After three years in Texas, the Academy of Country Music Awards is returning to Las Vegas.

The 61st awards ceremony will stream live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena 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, Academy of Country Music. “There’s no better place to host an exciting, global Country Music celebration than fabulous Las Vegas!”

Ella Langley led this year’s ACMs, sweeping five categories, including New Female Artist of the Year. Lainey Wilson followed with four trophies, including the coveted Entertainer of the Ye

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