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From viral performances and streaming spikes to major touring momentum, the impact of the ACM Awards continues long after the trophies are handed out. As country music heads into a huge summer season, the conversation surrounding this year’s biggest stars is only getting louder.

The 2026 ACM Awards delivered a huge night in Las Vegas, with Ella Langley and Cody Johnson leading the celebrations as country music’s biggest stars gathered for one of the genre’s most anticipated events.

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.

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.