LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — After three years in Texas, the Country Music Awards are returning to Las Vegas in 2026.
The 61st annual awards ceremony will take place inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena, and will be streamed live on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
“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,” said Damon Whiteside, CEO, Academy of Country Music. “There’s no better place to host an exciting, global Country Music celebration than fabulous Las Vegas!”
Additional details will be announced in the coming months.
ACM Awards Week will kick off in Las Vegas on Friday, May 15. Tickets for the 61st ACM Awards events will go on sale in early 2026.
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