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The 61st ACM Awards are set to light up Las Vegas this weekend as some of the biggest names in country music head to the MGM Grand Garden Arena. With major performances, huge nominations and global attention on the genre, the ACMs are shaping up to be one of the biggest nights in country music this year.

The 61st ACM Awards are shaping up to be one of country music’s biggest nights in years. With major stars, breakthrough artists and several record breaking moments potentially on the line, this year’s ceremony in Las Vegas has all the ingredients for a memorable celebration of the genre.

Luke Combs’ latest stadium stop in Knoxville drew more than 92,000 fans and added another major milestone to his growing live legacy, as the country superstar continues to lead country music’s stadium-era boom.

A new list from The New York Times has sparked conversation across the music world, but for country fans, it’s a clear reminder of the genre’s enduring strength. With Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton recognised among the greatest living American songwriters, the spotlight is firmly on the storytelling that continues to define country music.