Reba McEntire hosts the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards on May 8, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. Jason Kempin/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment The Academy of Country Music Awards is returning to Las Vegas. ACM, Prime Video and Dick Clark Productions said Monday that the show will return to Vegas after taking place in Frisco, Texas, for the past three years. The 61st edition of the show will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and stream live on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch on Sunday, May 17, 2026. "We couldn't be more thrilled to return to MGM Grand for the 61st ACM Awards next May, a place that holds a lot of history and special memories for the Academy. It truly feels like a homecoming for us," said Damon Whiteside, CEO of the Academy of Country Music."There's no better place to host an exciting, global Country Music celebration than fabulous Las Vegas!" Related Stories Music Sean Combs Provides Thanksgiving Meals to Fellow Prison Inmates Lifestyle Garth Brooks Sets Comeback Story for New TalkShopLive Special Added Jay Penske, CEO of Dick Clark Productions: "2026 is going to be a very special year for the ACMs, and partnering with MGM Resorts strengthens our deep commitment to delivering world-class entertainment and experiences for Country Music fans and partners alike." This year's 60th anniversary show, hosted by Reba McEntire, featured performances and appearances from more than 40 artists, including Alan Jackson, Backstreet Boys, Brooks & Dunn, Chris Stapleton, Ella Langley, Eric Church, Jelly Roll, Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson, LeAnn Rimes, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts and Wynonna Judd. The broadcast reached audiences in more than 240 countries and territories. ACM Awards Week will kick off in Las Vegas on Friday, May 15. Tickets for the 61st ACM Awards and surrounding ACM Awards Week events will go on sale early 2026. Additional details for the 2026 ceremony will be announced in the coming months. The ACM Awards tout itself as the first major awards ceremony to exclusively live stream, in collaboration with Prime Video. Since forming its partnership for the 57th ACM Awards, the show has been hosted by Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks and Reba McEntire. It's also the first country Music awards show to be nominated for an Emmy. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation, parent company of The Hollywood Reporter. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up super bowl LX Super Bowl LX: Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile and Coco Jones to Perform on Pregame Show sean combs Sean Combs Provides Thanksgiving Meals to Fellow Prison Inmates Dolly Parton Dolly Parton Shares Message of Gratitude in Thanksgiving Video Following Health Challenges united kingdom Olivia Dean Wins Partial Refunds for Fans After Slamming "Exploitative" Resale Market Thanksgiving Mr. Fantasy Delivers First Live Performance at 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Obituaries Ethan Browne, Model-Actor-Musician and Son of Jackson Browne, Dies at 52 super bowl LX Super Bowl LX: Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile and Coco Jones to Perform on Pregame Show sean combs Sean Combs Provides Thanksgiving Meals to Fellow Prison Inmates Dolly Parton Dolly Parton Shares Message of Gratitude in Thanksgiving Video Following Health Challenges united kingdom Olivia Dean Wins Partial Refunds for Fans After Slamming "Exploitative" Resale Market Thanksgiving Mr. Fantasy Delivers First Live Performance at 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Obituaries Ethan Browne, Model-Actor-Musician and Son of Jackson Browne, Dies at 52