Shania Twain Set As Host Of Academy Of Country Music Awards 2026 On Prime Video

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Shania Twain has been tapped to host the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards for the first time.

The event is set to take place at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, and air live globally on Prime Video on Sunday, May 17 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. The show will also simulcast on Amazon Music’s Twitch channel and in the Amazon Music app.

“I’m thrilled to be hosting the 61st ACM Awards in Las Vegas, a place that feels like home,” Twain said 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. I can’t wait to welcome all of the fans and artists out for this unforgettable night.”

The ACM Awards will feature performances and exclusive collabs from the biggest Country Music stars, including performances by Cody Johnson, Kacey Musgraves, Lainey Wilson, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert, and Riley Green. More artists will be announced in the coming weeks.

“We are honored to welcome global music superstar Shania Twain as our host this year,” ACM CEO Damon Whiteside said. “We couldn’t imagine a more perfect icon to follow our previous iconic hosts, Dolly, Garth, and Reba, blending one of the most important nights in Country Music with the excitement of Las Vegas. Shania has an impressive history on the ACM Awards stage, including her win of the coveted ACM Entertainer of the Year trophy and receiving the ACM Poet’s Award honoring her prolific songwriting career.”

The 2026 ACM Awards are produced by ACM, Prime Video and Dick Clark Productions (DCP).