Star-Studded 61st ACM Awards to Stream Live from Vegas on Prime Video

April 7, 2026
Star-Studded 61st ACM Awards to Stream Live from Vegas on Prime Video
  • 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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