Country Stars Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson & Riley Green to Perform at 61st ACM Awards

The iconic country music awards show returns to Las Vegas in May 2026.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 10:09pm

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The Academy of Country Music (ACM) has announced the first round of performers for the 61st ACM Awards, set to take place on May 17, 2026 in Las Vegas. Country stars Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, and Riley Green will all take the stage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena to showcase their latest hits.

Why it matters

The ACM Awards are one of the most prestigious events in country music, honoring the genre's top artists, songwriters, and industry professionals. Securing high-profile performers like Johnson, Wilson, and Green helps drive interest and viewership for the show, which will be streamed live on Prime Video.

The details

Lainey Wilson will deliver the world premiere performance of her new track 'Can't Sit Still,' while Riley Green is set to perform his current hit 'Change My Mind.' Tickets for the ACM Awards and related events are on sale now, and the organization promises to reveal more performers in the coming weeks.

  • The 61st ACM Awards will take place on May 17, 2026.
  • The show will return to its longtime home in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

The players

Cody Johnson

A rising country music star known for his traditional sound and energetic live performances.

Lainey Wilson

A fast-rising country artist who will debut a new song during her ACM performance.

Riley Green

A country singer-songwriter with a hit single currently climbing the charts.

Academy of Country Music (ACM)

The organization that produces the annual ACM Awards, one of the most prestigious events in country music.

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What’s next

Look for more performers to be revealed in the coming weeks as the 61st ACM Awards approaches.

The takeaway

The 61st ACM Awards is shaping up to be an exciting event, with some of country music's biggest stars set to take the stage in Las Vegas. Fans can look forward to world premiere performances and hit songs from Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, and Riley Green.