Star-Studded 61st ACM Awards to Stream Live from Vegas on Prime Video
April 7, 2026
nominations will be announced soon, with a Thursday reveal preceding the ceremony.
press assets and contact details for ACM, DCP, and Amazon MGM Studios/Prime Video are available through official channels.
The 61st ACM Awards will air in a traditional Sunday telecast on May 17 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, with Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, and Kacey Musgraves added to the performance lineup.
The ceremony will be streamed live on Prime Video starting at 8 p.m. ET, highlighting the event’s wide reach.
Red carpet coverage will emphasize dazzling textures and materials as part of the broader spectacle.
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Damon Whiteside, CEO of the ACM, expresses excitement about welcoming artists and delivering unforgettable performances.
press materials promise a star-powered show with unprecedented performances, collaborations, and moments from big names in country music.
Executive producers include Raj Kapoor and Patrick Menton, with Kapoor serving as showrunner; Damon Whiteside as ACM executive producer; Jay Penske and Barry Adelman as DCP executive producers; and John Saade as consulting producer for Amazon MGM Studios.
The takeaway is that the ACM Awards attract top stars and deliver a must-see night for fans.
The press kit notes ACM’s history since 1964 and initiatives like Lifting Lives and ACM Level Up, with Prime Video enabling global livestreams.
The first single from Middle of Nowhere is highlighted alongside promotion tied to Musgraves’ project ahead of the show.
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