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Miranda Lambert Blends Country and Disco with “Crisco” at 2026 ACM Awards
5/19/2026, 12:59:01 PM
Live Debut of “Crisco” at the 2026 ACM Awards
On May 17, 2026, Miranda Lambert opened the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas with her new single “Crisco.” She performed in a denim suit, rhinestone-covered shirt, white cowboy hat and boots, backed by her band and an eight-piece string ensemble on a set with “Crisco” logo, silver fringe, disco balls and a Texas-style honky-tonk backdrop. The arrangement mixed urban-cowboy motifs with disco grooves, name-checking Glen Campbell, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn.
Context: Recent Projects and ACM’s Return to Las Vegas
“Crisco” is Lambert’s first single on MCA Nashville, following her 2024 album *Postcards from Texas*, which earned a Grammy nomination and ten Top 10 country albums. Earlier in the ceremony she co-wrote and co-produced Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas,” the Single of the Year winner. The 2026 ACM Awards marked the show’s first return to Las Vegas after years in Texas, a venue described as “a special place in ACM history.”
Numbers: Nominations, Awards, and Career Records
Lambert earned eight ACM nominations, including Female Artist of the Year, Song of the Year for “A Song to Sing” (with Chris Stapleton), Single of the Year for “Choosin’ Texas,” and two Music Event of the Year nods. She has won 35 of 75 ACM nominations—the most in organization’s history—and holds three Grammys and 14 CMA Awards.
Official Statements & Responses
The Academy of Country Music said the Las Vegas show “represents a new chapter for the awards while honoring our roots,” and praised Lambert’s “dynamic performance that bridges classic country storytelling with contemporary sound.” MCA Nashville called “Crisco” “a fresh yet familiar blend of country-dance and disco.”
On-the-Ground Reports
Rolling Stone noted the set “mixed country and disco” with a string section. Hello Magazine highlighted Lambert’s denim look and the “rhinestone cowboy” vibe. Music Mayhem praised the silver-fringe stage and audience “enthusiastic applause and sing-along moments.” Brendan McLoughlin, Lambert’s husband, was seen at the event supporting her.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We wanted something that feels familiar but also fresh, which is really hard to do.” — Miranda Lambert, Singer-songwriter
- “We leaned into all the things I grew up loving about country music – Glen Campbell, Kenny and Dolly; very ’70s and ’80s,” Lambert said of “Crisco” in a statement.” — Miranda Lambert
- “He calls me out, and I love that. I need that,” — Miranda Lambert
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
All sources agree on the date, venue, song title and nomination count. No contradictions appear, though source reliability varies and audience metrics are unverified.
What’s Next
The “Crisco” music video, filmed on Lambert’s birthday with a bedazzled Crisco-can cake, is slated for release later in 2026. Upcoming tour dates will promote her “rhinestone cowboy” era and support *Postcards from Texas*.
