Full Breakdown
ACM Awards Set Date and Venue for 2027 Show
6/26/2026, 1:25:05 PM
Core Announcement: Date, Venue, and Streaming Platform
The Academy of Country Music (ACM) announced that the 62nd ACM Awards will take place on Sunday, May 16, 2027, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The ceremony will stream on Prime Video for the sixth year.
Recent History and Venue Shifts
The 61st ACM Awards returned to Las Vegas in May 2026, the first show in the city after three editions (2023-2025) at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. The 2026 event also used the MGM Grand Garden Arena, making 2027 the second straight year in Las Vegas.
Production and Organizational Structure
Dick Clark Productions (DCP) produces the ACM Awards and is owned by Penske Media Eldridge, a joint venture between Eldridge Industries and Penske Media. Executive producers include Raj Kapoor, Patrick Menton, Damon Whiteside (Academy), and Jay Penske and Barry Adelman (DCP). The ACM Awards, founded in 1966, became the first major awards ceremony to livestream exclusively in 2022 via Prime Video.
Economic and Audience Impact Data
Greyhill Advisors estimated that the 61st ACM Awards generated $53 million total economic impact for Las Vegas, an 85 percent year-over-year increase from 2025. Visitor spending contributed $24.3 million, and employee earnings rose $15.7 million across production, hospitality, and transportation, including $7.8 million from visitor spending. Related concerts and events added $4.5 million in local activity. Luminate data showed post-show streaming increases of 10 percent for Ella Langley and 14 percent for Parker McCollum. The ACM reported about 153 million video views and a 27 percent rise in social interactions YoY.
Official Statements from ACM and Dick Clark Productions
The ACM and DCP said the show “drove about $53 million in economic impact to the Las Vegas region,” according to Greyhill Advisors, and highlighted Luminate streaming bumps for Langley and McCollum.
Criticism and Opposition (None Reported)
The sources contain no criticism or opposition to the 2027 announcement.
Conflicting Reports and Information Gaps
The 2027 host has not been named, and ticket-sale timing is limited to “fall 2026” without a specific date. No discrepancies appear in the reported date or venue.
Upcoming Ticketing and Access Details
Tickets for the 62nd ACM Awards go on sale in fall 2026; fans can join the ACM A-List newsletter for a presale code. The 61st ceremony rebroadcast remains available on Prime Video.
Broader Significance for Country Music and Las Vegas
Returning to Las Vegas reinforces the city’s role as a major entertainment hub, delivering multi-million-dollar economic benefits and expanding the awards’ national reach via Prime Video. The ACM Awards remain the longest-running country-music honors show, shaping industry recognition and fan engagement.
