2026 ACM Awards Performers: Every Country Star Taking The Stage Tonight

BusinessHollywood & Entertainment2026 ACM Awards Performers: Every Country Star Taking The Stage TonightByMonica Mercuri,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Monica is an entertainment reporter covering TV, film, and music.Follow AuthorMay 17, 2026, 02:30pm EDTLainey Wilson at the 60th Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the Ford Center at The Star on May 08, 2025 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Penske Media via Getty Images)Penske Media via Getty ImagesCountry music’s biggest night is almost underway. The 61st annual Academy of Country Music Awards is bringing together a star-studded lineup of country hitmakers, award-winning legends and rising stars for an evening of performances.The 2026 ACM Awards will air tonight, Sunday, May 17, at 8 p.m. ET on Prime Video and the Amazon Music app from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Shania Twain is stepping in as host this year, taking over emceeing duties from longtime ACM favorite Reba McEntire. (Find more details on tonight’s nominees, presenters and performers below.)Megan Moroney tops this year’s ACM nominations with nine nods, while Miranda Lambert follows closely behind with eight. Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson each picked up seven nominations. On the men’s side, leading nominees include Chris Stapleton, Zach Top, Cody Johnson, Riley Green and Luke Combs.Lainey Wilson at the 60th Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the Ford Center at The Star on May 08, 2025 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Penske Media via Getty Images)Penske Media via Getty ImagesPresenters include Andrew Whitworth, Ashley McBryde, Carl Edwards, Corey LaJoie, Keith Urban, Lauren Alaina, Michael Bublé, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Shaboozey, The War and Treaty and TJ Osborne.As for the performers, country fans can expect an exciting lineup of artists throughout the night, including Kacey Musgraves’ ACM performance debut. Here’s everything fans need to know.MORE FOR YOUWho...