Shania Twain will make her Academy of Country Music Awards hosting debut with the 2026 show taking place on May 17, 2026. Twain, the bestselling female country artist of all time, will host in a year dominated by female artists. Megan Moroney tops the list of nominees with nine, Miranda Lambert earned eight, and Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson followed with seven each.
“I’m thrilled to be hosting the 61st ACM Awards in Las Vegas, a place that feels like home,” said Shania Twain. “It’s such an honor to be part of this incredible night celebrating Country Music’s biggest stars, especially with so many talented women leading nominations this year. I can’t wait to welcome all of the fans and artists out for this unforgettable night.”
The 61st ACM Awards will stream live on Prime Video beginning Sunday, May 17, at 5pm PT, 8pm ET from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
“We are honored to welcome global music superstar Shania Twain as our host this year,” stated ACM CEO Damon Whiteside. “We couldn’t imagine a more perfect icon to follow our previous iconic hosts, Dolly, Garth, and Reba, blending one of the most important nights in Country Music with the excitement of Las Vegas . Shania has an impressive history on the ACM Awards stage, including her win of the coveted ACM Entertainer of the Year trophy and receiving the ACM Poet’s Award honoring her prolific songwriting career.”
Shania Twain is a three-time ACM Award winner and has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide over her successful career. Twain will be joined on stage by Cody Johnson, Kacey Musgraves, Lainey Wilson, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert, and Riley Green who are on board to perform.
The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards is produced by Dick Clark Productions. Raj Kapoor is the showrunner and executive produces along with Patrick Menton, Damon Whiteside, Jay Penske, and Barry Adelman.
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