Tucker Wetmore Wins 1st ACM

 

TUCKER WETMORE WINS FIRST-EVER ACM AWARD, NAMED 2026 NEW MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR  Thomas Rhett surprises Wetmore in London with video message as his mother presents award onstage at sold-out U.K. tour finale  Closes out three consecutive sold-out nights in London as part of EU and U.K. leg of The Brunette World Tour

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Country’s hottest rising star Tucker Wetmore experienced a career-defining moment tonight in London, England, winning ACM New Male Artist of the Year – his first-ever ACM award. Underscoring the significance of the honor, the Academy of Country Music sent the trophy internationally – a first in recent history – during the final night of his three-show, sold-out run at the O2 Forum Kentish Town. The surprise unfolded when a video message from Thomas Rhett interrupted the show before Wetmore’s mother, Sia, walked on stage to present him with the award.

Jason Aldean/Luke Bryan Tour

 

Jason Aldean & Luke Bryan Announce Additional Stadium Headline Dates: The “DOUBLE DOWN TOUR 2026” Following Their Co-Headline Date At UGA’s Sanford Stadium, Four Additional Concerts Planned in 2026: Missoula, San Diego, Washington, DC, and Las Vegas Tickets on Sale May 8 at 10 AM Local Time

Jason Aldean & Luke Bryan photo by Matthew Paskert

Russell Dickerson 2026 Tour

 

RUSSELL DICKERSON LAUNCHES ELECTRIFYING 2026 RUSSELLMANIA TOUR WITH LARGER-THAN-LIFE OPENING WEEKEND

Keith Urban Album 6/12

 

Keith Urban Catches the “Summer Breeze” As He Announces Yacht Rock Album Flow State – Out on June 12th PRE-ORDER HERE Original Track “We Go Back” (ft. Michael McDonald) and Urban’s Rendition of “Summer Breeze” – Out Now Urban Set to Headline ACM Next Wave Event in Las Vegas on May 16th Urban Set to Play Nissan Stadium on June 5th as Part of CMA Fest 2026 Keith Urban Plays The Mil at Cannery Hall Tonight – Tickets Available at Box Office

(Photo Credit: Phil and Sara)

Luke Combs Makes History

 

LUKE COMBS MAKES HISTORY WITH NEW RECORD-BREAKING TOUR AND RADIO MILESTONES

SETS ATTENDANCE RECORDS WITH EVERY STOP ON THE “MY KINDA SATURDAY NIGHT TOUR” SO FAR

FIRST ARTIST TO HAVE TWO DIFFERENT SONGS TOP MEDIABASE AND BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHARTS AT THE SAME TIME

ONLY ARTIST EVER TO HOLD #1 AND #2 SPOTS ON BILLBOARD COUNTRY AIRPLAY CHART SIMULTANEOUSLY

photo credit: David Bergman

April 28, 2026—Global superstar Luke Combs continues to make history with his massive “My Kinda Saturday Night Tour,” as he has set new attendance records with every show so far. Since kicking off in March, Combs has brought unprecedented crowds to Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, Charlottesville’s Scott Stadium, Ames’ Jack Trice Stadium, South Bend’s Notre Dame Stadium, and, most recently, Columbus’ Ohio Stadium, where he drew 97,367 fans for the biggest show of his career to date.

New Kenny Chesney Music

 

Kenny Chesney Drops “Carry On” Empowerment FIRST NEW MUSIC IN MORE THAN TWO YEARS LANDS MAY 8 Cascading Melody, Bluegrass Harmony, Reggae Undertow on the Bridge -- It’s a Hybrid Cocktail of How to Live + Love Life with Absolute Joy

“Carry On” Single Art | Courtesy of HEY NOW Records

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nobody mixes genres, rhythms and postcards from life like Kenny Chesney. Just listening to “Carry On,” the ebullient cocktail of iconic bartender wisdom from the man the Los Angeles Times called “The People’s Superstar,” one is served a masterclass in the things that matter, the joy that should be harvested no matter what else is going on and the choices we’re given on a daily, even hourly, basis.

ACM Awards Host: Shania Twain

 

LEGENDARY SONGWRITER AND BEST-SELLING FEMALE COUNTRY ARTIST SHANIA TWAIN WILL TAKE THE STAGE TO HOST THE 

61ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS FOR THE FIRST TIME

 

61st ACM Awards Makes Its Triumphant Return to Las Vegas on May 17, 2026

Streaming Live Around the Globe from MGM Grand Garden Arena,

Exclusively on Prime Video and Amazon Music

 

Great Seats for the 61st ACM Awards and ACM Awards Week Events Just Released at AXS.COM

 

 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — April 22, 2026 — Today, the Academy of Country Music® (ACM), Prime Video, and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) announced that legendary songwriter and best-selling female country artist Shania Twain will host the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards for the first time. The 61st ACM Awards will stream live exclusively for a global audience across 240+ countries and territories on Prime Video on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT from the world-renowned MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fans will also be able to watch the broadcast on the Amazon Music channel on Twitch, as well as in the Amazon Music app.

Miranda Lambert And MCA

 

MIRANDA LAMBERT ALIGNS WITH MCA

Photo credit: Tyler Conrad Photo ID (L-R): Stephanie Wright (EVP/Head of A&R, MCA), Mike Harris (President & CEO, MCA), Miranda Lambert, Katie McCartney (EVP/General Manager, MCA), Rob Femia (COO/EVP Business & Legal Affairs, MCA), Damon Moberly (SVP Promotion, MCA) NASHVILLE, Tenn. - MCA is proud to announce that three-time GRAMMY Award winner Miranda Lambert will release future music with the label, marking an exciting new chapter in her decorated recording career.

ACM Nominees Revealed

 

Nominees for the 61st annual ACM Awards were announced.  Megan Moroney is top nominee with nine.  The ACM Awards will be presented on Sunday May 17th in Las Vegas, streamed on Prime Video.