The Best, Most Heartfelt Moments of the 2026 ACM Awards

Hosted by Shania Twain, the 2026 ACM Awards were filled with emotional moments, fun surprises and plenty of performances. See the best, most heartfelt moments from this year's show

Every 2026 ACMs Performance, Ranked

Billboard ranks each performance at the 2026 ACM Awards.
American Songwriter

Watch “Entertainer of the Year” Cody Johnson Offers One of the Biggest ACM Awards Performances of the Night

Watch Cody Johnson deliver one of the biggest performances at the ACM Awards amid his Entertainer of the Year nomination.
Forbes

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

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) Country music’s biggest night is almost underway. The 61st annual ...

ACM Awards 2026 full coverage and winners list: Cody Johnson is Entertainer of the Year, Ella Langley sweeps; Kacey Musgraves and others take the stage

Ella Langley walked away with the most wins at the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards, which were hosted by Shania Twain and featured standout performances by country music legends and rising stars.

9 of the best and worst looks celebrities wore at the 2026 ACM Awards

Shania Twain was among the celebrity attendees of the 2026 ACM Awards in Las Vegas. Her outfit missed the mark, but others impressed in high fashion.