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Prime Video is streaming the 61st ACM Awards live from Las Vegas tonight. Shania Twain hosts as 19 country superstars deliver performances. Watch the entire show free right now on Prime Video.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Live Stream: Prime Video and Amazon Music on Twitch, free worldwide
- Time: 8 PM ET, 7 PM CT, 5 PM PT on Sunday, May 17
- Location: MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada
- Host: Shania Twain making her first-ever ACM Awards hosting debut
How to Watch Tonight on Prime Video
Prime Video is broadcasting the 61st ACM Awards exclusively for global audiences across 240 countries and territories. You do not need a Prime membership to watch. Simply visit amazon.com/ACMawards and click watch to stream live.
The show is also available on the Amazon Music channel on Twitch. A rebroadcast will air immediately following the live stream on Prime Video, and the full show becomes free on Amazon Freevee and the Amazon Music app starting tomorrow.
Prime Video streams 61st ACM Awards live from Las Vegas tonight
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Shania Twain Makes History as First-Time Host
Shania Twain, the legendary songwriter and best-selling female country artist, takes the stage as host for the first time in ACM Awards history. The iconic performer, known for hits like “Man! I Feel Like a Woman,” brings decades of music industry experience to Las Vegas.
Twain previously announced she was feeling good vibes heading into the event. Her hosting debut marks a major milestone for the 61st annual ceremony, which returns to Las Vegas after three consecutive years in Texas.
19 Star Performers Set the Stage
The award show features 19 powerhouse performances throughout the evening. Confirmed performers taking the stage include Blake Shelton, Dan and Shay, Ella Langley, Jordan Davis, Kane Brown, Lainey Wilson, Riley Green, Thomas Rhett, Tucker Wetmore, Cody Johnson, Avery Anna, Carter Faith, The Red Clay Strays, Zach Top, and more surprise artists.
| Key Detail | Information |
| Network | Prime Video (exclusive) |
| Time | 8 PM ET, 5 PM PT, 7 PM CT |
| Venue | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas |
| Host | Shania Twain |
“The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards will return to the dazzling city of Las Vegas…Hosted by legendary songwriter Shania Twain…the award celebration will stream live on Prime Video.”
— Academy of Country Music official announcement
Tonight’s Top Award Competitors
Megan Moroney leads with 9 nominations, while Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, and Lainey Wilson each earned 7 to 8 nominations. The highly anticipated Entertainer of the Year award features Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, and Cody Johnson competing for the top prize.
Fresh performances from reigning 16-time ACM Award winner Lainey Wilson will debut brand new music tonight. The entire three-hour ceremony celebrates both country music’s biggest icons and exciting emerging talent.
Will You Watch the 61st ACM Awards Tonight on Prime Video?
Whether you are a die-hard country music fan or simply curious about tonight’s performances, Prime Video makes it easy to tune in from anywhere. The free stream reaches over 240 countries worldwide, giving millions of viewers instant access to country music’s most prestigious awards ceremony.
Head to amazon.com/ACMawards right now to join the live broadcast. The show started at 8 PM ET tonight, so stream instantly to catch all the performances, award moments, and surprising announcements from Las Vegas.
Sources
- Academy of Country Music (ACMCountry.com) – Official ACM Awards ceremony details and performer lineup
- Prime Video and Amazon – Exclusive streaming information and platform details
- People Magazine – Host announcement and nominee information
