The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards will air live from Las Vegas on May 17 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, hosted by Shania Twain. Catch performances from Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, and Kacey Musgraves, among others, exclusively on Prime Video.
Streaming the ACM Awards
The ACM Awards are streamed solely on Prime Video. Subscribers can sign into their Amazon Prime accounts to watch. For those without a subscription, a 30-day free trial is available to access the awards online for free.
Performers and Hosts
Country music icon Shania Twain takes the stage as host for her first time. The lineup features Wilson, Lambert, Musgraves, Cody Johnson, Riley Green, and Little Big Town. Additional performances include Thomas Rhett, Tucker Wetmore, Blake Shelton, and Zach Top. Presenters include Michael Bublé, Ashley McBryde, Shaboozey, and TJ Osbourne.
Nominees and Awards
Riley Green and Zach Top vie for Album of the Year, alongside Carter Faith and Parker McCollum. Megan Moroney leads nominations with nine nods, trailed by Lambert with eight, and Ella Langley and Wilson with seven each. Chris Stapleton tops the male nominees with six nominations. Though nominated, Morgan Wallen will not perform due to his ongoing 2026 tour.
Watch and Shop
To watch the ACM Awards on TV, stream through the Prime Video app on smart TVs. Alternatively, view on computers, tablets, and phones. Ahead of the show, fans can shop official ACM merchandise on Amazon.
Source: https://variety.com/2026/shopping/news/acm-awards-2026-livestream-watch-award-show-online-free-1236751730/
