The Academy of Country Music Awards 2026 are underway in Las Vegas and the biggest country music stars came out to celebrate.

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Shania Twain took the reins to ensure a night of big fun for the winners and nominees at the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards. The singer, 60, was the host of the Sunday, May 17, awards show at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

And many pundits figured The Red Clay Strays, Brooks & Dunn and Cody Johnson would repeat their CMA Awards win from Nov. 19 as group of the year, duo of the year and male artist o