ACM Awards 2026: Who’s Performing? A List Of Artists

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentACM Awards 2026: Who’s Performing? A List Of ArtistsByMatthew Leimkuehler, Contributor. Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew Leimkuehler is a music journalist from Nashville, Tennessee.Follow AuthorMay 14, 2026, 12:26pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Ella Langley performs onstage at the Billboard Women in Music 2026 held at the Hollywood Palladium on April 29, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.Billboard via Getty ImagesSome of the biggest stars in Nashville head west this weekend for the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards. Set for Sunday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the 2026 ACM Awards lineup includes tried-and-true country hitmakers, breakout stars and trendsetting songwriters. Those who tune in can expect to see songs from “Choosin’ Texas” singer-songwriter Ella Langley, standout Southern rock band Red Clay Strays, neotraditional troubadour Zach Top and eight-time Grammy Award winner Kacey Musgraves, who plans to make her ACM Awards performance debut during the show. Megan Moroney leads nominees this year with nine nods. Miranda Lambert — the winningest artist in ACM Awards history — follows with eight nominations. Langley, this year’s breakout star in country music and beyond, competes in seven categories; Langley’s tied in nominations with Lainey Wilson, who won Entertainer of the Year in 2024 and 2025. The show kicks off at 8 p.m. EST/7 p.m. CST on Amazon Prime Video. Shania Twain takes on hosting duties; presenters include Keith Urban, Ashley McBryde and Shaboozey, among others. Read on for a list of performers and presenters. MORE FOR YOUACM Awards 2026 Performers Avery AnnaBlake SheltonCarter FaithCody JohnsonDan + ShayElla LangleyJordan DavisKacey MusgravesKane BrownLainey WilsonLee Ann WomackLittle Big TownMiranda LambertParker McCollum Riley GreenThe Red Clay StraysThomas RhettTucker WetmoreZach TopACM Awards 2026 Presenters Andrew WhitworthAshley McBrydeCarl EdwardsCorey LaJoieKeith UrbanLauren AlainaMichael BubléRyan FitzpatrickShaboozeyThe War And TreatyTJ OsborneEditorial StandardsReprints & PermissionsLOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video