025 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Penske Media via Getty Images)Penske Media via Getty ImagesCountry music’s biggest night is almost underway.
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