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Shania Twain to Host 2026 ACMs; Women Lead Nominations

4/25/2026

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Shania Twain will host the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards on May 17, 2026, at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, streaming live in 240 countries on Prime Video and Amazon Music.
Female artists dominate the nominations, with Megan Moroney in nine categories, Miranda Lambert in eight, and Lainey Wilson and Ella Langley each in seven.
Confirmed performers include Cody Johnson, Kacey Musgraves, Lainey Wilson, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert and Riley Green.

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Story summary

Shania Twain will host the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards on May 17, 2026, at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, streaming live in 240 countries on Prime Video and Amazon Music.
Female artists dominate the nominations, with Megan Moroney in nine categories, Miranda Lambert in eight, and Lainey Wilson and Ella Langley each in seven.
Confirmed performers include Cody Johnson, Kacey Musgraves, Lainey Wilson, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert and Riley Green.