NASHVILLE, Tenn. — May 13, 2026 — Today, the Academy of Country Music® (ACM), Prime Video,
and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) announced the all-star lineup of presenters who will take the stage
at the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards. Hosted by legendary songwriter and best-selling
female country artist Shania Twain, the 61st ACM Awards will stream live exclusively for a global
audience across 240+ countries and territories on Prime Video on Sunday, May 17, 2026 , at 8 p.m.
ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT from the world-renowned MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas,
Nevada. Fans will also be able to watch the broadcast on the Amazon Music channel on Twitch, as
well as in the Amazon Music app.
The star-studded lineup of presenters includes Andrew Whitworth (Super Bowl champion and
Thursday Night Football analyst), Ashley McBryde (three-time ACM Award-winning artist), Carl
Edwards (NASCAR Hall of Famer), Corey LaJoie (NASCAR driver and Stacking Pennies podcast
co-host), Keith Urban (2025 ACM Triple Crown Award recipient and 14-time ACM Award-winning
artist), Lauren Alaina (ACM Award-winning artist), Michael Bublé (five-time GRAMMY Award-winning
artist), Ryan Fitzpatrick (former NFL quarterback and Thursday Night Football analyst), Shaboozey
(four-time ACM Award-nominated artist), The War And Treaty (Emmy Award-winning and three-time
ACM Award-nominated duo), and TJ Osborne (member of seven-time ACM Award-winning duo
Brothers Osborne).
Returning to the Sunday night timeslot, the Emmy-nominated, star-powered experience will feature
unprecedented performances, exclusive collaborations, and unexpected moments from the biggest
Country Music stars, all while celebrating the genre’s most iconic and emerging talent, including
previously announced performances by Avery Anna, Blake Shelton, Carter Faith, Cody Johnson,
Dan + Shay, Ella Langley, Jordan Davis, Kacey Musgraves, Kane Brown, Lainey Wilson, Lee Ann
Womack, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert, Parker McCollum, Riley Green, The Red Clay Strays,
Thomas Rhett, Tucker Wetmore, and Zach Top.
