Keith Urban To Headline ‘ACM Next Wave: Country’s Beach Bash’
The ACM has announced additional performers and new event details for this year’s ACM Awards Week lineup, which will take place leading up to the 61st ACM Awards on May 17 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Keith Urban will headline “ACM Next Wave: Country’s Beach Bash” at Mandalay Bay Beach on May 16. Urban joins previously announced performers Flatland Cavalry, Ashley Cooke, Dasha, Braxton Keith and Tucker Wetmore, as well as members of the Opry NextStage Class of 2026 Willow Avalon, Graham Barham, Tyler Braden, Alexandra Kay, Vincent Mason, Emily Ann Roberts and Hudson Westbrook on the show.
Additionally, Avery Anna, The Band Perry, Jenna Paulette and Caroline Jones have been announced as performers for the “Whiskey Jam Welcome Party” on May 14, a free ACM Awards welcome party open to both fans and industry alike held at Ole Red Las Vegas. Additional performers will be announced for the “Whiskey Jam Welcome Party” soon.
“Whiskey Jam Welcome Party” joins the previously announced ACM Awards Week events including the “ACM Next Wave: Country’s Beach Bash” and “ACM Lifting Lives Country on the Green: Riley Green & Friends” at Topgolf Las Vegas on May 15. The event will feature an up-close concert experience with headliner Green, alongside Lauren Alaina, Rodney Atkins, and Randy Houser. Tickets are available at $200 for VIP Early Access to General Admission doors and $150 for General Admission at AXS.com. Proceeds benefit ACM Lifting Lives, the philanthropic partner of the Academy of Country Music.
