Here Are the 2026 ACM Awards Winners: Full List (Updating Live)
The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, marking a return to the venue after three years. Shania Twain hosted the event, taking over from Reba McEntire. The night featured a strong showing from female artists, with Megan Moroney leading the nominations with nine nods.
- ▪The ACM Awards returned to Las Vegas after three years at a different venue.
- ▪Shania Twain was the new host for the event.
- ▪Megan Moroney led the nominations with nine, followed by Miranda Lambert with eight.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Shania Twain attends the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 17, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for ACM Trending on Billboard if ( !window.pmc.harmony?.isEventAdScheduledTime() ) { pmcCnx.cmd.push(function() { pmcCnx({ settings: { plugins: { pmcAtlasMG: { iabPlcmt: 2, } } }, playerId: '4057afa6-846b-4276-bc63-a9cf3a8aa1ed', playlistId: 'b7dab6e5-7a62-4df1-b1f4-3cfa99eea709', }).render("connatix_contextual_player_div"); }); } else { // This should only be get called when page cache is not cleared and it's event time.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at Billboard.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from Billboard
