Blake Shelton, Carter Faith, Ella Langley Among New ACM Awards Performers

Blake Shelton, Carter Faith, Ella Langley Among New ACM Awards Performers

Blake Shelton, Carter Faith, Ella Langley, and Red Clay Strays have joined the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards performer lineup. The ceremony takes place May 17th at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, streaming live on Prime Video at 8 p.m. ET. Additional new performers include Dan + Shay, Jordan Davis, Kane Brown, Thomas Rhett, and Zach Top. Shania Twain will host the show for the first time. Previously announced acts include Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, Riley Green, Kacey Musgraves, Little Big Town, and Miranda Lambert. Avery Anna and Tucker Wetmore were named 2026 ACM Artists of the Year. Leading up to the ceremony, special events include Riley Green & Friends at Topgolf Las Vegas on May 15th and Country’s Beach Bash at Mandalay Bay Beach on May 16th. Tickets are available through AXS. Story URL