Country Stars Join 61st ACM Awards Lineup

Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, and Kacey Musgraves to perform at the ceremony on May 17.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 11:25am

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The 61st Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards have announced that Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, and Kacey Musgraves will be joining the performance lineup for the ceremony, which is set to take place on May 17 in Las Vegas. The ACM Awards are also set to reveal the nominations for this year's show on Thursday.

Why it matters

The ACM Awards are one of the most prestigious country music award shows, recognizing the top artists and songs in the genre. The addition of these three major country stars to the performer lineup is sure to generate excitement and anticipation among country music fans ahead of the ceremony.

The details

Kacey Musgraves will be performing a song from her upcoming sixth studio album, 'Middle of Nowhere', which is set to be released on May 1. The Academy of Country Music did not reveal what songs Miranda Lambert or Little Big Town will be performing during the ceremony.

  • The 61st ACM Awards will take place on May 17, 2026.
  • The nominations for the 61st ACM Awards will be announced on Thursday.

The players

Miranda Lambert

A Grammy-winning country music singer and songwriter known for hits like 'The House That Built Me' and 'Mama's Broken Heart'.

Little Big Town

A country music vocal group known for their harmonies and songs like 'Girl Crush' and 'Better Man'.

Kacey Musgraves

A Grammy-winning country music singer and songwriter known for her critically acclaimed albums like 'Golden Hour' and 'Star-Crossed'.

Academy of Country Music

The organization that presents the annual ACM Awards, one of the most prestigious country music award shows.

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What’s next

The nominations for the 61st ACM Awards will be announced on Thursday, April 11, 2026.

The takeaway

The addition of these three major country stars to the ACM Awards performer lineup is sure to generate significant buzz and excitement among country music fans ahead of the ceremony, which remains one of the genre's most prestigious award shows.