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Academy of Country Music (ACM)® Announces Special Award Honorees for 19th ACM Honors Including Kacey Musgraves, Eric Church, Brett James, the Carter Family, C2C: Country to Country, Paramount + Hit Television Series: “Landman”, Leslie Fram, Bill Anderson,

The Academy to Also Honor Artist-Songwriter of the Year Ella Langley and Songwriter of the Year Jessie Jo Dillion Along with Studio Recording Award and Industry Award Winners from the 61st ACM Awards Cycle

Read more Academy of Country Music (ACM)® Announces Special Award Honorees for 19th ACM Honors Including Kacey Musgraves, Eric Church, Brett James, the Carter Family, C2C: Country to Country, Paramount + Hit Television Series: “Landman”, Leslie Fram, Bill Anderson,

Andrew Whitworth, Ashley McBryde, Carl Edwards, Corey Lajoie, Keith Urban, Lauren Alaina, Michael Bublé, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Shaboozey, the War and Treaty, and Tj Osborne Announced as Presenters for the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards

Hosted by Shania Twain, the 61st ACM Awards Makes Its Triumphant Return to Las Vegas on May 17, 2026, Streaming Live Around the Globe from MGM Grand Garden Arena, Exclusively on Prime Video and Amazon Music

Read more Andrew Whitworth, Ashley McBryde, Carl Edwards, Corey Lajoie, Keith Urban, Lauren Alaina, Michael Bublé, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Shaboozey, the War and Treaty, and Tj Osborne Announced as Presenters for the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards

Avery Anna, Blake Shelton, Carter Faith, Dan + Shay, Ella Langley, Jordan Davis, Kane Brown, the Red Clay Strays, Thomas Rhett, Tucker Wetmore, and Zach Top Added to 61st Academy of Country Music Awards Performance Lineup

Tickets for the 61st ACM Awards and ACM Awards Week Events are Now Available at AXS.COM, Starting at $100

Read more Avery Anna, Blake Shelton, Carter Faith, Dan + Shay, Ella Langley, Jordan Davis, Kane Brown, the Red Clay Strays, Thomas Rhett, Tucker Wetmore, and Zach Top Added to 61st Academy of Country Music Awards Performance Lineup

Legendary Songwriter and Best-Selling Female Country Artist Shania Twain Will Take the Stage to Host the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards for the First Time

61st ACM Awards Makes Its Triumphant Return to Las Vegas on May 17, 2026Streaming Live Around the Globe from MGM Grand Garden ArenaExclusively on Prime Video and Amazon Music

Read more Legendary Songwriter and Best-Selling Female Country Artist Shania Twain Will Take the Stage to Host the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards for the First Time

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