The Academy of Country Music Awards is returning to Las Vegas.

ACM, Prime Video and Dick Clark Productions said Monday that the show will return to Vegas after taking place in Frisco, Texas, for the past three years.

The 61st edition of the show will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and stream live on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch on Sunday, May 17, 2026.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled to return to MGM Grand for the 61st ACM Awards next May, a place that holds a lot of history and special memories for the Academy. It truly feels like a homecoming for us,” said Damon Whiteside, CEO of the Academy of Country Music .“There’s no better place to host an exciting, global Country Music celebration than fabulous Las Vegas!”

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