The Academy of Country Music Awards 2026 are underway in Las Vegas and the biggest country music stars came out to celebrate.

Shania Twain took the reins to ensure a night of big fun for the winners and nominees at the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards. The singer, 60, was the host of the Sunday, May 17, awards show at

Ella Langley, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney and Miranda Lambert are nominated for Female Artist of the Year at the 2026 ACM Awards, while Riley Green, Zach Top, Chris Stapleton, Cody Johnson and Luke Combs compete for Male Artist of the Year.

As Moroney posted on social media Sunday morning, she is the maid of honor at her best friend's wedding. Longtime fans of Moroney's are already familiar with her friend, Natalie, who was the subject of her 2021 song "Wonder.

The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are finally here. Tonight, the genre's biggest and brightest stars will gather at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in their finest red carpet looks to celebrate a