ACM Awards Reveals Additional Performers for May 17 Ceremony
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The Academy of Country Music (ACM) has announced 11 more performers for its upcoming awards show in Las Vegas. The ceremony, hosted by Shania Twain, will stream live globally on Prime Video and Amazon Music on May 17.
Facts First
- Eleven new performers announced for the May 17 ACM Awards, including Blake Shelton, Dan + Shay, and Jordan Davis.
- The show will stream live exclusively on Prime Video and Amazon Music starting at 8 p.m. ET.
- Megan Moroney leads with nine nominations, followed by Miranda Lambert with eight.
- Tucker Wetmore and Avery Anna were revealed as this year's new artists of the year.
- Lainey Wilson is the reigning entertainer of the year and is nominated again in that category.
What Happened
The Academy of Country Music (ACM) announced a list of 11 additional performers for its upcoming awards ceremony. The newly announced performers include Ella Langley, Zach Top, Jordan Davis, Red Clay Strays, Thomas Rhett, Kane Brown, Carter Faith, Dan + Shay, Tucker Wetmore, Blake Shelton, and Avery Anna. They join previously announced performers Kacey Musgraves, Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Cody Johnson, Little Big Town, and Riley Green. The ACM Awards take place on May 17 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a fan of country music, you can watch the awards show live from anywhere in the world. The show will stream live globally exclusively on Prime Video and Amazon Music starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, and is also viewable on the Amazon Music channel on Twitch, the Amazon Music app, and Prime Video. You can purchase tickets for the live show and several ACM events in Las Vegas through AXS.
What's Next
The awards ceremony will be held on May 17. The show may highlight artists who are currently charting well, such as Ella Langley, whose album 'Dandelion' is currently the nation's No. 1 album and whose single 'Choosin' Texas' broke records on the Hot 100. Winners in major categories, including the entertainer of the year, will be revealed during the broadcast.