Ella Langley, Red Clay Strays, Zach Top, More
The Academy of Country Music has recently unveiled a star-studded lineup of performers for the upcoming ACM Awards in Las Vegas. Among the top nominees set to take the stage are Ella Langley and Zach Top, along with a roster of fan favorites including Jordan Davis and the Red Clay Strays.
The exciting lineup of 11 performers announced includes country music heavyweights such as Thomas Rhett, Kane Brown, Carter Faith, Dan + Shay, Tucker Wetmore, Blake Shelton, and Avery Anna, in addition to Langley, Top, Davis, and the Strays.
Previously announced performers for the May 17 show include Kacey Musgraves, Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Cody Johnson, Little Big Town, and Riley Green, all set to deliver unforgettable performances on the ACM stage.
Wetmore and Anna’s addition to the lineup comes hot on the heels of their recent wins as the male and female new artists of the year. These accolades are just a taste of the recognition that artists receive leading up to the highly anticipated awards show.
The 2026 ACM Awards will be hosted by the iconic Shania Twain and will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Fans can catch the live broadcast exclusively on Prime Video and Amazon Music, starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
In the nominations announcement earlier this month, Megan Moroney emerged as the front-runner with nine nominations, closely followed by Lambert with eight, and Langley and Wilson with seven each. Stapleton secured six nominations, while Top, Green, and Johnson each received multiple nods.
The entertainer of the year category will see Wilson defending her title against Moroney, Stapleton, Johnson, Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, and Morgan Wallen, marking an exciting lineup of talent vying for the prestigious award.
While Langley may not be up for entertainer of the year, her impressive seven nominations reflect her current success with the record-breaking single “Choosin’ Texas” and the chart-topping album “Dandelion.”
Fans eager to experience the magic of the ACM Awards live can purchase tickets for the show and other ACM events leading up to the broadcast in Las Vegas through AXS. Additionally, viewers can tune in to the live show on the Amazon Music channel on Twitch, as well as the Amazon Music app and Prime Video.
With a lineup of top-tier performers and a competitive field of nominees, the 2026 ACM Awards promise to be a night to remember for country music fans worldwide.
