Round up your fanciest threads because the 2026 ACM Awards are nearing. With the official nomination list already unveiled, now all eyes are on who is set to take the stage.
Well, the Academy has finally shared the entire list of 2026 ACM Awards performers. Last month, Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, Riley Green, Kacey Musgraves, Little Big Town, and Miranda Lambert were confirmed acts.
Yesterday (May 1), the Academy of Country Music announced a new wave of performers. Come May 17, Blake Shelton, Carter Faith, Dan + Shay, Ella Langley, Jordan Davis, Kane Brown, The Red Clay Strays, Thomas Rhett, and Zach Top will also hit the ACM Awards stage.
The evening will also feature performances by Avery Anna and Tucker Wetmore. Ahead of the ceremony, Avery Anna was announced as the New Female Artist of the Year and Tucker Wetmore as the New Male Artist of the Year.
The 2026 ACM Awards hosted by country music icon Shania Twain are scheduled to stream live on May 17 beginning at 7 p.m. Central time. The ceremony will be streamed to Prime Video, the Amazon Music channel on Twitch, or the Amazon Music app. Find more information here. Continue below to view the full 2026 ACM Awards nomination list.