Dust off those rhinestones and polish up your boots, because the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards are officially taking over Las Vegas! This Sunday, May 17, the MGM Grand Garden Arena is going to be shaking, and we’ve got the lowdown on what to expect.
The Star Power
Our favorite “Queen of Me,” Shania Twain, is taking the reins as host this year. If her history is any indication, we’re in for some legendary outfits and even better quips.
The performance lineup is absolutely stacked:
- Lainey Wilson is set to world-premier her new track “Can’t Sit Still.”
- Cody Johnson, Blake Shelton, and Kane Brown are all hitting the stage.
- Keep an eye out for the “new kids” making waves—Avery Anna (our New Female Artist of the Year!) and Tucker Wetmore (New Male Artist of the Year) are both slated to perform.
Who’s Taking Home the Big One?
The battle for Entertainer of the Year is a heavyweight fight this year. We’re looking at Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Megan Moroney, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen, and Lainey Wilson. Talk about a tough choice for the voters!
Kickin’ it Off Early
If you’re lucky enough to be in Vegas early, the party starts TONIGHT (May 14) at Ole Red with the Whiskey Jam Welcome Party. And don’t forget Friday’s Country on the Green at Topgolf, hosted by Riley Green.
How to Watch:
If you aren’t boots-on-the-ground in Vegas, you can catch the whole show streaming live on Prime Video this Sunday starting at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
Stick with us all weekend—we’ll be playing the hits from all the nominees and giving you the “behind-the-velvet-rope” updates as they happen!