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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.

Country music’s rise in the UK is impossible to ignore in 2026, with packed festivals, expanding events like C2C: Country to Country, and a growing wave of fans embracing the genre. From major tours by artists such as Zach Bryan to new festivals like Country on the Eye, the scene is thriving across the country. With strong chart presence backed by the Official Charts Company and increasing demand for live shows, country music in Britain is no longer a niche it’s becoming a defining part of the UK’s live and listening landscape.