BREAKING: ACM Awards Return To Las Vegas On May 17

The Academy of Country Music Awards will return to the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 17 for its 61st annual ceremony. The show will stream live on Prime Video, as well as the Amazon Music channel on Twitch. Additionally, ACM Awards Week will kick off in Las Vegas on May 15.

“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,” says Damon Whiteside, CEO, Academy of Country Music. “There’s no better place to host an exciting, global Country Music celebration than fabulous Las Vegas!”

“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,” adds Jay Penske, CEO, Dick Clark Productions.

Tickets will go on-sale in 2026, with more information coming soon.

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Madison Hahnen is Project Manager at MusicRow Magazine, where she helps carry out operational objectives and large-scale projects for the company. She also manages the company's subscriptions. Hahnen graduated from Bryant University in May of 2020 with a B.S. in Team & Project Management and a minor in communication studies. Prior to MusicRow, she held internship roles with Make Wake Artists and Song Suffragettes.

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