We’re back to live events in FULL FORCE with this year’s ACM Awards broadcasting LIVE from Las Vegas directly to Amazon Prime Video commercial free. As always, during the show we’re going to hear about a LOT of new tours and festivals so take a look at the list below and find out who YOU can catch on the road from tonight’s show!
WHO:
- The 57th Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by global icon Dolly Parton and co-hosted by reigning ACM New Male Artist of the Year winner Jimmie Allen and reigning ACM New Female Artist of the Year Gabby Barrett.
- Fans can expect performances from Country Music’s biggest superstars, including Breakthrough Artist for Amazon Music, BRELAND and Thomas Rhett (“Praise The Lord”), Brothers Osborne (“Skeletons”), Brittney Spencer and Brothers Osborne (“These Boots Are Made for Walkin’”),Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde (“Never Wanted to Be That Girl”), Carrie Underwood, Chris Stapleton (“Watch You Burn”), Chris Young (“Raised on Country”), Chris Young featuring Mitchell Tenpenny (“At the End of a Bar”), Dolly Parton featuring Kelsea Ballerini (“Big Dreams and Faded Jeans”), Eric Church, Gabby Barrett (“Let’s Go to Vegas,” “I Hope You Dance”), Jason Aldean, Jimmie Allen (“Viva Las Vegas,” “Down Home”), Jordan Davis (“Buy Dirt,” feat. Luke Bryan), Kane Brown (“Leave You Alone”), Kelly Clarkson (“I Will Always Love You”), Lady A (“What a Song Can Do”), Luke Bryan (“Up”), Maren Morris (“Circles Around This Town”), Parmalee & Blanco Brown featuring Brooke Eden (“Just the Way”), Thomas Rhett (“Slow Down Summer”), and Walker Hayes (“AA” and “Fancy Like”).
- Presenters include Alan Ritchson (actor, Reacher), Derek Carr (Quarterback, Las Vegas Raiders), Guy Torry (comedian, Phat Tuesdays), James Patterson (author, Run Rose Run), Kelsey Asbille (actor, Yellowstone), Luke Grimes (actor, Yellowstone), Mickey Guyton (singer, “Black Like Me”), Tom Pelphrey (actor, Outer Range).
- Additional VIP Attendees include: Amanda Diaz, Austin Armstrong, Brian Kelly, Bridget Bahl, Brock Davies, Carrington Durham, Cassidy Michelle, Claudia Oshry, Colby Schnacky, Courtney Shields, Henry Galea, Gabi Daiagi, Isabella Durham, Jeff Tingz, Katy Harrell, Kio Cyr, Lauren Wolfe, Madi Webb, Makho Ndlovu, Markell Washington, Matt James, Noah Schnacky, Peyton Baxter, Rachael Kirkconnell, Scheana Shay, and Teala Dunn.
WHAT:
- The 57th Academy of Country Music Awards is dedicated to honoring and showcasing the biggest names and emerging talent in Country Music and will feature exciting performances, unprecedented collaborations, surprising moments and more with a show so big, only a stadium can hold it.
- Country Music has seen major crossover success and a fast-growing global audience, and this year on Prime Video, the ACM Awards will bring the genre’s biggest stars and the year’s biggest hits to a worldwide audience streaming LIVE on Prime Video globally.
- Awards are voted on by members of the Academy of Country Music. Membership has increased by 12% in the past year, bringing the Academy’s total membership to more than 4,600 members.
WHEN:
- The 57th Academy of Country Music Awards is streaming globally on Monday, March 7 at 8:00 PM EST/7:00 PM CST/5:00 PM PST on Prime Video from Allegiant Stadium.
- Non-Televised winners will be announced via livestream on Monday, March 7 at 6:35 PM EST/5:35 PM CST/3:35 PM PST on the @AmazonFashion TikTok account.
- The Official ACM Awards Red Carpet Show will stream Monday, March 7, on Prime Video from 7–8 p.m. EST/4–5 p.m. PST. Hosted by Elaina Smith, Kristin Cavallari, Priscilla Block, and Zuri Hall, the party before the party will give fans VIP access to all the excitement from the red carpet, including the night’s biggest fashion trends, a look behind the scenes, and special performances from duo Kat & Alex and Tenille Townes.
- Full ceremony and special performances rebroadcast will be available to stream on IMDb TV, Amazon’s free streaming service, starting March 8 at 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST
ABOUT THE 57th ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS:
- The 57th Academy of Country Music Awards is dedicated to honoring and showcasing the biggest names and emerging talent in country music. This year’s show promises to be a nonstop party, bringing legendary artists together with today’s favorites, and will feature exciting performances, unprecedented collaborations, surprising moments, and more, with a show so big, only a stadium can hold it. Tickets are currently on-sale at Ticketmaster.
- The show will make history as the first major awards show to livestream exclusively, streaming live on Prime Video worldwide. First held in 1966, the Academy of Country Music Awards has honored and showcased the biggest names and emerging talent in the industry and is the longest-running country music awards show in history.
- The 57th Academy of Country Music Awards is produced by MRC Live & Alternative. R.A. Clark and Raj Kapoor are executive producers. Damon Whiteside is executive producer for the Academy of Country Music. For more information, log onto www.ACMcountry.com or www.ACMLiftingLives.org. Sign up for the FREE ACM A-List for ticket information and the latest news and updates in your email inbox.
- Sponsors of the ACM Awards include 1000 Stories Wine, Aristocrat Gaming, Canteen Spirits, Molson Coors, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, Security Benefit, and Wynn Las Vegas.
- The health and safety of the artists, fans, industry, staff, and partners involved in the Academy of Country Music Awards is the number-one priority. All applicable guidelines set forth by national, state, and local health officials will be closely followed during the production, along with additional safety measures to be instated by MRC and the Academy of Country Music.