Instagram/Shania Twain & Megan Moro Music The 61st ACM Awards return to Las Vegas on May 17, 2026, at the iconic MGM Grand. A homecoming celebration for country music. May 4, 2026 AceShowbiz - The 61st annual Academy of Country Music Awards is set to take place on Sunday, May 17, 2026, marking a significant return to Las Vegas. After years of being hosted in Texas, the ceremony will be held at the iconic MGM Grand, a venue with deep ties to the country music community.