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Press Releases
June 11, 2026

June 11, 2026: New York, NY: Today, two of the art world's leading authorities, Artforum and ARTnews, unveiled the launch of the first ever Art Week NYC, set to take place November 11–14, 2026, in New York City. This inaugural four-day event invites collectors, patrons, and art enthusiasts to experience the city’s vibrant art landscape through gallery openings, exhibition walkthroughs, artist talks, public programming, neighborhood walking tours, and retail experiences, all woven into the fabric of New York’s most distinct neighborhoods and cultural institutions.

Highlights include three days of openings and activations with gallery participants invited by Artforum, organized by neighborhood.  A full day of public programming, hosted jointly by the New Museum and Artforum, will spotlight artists, curators, writers, and other key voices discussing the forces shaping art and culture today. Additionally, ARTnews will host editor led gallery tours throughout each neighborhood and present conversations exploring the top issues driving the art world today. Art Week NYC will center around a dynamic Midtown hub programmed by ARTnews and Art in America, featuring sponsor activations and conversations with luminaries and leading figures from the art world and beyond.  

“We are thrilled to finally bring a dedicated Art Week to the city focused on the galleries. New York City has long been a beacon of creativity and innovation and is home to an unparalleled ecosystem of galleries of all scales with an incredible breadth of expertise,” says Danielle McConnell, Publisher of Artforum. “We’re profoundly grateful to the galleries, museums, and cultural partners for opening their doors to welcome audiences into the spaces where art is best experienced. This week is a celebration of their commitment to keeping art at the center of our city’s cultural heartbeat.”  

“Art is more important to more people than ever before, and I’m excited to see Art Week activate the city and its cultural institutions,” said Sarah Douglas, Editor-in-Chief of ARTnews and Art in America. “Every day ARTnews and Art in America bring audiences news from and commentary on the global art world; Art Week will remind us that that world is, at its heart, about community.”  

“New York and its incredible institutions, like the New Museum, are offering something truly unprecedented,” says Luke Bahrenburg, President, Art and Luxury Group, Penske Media Corporation. “For one transformative week, we’re inviting art enthusiasts not just to view art but to engage with the ideas, creators, and communities shaping its future. We’re building a platform where deeper dialogues about art and its broader cultural connections can thrive.”

Stay tuned for detailed updates on programming announcements, gallery participation, museums, ticket releases, and more by signing up https://www.art-week.com.

About Artforum

Artforum is the magazine of record for the contemporary art world and holds the unique roles of institution and foremost tastemaker in the industry. Established in 1962, it is often the first to identify artists whose work comes to define eras, delivering the highest level of critical discourse to an international audience. Artforum’s artists’ projects, reviews, and critical essays on contemporary visual culture, including coverage of film, music, architecture, performance, and media, provide rigorous, diverse, and provocative perspectives on the cultural trends of our time.

About ARTnews  

Founded in 1902, ARTnews is the oldest and most widely circulated art magazine in the world. Its readership of 180,000 in 124 countries includes collectors, dealers, historians, artists, museum directors, curators, connoisseurs, and enthusiasts. ARTnews covers the artists, institutions, market forces, ideas, and cultural developments shaping the global art world.

About Art in America

Established in 1913, Art in America is a leading magazine and digital platform covering the contemporary global art world.  Art in America features critical essays, in-depth profiles of established and emerging artists, exhibition reviews, and original artist projects. The publication serves as an essential resource for collectors, curators, artists, and art professionals worldwide.

Footwear News (FN) and the Two Ten Footwear Foundationwill convene industry leaders, executives and changemakers on June 3 for the 2026 FN x Two Ten Women Who Rock event, an annual forum and celebration honoring influential women and advancing conversations around leadership, opportunity and progress. Held during market week in New York, the event will bring together influential voices from across the industry for an evening of cocktails, networking and conversation.

The event takes place in tandem with FN’s annual Women Who Rock issue, which features Olympic gold medalist, New Balance athlete and mom-to-be Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone on the cover and spotlights the changemakers shaping the future of footwear, fashion, sports and business. The complete Women Who Rock Class of 2026 can be viewed here.

At this year's Women Who Rock event, themed "Tipping Points: Redefining Progress in an Era of Disruption," six boundary-breaking leaders will take the stage to share valuable career lessons and discuss mentorship, sponsorship, and strategies for success during a period of significant change across the industry.

“Footwear News has always been a champion of the visionary leaders shaping our industry, and the Women Who Rock initiative is among its most powerful statements surrounding that mission,” said Amanda Smith, CEO of Fairchild Media Group.“This year's honorees represent a masterclass in resilience, disruption, and intentional leadership. By spotlighting their impact and bringing the industry together for meaningful conversation around our community of women, we are not only celebrating achievement, we are honoring a collective force that is actively driving the future of the business.”

The 2026 Women Who Rock speaker lineup includes:

• June Ambrose, Creative Director, Fashion Designer & Cultural Architect
• Emily Cole, Executive Vice President, Chief Product Officer & CreativeDirector, Kenneth Cole Productions
• Brandice Daniel, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Harlem's Fashion Row
• Jennifer Jones, Senior Vice President, General Merchandise Manager, Women'sAccessories, Bloomingdale's
• Tracy Knauer, Senior Vice President, North America, New Balance Athletics,Inc.
• Kate Pinkham, Vice President & General Manager, Chaco and The Collectiveat Wolverine Worldwide

“This year's Women Who Rock honorees represent a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and career paths, but they share a common commitment to driving progress within their organizations and communities,” said Katie Abel, Executive Editor, FN. “Together, their stories offer a compelling snapshot of what leadership looks like today, and where the industry is headed next.”

The event is presented in partnership with the Two Ten Footwear Foundation and supported by Caleres, Ecco, Foot Locker, New Balance, Puma, Rack Room Shoes, Steve Madden, Toms Shoes and Wolverine Worldwide.

About FN

Footwear News (FN) is the premier destination forindustry insiders and shoe lovers alike. From power players to style stars, FNdraws on decades of history to offer an inside look at what's new and what'snext in shoes and head-to-toe style. Through breaking stories, expert analysis,and on-trend seasonal coverage, FN connects its engaged audience with thedesigns, drops, and deals that define the global footwear industry.

About TwoTen

The Two TenFootwear Foundation is an independent nonprofit with a unique mission: liftinglives in footwear. Since its founding in the 1930s, Two Ten has offered hope,opportunity, and community to generations of footwear employees and theirfamilies. The Foundation provides emergency assistance in times of disaster orhardship, awards higher education scholarships, supports employee upskillingand professional development, and convenes industry councils andnetworking/affinity groups. Two Ten brings people working in footwear togetherto support each other, building a sense of community and strengthening theindustry workforce. Visit twoten.org to learn more about Two Ten and itsimpact.

Brands
June 3, 2026
People
May 28, 2026

Today, Penske Media Corporation (PMC) announces the appointment of Dylan Jones as its new Chief Content Officer, Robb Report. A globally recognized figure in publishing with an unparalleled track record of success, Jones will bring his deep expertise in elevating luxury brands and creating lasting franchises to the role. He will oversee all aspects of the magazine's editorial direction, strategy, and execution and work closely with Robb Report President, Luke Bahrenburg, to drive the business forward leading the content across print, digital, video and events. Jones will report to PMC’s Executive Vice President and General Manager Operations, Tom Finn.  

Jones is one of the most respected and decorated editors in the industry with an extraordinary 21-year tenure as Editor-in-Chief of British GQ. During this period, British GQ won over 80 prestigious awards and became a defining voice in the realms of style, culture, and luxury. Most recently, Jones served as Editor-in-Chief of the Evening Standard, London’s leading newspaper, where he spearheaded a major relaunch and organizational transformation. Over the course of his career, Jones has consulted for iconic brands such as Aston Martin and Soho House, launched globally celebrated events like The GQ Men of the Year Awards, and authored over 30 books, including several bestsellers. In recognition of his contributions to publishing, he was awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2012.

“I’ve long admired Dylan’s work,” said Jay Penske, Chairman and CEO, PMC. “He brings exceptional expertise and a relentless spirit of innovation to the role at a moment of immense growth for Robb Report. We’re excited to see how his leadership will shape the next chapter of this iconic brand.”

“We are excited to bring Dylan’s unparalleled vision, creativity, and expertise to Robb Report,” said Finn. “Dylan has a proven track record of transforming media brands and creating enduring franchises that resonate. We’re thrilled to have him on the team.”

“Dylan’s deep relationships across luxury, media, and publishing make him uniquely positioned to help us drive the business forward,” said Bahrenburg. “He brings incredible instincts, a sharp editorial vision, and a deep understanding of how to engage discerning audiences globally, which will be instrumental as we continue to grow the brand.”

“The Robb Report community is one of the most discerning and sophisticated in the market, one which shapes the conversations that define contemporary life, and I’ve admired it from afar for ages,” said Jones. “Robb Report is an extraordinary brand and commercially has probably the most upscale demographic of any magazine in the US. Personally, I’m thrilled to be joining such an iconic and successful company, and I look forward to helping Robb Report grow and grow.”

About Penske Media Corporation

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate monthly audience of more than 350 million. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media and live events, reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Dick Clark Productions, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Sportico, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, Vibe, IndieWire, Artforum, Gold Derby and Luminate, the premier data and analytics company. PMC’s journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several of the most iconic and vital cultural events such as The Golden Globes, Country Music Awards (ACMs), Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, SXSW, American Music Awards (AMAs), and Latin Music Week. Penske Media is headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, for more information, please visit www.PMC.com.

About Robb Report

Robb Report is the global voice of real luxury, with its fingers on the pulse of the latest superlative products and experiences that today’s modern consumers seek. Robb Report attracts a discerning audience with a shared appreciation and desire for quality, artisanship, heritage, fine design, and exclusivity – core elements that define true luxury. Widely regarded as the single most influential journal of living life to the fullest, with 21 international editions across the globe, Robb Report features content from the world’s foremost experts covering every luxury category and passion.

Today, Penske Media Corporation (PMC) announces the appointment of Dylan Jones as its new Chief Content Officer, Robb Report. A globally recognized figure in publishing with an unparalleled track record of success, Jones will bring his deep expertise in elevating luxury brands and creating lasting franchises to the role. He will oversee all aspects of the magazine's editorial direction, strategy, and execution and work closely with Robb Report President, Luke Bahrenburg, to drive the business forward leading the content across print, digital, video and events. Jones will report to PMC’s Executive Vice President and General Manager Operations, Tom Finn.  

Jones is one of the most respected and decorated editors in the industry with an extraordinary 21-year tenure as Editor-in-Chief of British GQ. During this period, British GQ won over 80 prestigious awards and became a defining voice in the realms of style, culture, and luxury. Most recently, Jones served as Editor-in-Chief of the Evening Standard, London’s leading newspaper, where he spearheaded a major relaunch and organizational transformation. Over the course of his career, Jones has consulted for iconic brands such as Aston Martin and Soho House, launched globally celebrated events like The GQ Men of the Year Awards, and authored over 30 books, including several bestsellers. In recognition of his contributions to publishing, he was awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2012.

“I’ve long admired Dylan’s work,” said Jay Penske, Chairman and CEO, PMC. “He brings exceptional expertise and a relentless spirit of innovation to the role at a moment of immense growth for Robb Report. We’re excited to see how his leadership will shape the next chapter of this iconic brand.”

“We are excited to bring Dylan’s unparalleled vision, creativity, and expertise to Robb Report,” said Finn. “Dylan has a proven track record of transforming media brands and creating enduring franchises that resonate. We’re thrilled to have him on the team.”

“Dylan’s deep relationships across luxury, media, and publishing make him uniquely positioned to help us drive the business forward,” said Bahrenburg. “He brings incredible instincts, a sharp editorial vision, and a deep understanding of how to engage discerning audiences globally, which will be instrumental as we continue to grow the brand.”

“The Robb Report community is one of the most discerning and sophisticated in the market, one which shapes the conversations that define contemporary life, and I’ve admired it from afar for ages,” said Jones. “Robb Report is an extraordinary brand and commercially has probably the most upscale demographic of any magazine in the US. Personally, I’m thrilled to be joining such an iconic and successful company, and I look forward to helping Robb Report grow and grow.”

About Penske Media Corporation

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate monthly audience of more than 350 million. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media and live events, reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Dick Clark Productions, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Sportico, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, Vibe, IndieWire, Artforum, Gold Derby and Luminate, the premier data and analytics company. PMC’s journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several of the most iconic and vital cultural events such as The Golden Globes, Country Music Awards (ACMs), Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, SXSW, American Music Awards (AMAs), and Latin Music Week. Penske Media is headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, for more information, please visit www.PMC.com.

About Robb Report

Robb Report is the global voice of real luxury, with its fingers on the pulse of the latest superlative products and experiences that today’s modern consumers seek. Robb Report attracts a discerning audience with a shared appreciation and desire for quality, artisanship, heritage, fine design, and exclusivity – core elements that define true luxury. Widely regarded as the single most influential journal of living life to the fullest, with 21 international editions across the globe, Robb Report features content from the world’s foremost experts covering every luxury category and passion.

Brands
May 18, 2026

Today, Rolling Stone announces The Rolling Stone Residency, an exclusive series of intimate events at New York City’s iconic Cherry Lane Theatre, presented by Delta Air Lines, with premier access offered to Delta SkyMiles Members and Delta SkyMiles® American Express Card Members. Located in the heart of the West Village, the historic venue will play host to six unforgettable “secret” shows throughout 2026.  

Each night at The Rolling Stone Residency is a journey into the heart of music, pairing live, acoustic performances with in-depth conversations led by a Rolling Stone editor. These exclusive events will spotlight the stories behind the songs, offering a never-before-seen side of the world’s brightest stars. With the artists revealed just weeks before each show, fans are in for a one-of-a-kind celebration of music and storytelling, where no two evenings will ever be the same.

“The Rolling Stone Residency is a true reflection of our core mission and legacy offering fans deeper experiences with artists,” said Julian Holguin, CEO of Rolling Stone. “Conversation and music have the power to connect people, and this series demonstrates the magic that happens when we collaborate with like-minded artists and partners to deliver extraordinary experiences for fans.”

“At Delta, we believe the most powerful connections are created through experiences that move people,” said Shannon Womack, Managing Director of Global Brand and Creative at Delta. “The Rolling Stone Residency reflects how SkyMiles Membership and partnerships with iconic brands like Rolling Stone unlock moments that bring people closer – to culture, to each other and to the things that inspire them.”  

Residency Dates:

  • June 11, 2026
  • July 9, 2026
  • September 22, 2026
  • October 21, 2026
  • November 12, 2026
  • One additional date – to be announced in the coming weeks

Set in the legendary Cherry Lane Theatre, New York’s oldest continuously operating Off-Broadway venue, The Rolling Stone Residency continues Rolling Stone’s commitment to creating unforgettable experiences that connect fans with the music and artists they love. Presented by Delta, a brand committed to connecting people to elevated experiences that inspire them, this collaboration offers SkyMiles Members and Delta SkyMiles American Express Card Members exclusive access to some of the most intimate and exciting live music moments of the year.  

How to Access Tickets:

Opportunities to attend The Rolling Stone Residency will be available to Rolling Stone Readers as well as for redemption through SkyMiles Experiences, Delta’s platform that gives its loyalty Members access to once-in-a-lifetime experiences. A limited number of tickets will be released ahead of each show and available for redemption using Delta miles. Delta SkyMiles American Express Card Members who redeem their miles for this experience will also have access to exclusive on-site perks, including a dining experience at Cherry Lane’s coveted Wild Cherry restaurant, and more

About Rolling Stone

Five decades since its founding, Rolling Stone today has evolved into a multi-platform content brand with unrivaled access and authority, reaching a global audience of over 60 million people per month. Staying true to its mission to tell exceptional stories that illuminate the culture of our times, Rolling Stone is an authority for music reviews, in-depth interviews, hard-hitting political commentary and award-winning journalism across print, digital, mobile, video, social and events. Operated and published by Penske Media Corporation, Rolling Stone provides “all the news that fits.”

About Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) uniquely connects the people, places and communities of the world through the power of flight. Guided by a people-first culture and a belief in the power of connection, Delta never stops looking for ways to elevate the customer experience – from exceptional service to innovative moments that bring people closer to what matters most. Through SkyMiles Membership and an industry-leading cobrand partnership with American Express, that commitment extends beyond travel, unlocking access to meaningful, culture-defining experiences. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Delta serves customers across a global network spanning six continents.

ABOUT AMERICAN EXPRESS

American Express (NYSE: AXP) is a global payments and premium lifestyle brand powered by technology. Our colleagues around the world back our customers with differentiated products, services, and experiences that enrich lives and build business success.  

Founded in 1850 and headquartered in New York, American Express’ brand is built on trust, security, service, and a rich history of delivering innovation and Membership value for our customers. We seek to provide the world’s best customer experience every day to a broad range of consumers, small and medium-sized businesses, and large corporations, and we build and manage relationships with millions of merchants across our global network.  

For more information about American Express, visit americanexpress.com, americanexpress.com/en-us/newsroom/, and ir.americanexpress.com.  

About Cherry Lane Theater

As the oldest Off-Broadway theatre in New York City, the century-old Cherry Lane Theatre has long been a staple in New York’s cultural landscape. Acquired by A24 in 2023, the theatre has undergone a multi-year renovation and reopened in September 2025. Its programming includes theater, as well as comedy, music and film. A new addition to the theatre is Wild Cherry, the latest bar restaurant from Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr, the team behind Frenchette, Le Rock, and Le Veau d’Or.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THE 84TH ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBES TIMETABLE, ELIGIBILITY RULES AND CAMPAIGN GUIDELINES ANNOUNCED

 

Awards Timetable, Eligibility Rules and Categories HERE

LOS ANGELES, CA – May 7, 2026 – Today, the Golden Globes® released its awards timetable, eligibility rules and campaign guidelines for the 84th Annual Golden Globes®, the first major award show of the season. Hosted by acclaimed Golden Globe, Grammy® and Emmy®-nominated comedian, writer, and actress Nikki Glaser, the ceremony will broadcast live from the Beverly Hilton on Sunday, January 10, 2027 on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S. 

Nominations for the Golden Globes will be announced on Monday, December 7, 2026. The Awards timetable is outlined below, and complete rules and categories can be found HERE

84th Annual Golden Globes Timetable

Monday, June 1, 2026

Submission website opens for 84th Annual Golden Globes Motion Picture, Television and Podcast 

Entries for the official Golden Globes Submissions must be completed online at https://goldenglobes.submit.live/

Friday, October 30, 2026

Deadline for Motion Picture, Television, and Podcast submissions

Monday, November 16, 2026

Television and Podcast nomination ballots to be sent to all voters

Sunday, November 22, 2026

Final date for Television and Podcast press conferences

Final date for Television and Podcast programs to be uploaded to the Golden Globes Indee Viewing Platform at https://goldenglobes.indee.tv

Monday, November 23, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. PST

Deadline for receipt of Television and Podcast nomination ballots to KMPG

Tuesday, November 24, 2026

Motion Picture and Cinematic and Box Office Achievement nomination ballots to be sent to all voters

Wednesday, December 2, 2026

Final date for Motion Picture and Cinematic and Box Office Achievement press conferences

Final date for Motion Picture and Cinematic and Box Office Achievement titles to be uploaded to the Golden Globes Indee Viewing Platform at https://goldenglobes.indee.tv

Friday, December 4, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. PST

Deadline for receipt of Motion Picture and Cinematic and Box Office Achievement nomination ballots to KPMG 

Monday, December 7, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. PST

Announcement of nominations for the 84th Annual Golden Globes

Friday, December 18, 2026

Final ballots sent to all voters by KPMG

Saturday, January 2, 2027 by 5:00 p.m. PST

Deadline for receipt of final ballots to KPMG

Sunday, January 10, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. PST

Presentation of the 84th Annual Golden Globes

The Golden Globes, “Hollywood’s Party of the Year®,” is the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of film, television, and podcasting. Dick Clark Productions will plan, host and produce the annual Golden Globes, which has been viewed in more than 185 countries and territories worldwide.    

About Golden Globes®

As a premier entertainment awards show since 1944, the annual Golden Globes has honored achievements in both television and film. Over the last three decades, the Golden Globes has enabled donations of more than $55 million to entertainment-related charities including scholarship programs, film restoration projects and humanitarian efforts. This funding has also supported diverse programs in partnership with advocacy groups aimed at promoting greater access in Hollywood for underserved communities. Dick Clark Productions is the owner and producer of the Golden Globes. For more information on the Golden Globes, please visit GoldenGlobes.com and follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and TikTok.

About Dick Clark Productions  

Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming including “The Golden Globes,” the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of film, television and podcasting, “American Music Awards,” “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” the No. 1 entertainment special in America, “Golden Eve,” “Academy of Country Music Awards,” “Billboard Music Awards,” “Rising Stars of Country Music,” Emmy®-winning series “So You Think You Can Dance,” and “American Bandstand,” the iconic and groundbreaking cultural phenomenon that defined a generation. Dick Clark Productions also possesses one of the world’s most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.  

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Press Releases
May 7, 2026
Press Releases
May 7, 2026

Hootie & the Blowfish, KATSEYE, Keith Urban, Maluma, Riley Green, SOMBR, Teddy Swims, and Twenty One Pilots Will Perform at the 52nd American Music Awards

Queen Latifah Will Host The Star-Studded Annual Special, Which Airs Live on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT on CBS and Paramount+

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW ON AXS

[EDITOR’S NOTE]: For assets, click HERE

Los Angeles, CA - May 7, 2026 - Today, CBS and Dick Clark Productions (DCP), the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming, announced the star-studded first group of performers slated to take the stage at the 52nd American Music Awards (AMAs), which will kick off summer with host Queen Latifah live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the largest venue in the show’s history, on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25

Hootie & the Blowfish, KATSEYE, Keith Urban, Maluma, Riley Green, SOMBR, Teddy Swims, and Twenty One Pilots will all deliver can’t-miss performances featuring some of today’s biggest hits and fan-favorites. 

  • Thirty years after winning the American Music Award for Pop/Rock New Artist, Hootie & the Blowfish will return to the AMAs stage to perform some of the hits that earned them that trophy in 1996.
  • First-time AMA nominees KATSEYE will bring down the house with the U.S. television broadcast premiere of their new single “PINKY UP.”
  • Fresh off show-stopping performances at Coachella and Stagecoach, Teddy Swims will perform his latest single “Mr. Know It All.”
  • Maluma will return to the AMA stage with a performance of a song from his latest project Loco x Volver, out May 15.
  • Now guest starring in the hit CBS show Marshals, country superstar Riley Green will make his AMA performance debut. 
  • Keith Urban will perform a track from his forthcoming Yacht Rock album Flow State, out June 12.
  • Twenty One Pilots will perform the fan favorite “Drag Path.” Originally released as a limited-time bonus track, the song became a viral audio on social media and has now amassed nearly 100 million streams across DSPs.
  • Seven-time nominee SOMBR will make his AMA performance debut, ahead of his fall “You Are the Reason” arena tour.

As one of music’s most anticipated nights of the year, the 52nd American Music Awards returns to CBS and Paramount+* to honor the most influential artists and songs of today alongside unforgettable performances and special moments in a multi-genre, cross-generational celebration of music. 

Nominations for the 52nd American Music Awards were announced  last month. Taylor Swift leads with eight nominations, followed by Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter, and SOMBR with seven each. Fan voting is now open via VoteAMAs.com and the @AMAs Instagram profile in all award categories. Voting closes on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:59:59am PT, with the exception of Social Song of the Year and Tour of the Year, which will remain open through the first 30 minutes of the AMAs broadcast.

Additional details, including more performers, presenters, and special honorees for the 52nd AMAs will be announced in the coming weeks.

This Memorial Day, the American Music Awards is proud to spotlight our nation’s heroes and help amplify the vital work being done in support of the veteran community, honoring the enduring spirit of service in partnership with leading Military and Veterans Service Organizations - Blue Star Families, Bob Woodruff Foundation, Congressional Medal of Honor Society, Easy Day Foundation, Fisher House Foundation, Gary Sinise Foundation, Invictus Games Foundation, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Semper Fi & America’s Fund, Team Rubicon, and the USO.  To learn more, visit TheAMAs.com/Salute

About the American Music Awards:

  • Celebrating the year’s most iconic music, the American Music Awards is the world’s largest fan-voted award show, honoring today’s most influential artists and their passionate fanbases. 
  • Created by legendary producer and visionary Dick Clark and first awarded in 1974, the American Music Awards is known for delivering half a century worth of iconic performances and enduring moments that have defined and shaped pop culture, as well as a history of introducing audiences to breakthrough artists. 
  • The American Music Awards is produced by Dick Clark Productions.

 

For the latest news, exclusive content, and updates, follow the AMAs:

Website: TheAMAs.com

X: @AMAs

Instagram: @AMAs

TikTok: @AMAs

Facebook: @AMAs

Threads: @AMAs 

YouTube: @TheAMAs

Hashtag: #AMAs

 

About Paramount, a Skydance Corporation

Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY) is a leading, next‐generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct‐to‐Consumer, and TV Media. The Company’s portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television, CBS – America’s most‐watched broadcast network, CBS News, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, Showtime, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and Skydance’s Animation, Film, Television, Interactive/Games, and Sports divisions. For more information please visit www.paramount.com.

 

About Dick Clark Productions  

Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming including “The Golden Globes,” the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of film, television and podcasting, “American Music Awards,” “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” the No. 1 entertainment special in America, “Golden Eve,” “Academy of Country Music Awards,” “Billboard Music Awards,” “Rising Stars of Country Music,” Emmy®-winning series “So You Think You Can Dance,” and “American Bandstand,” the iconic and groundbreaking cultural phenomenon that defined a generation. Dick Clark Productions also possesses one of the world’s most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation. For more information, please visit DickClark.com 

About MGM Grand Garden Arena

The MGM Grand Garden Arena is home to concerts, championship boxing and premier sporting and special events. The Arena offers comfortable seating for as many as 16,800 with excellent sightlines and state-of-the-art acoustics, lighting and sound. Prominent events to date have included world championship fights between Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson as well as Floyd Mayweather vs. Canelo Alvarez as well as Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao; and concerts by The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Bette Midler, George Strait, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, U2, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Coldplay, Alicia Keys, Jimmy Buffett and the Barbra Streisand Millennium Concert. The MGM Grand Garden Arena also has been home to annual events including the Academy of Country Music Awards, the Billboard Music Awards, the Latin GRAMMY Awards, iHeartRadio Music Festival, Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Championship and Frozen Fury NHL pre-season games hosted by the Los Angeles Kings. 

 

*Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on-demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live, but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.

 

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[MEDIA APPLICATION] For more about press opportunities leading up to the show and on-site in Las Vegas, please fill out the Press Credential Application by Friday, May 8.

Press Releases
May 1, 2026

AVERY ANNA, BLAKE SHELTON, CARTER FAITH, DAN + SHAY, 

ELLA LANGLEY, JORDAN DAVIS, KANE BROWN, THE RED CLAY STRAYS, 

THOMAS RHETT, TUCKER WETMORE, AND ZACH TOP ADDED TO 61ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS PERFORMANCE LINEUP 

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

Tickets for the 61st ACM Awards and ACM Awards Week Events are Now Available at AXS.COM, Starting at $100

Media and Social Assets HERE

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — May 1, 2026 — Today, the Academy of Country Music® (ACM), Prime Video, and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) announced the next round of powerhouse performers set to take the stage at the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards. The lineup includes Avery Anna, Blake Shelton, Carter Faith, Dan + Shay, Ella Langley, Jordan Davis, Kane Brown, The Red Clay Strays, Thomas Rhett, Tucker Wetmore, and Zach Top, with more unforgettable performances to be revealed in the coming weeks. They join previously announced superstar performers Cody Johnson, Kacey Musgraves, Lainey Wilson, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert, and Riley Green.

Hosted by legendary songwriter and best-selling female country artist Shania Twain, 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. Returning to the Sunday night timeslot, the Emmy-nominated, star-powered experience will feature unprecedented performances, exclusive collaborations, and unexpected moments from the biggest Country Music stars, all while celebrating the genre’s most iconic and emerging talent.

On the heels of being crowned ACM New Female Artist of the Year, Avery Anna will perform in celebration of her first-time win. Six-time ACM Award recipient and former ACM Awards host Blake Shelton will return to the ACM Awards stage. Seven-time ACM Award recipients Dan + Shay will take the ACM Awards stage. First-time ACM Award nominee and Amazon Music Breakthrough Artist Carter Faith will make her ACM Awards performance debut. Five-time ACM Award recipient Ella Langley will return to the ACM Awards stage. Two-time ACM Award recipient Jordan Davis will take the stage to perform. ACM Award winner Kane Brown will perform. Reigning ACM New Group of the Year recipient The Red Clay Strays will make their ACM Awards performance debut. Seven-time ACM Award recipient Thomas Rhett is set to perform. Tucker Wetmore, who was surprised with the news of his ACM New Male Artist of the Year award at his concert in London last night, will take the ACM stage to perform. 2025 ACM New Male Artist of the Year Zach Top will return to the stage to perform.

Leading up to the big night, the Academy of Country Music will take over Las Vegas with previously announced ACM Awards week events including the “Whiskey Jam Welcome Party” at Ole Red Las Vegas on Thursday, May 14 with Avery Anna, Caroline Jones, Jenna Paulette, and The Band Perry; “ACM Lifting Lives Country on the Green: Riley Green & Friends” at Topgolf Las Vegas on Friday, May 15 with Lauren Alaina, Randy Houser, and Rodney Atkins, alongside headliner Riley Green; and “ACM Next Wave: Country’s Beach Bash” at Mandalay Bay Beach on Saturday, May 16, headlined by Keith Urban, with more performances by Ashley Cooke, Braxton Keith, Dasha, Flatland Cavalry, Tucker Wetmore, and more.

Tickets for the 61st ACM Awards and ACM Awards week events are available for purchase on AXS.com, offering fans exclusive entry into a nonstop weekend packed with performances by their favorite Country stars.

Fans can also stream the Official ACM Awards playlist available now on Amazon Music in celebration of this year’s nominees. Fans can listen to country music’s biggest stars, such as Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, and Lainey Wilson, directly on the Amazon Music app HERE.

Established in 1966, the Academy of Country Music Awards is the longest-running Country Music awards show and made history in 2022 as the first major awards ceremony to exclusively livestream, in collaboration with Prime Video. The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards is produced by Dick Clark Productions (DCP). Raj Kapoor and Patrick Menton are executive producers, with Kapoor also serving as showrunner. Damon Whiteside serves as executive producer for the Academy of Country Music, and Jay Penske and Barry Adelman serve as executive producers for DCP. John Saade will also continue to serve as consulting producer for Amazon MGM Studios.

Additional performers and presenters will be announced in the coming weeks.

The Mountain Valley® Spring Water (Instagram: @mountainvalleywater) is the Official Water of the Academy of Country Music Awards.

 

Follow the Academy of Country Music on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok, join the conversation with #ACMawards, and sign up for the FREE ACM A-List to be the first to know the latest news and for exclusive pre-sale opportunities.

About the Academy of Country Music:

Founded in Southern California in 1964 as a regional trade organization, the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC (ACM) has grown over the past 60 years into a leading association for the Country Music industry. Headquartered in Nashville, TN and boasting record-high membership of more than 5,000 worldwide, the Academy serves as a powerhouse advocate for Country fans, artists, and all facets of the business, as well as a supporter of philanthropic work through charitable partner ACM LIFTING LIVES, dedicated to improving lives through the power of music and providing aid in times of need, with a focus on health initiatives. 2026 continues to be a landmark year for the Academy, building on last year’s success of the 60th ACM Awards, hosted by entertainment icon Reba McEntire, which returned to the Dallas Cowboys' world headquarters in Texas for a third consecutive year and streamed live to a global audience on Prime Video. The Academy also remains relentlessly committed to creating a more inclusive environment for underrepresented groups in Country Music, from the boardroom to the stage, and proudly presents ACM Level Up, a two-year professional development and enrichment curriculum for rising leaders, among other initiatives. For more information, visit ACMcountry.com or ACMLiftingLives.org.

About Dick Clark Productions:

Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming including “The Golden Globes,” the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of film, television and podcasting, “American Music Awards,” “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” the No. 1 entertainment special in America, “Golden Eve,” “Academy of Country Music Awards,” “Billboard Music Awards,” “Rising Stars of Country Music,” Emmy®-winning series “So You Think You Can Dance,” and “American Bandstand,” the iconic and groundbreaking cultural phenomenon that defined a generation. Dick Clark Productions also possesses one of the world’s most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.

About Prime Video: 

Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports – including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Red One, Road House, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout, Reacher, The Boys, Cross, and The Idea of You; licensed fan favorites; Prime member exclusive access to coverage of live sports including Thursday Night Football, WNBA, and NWSL, and acclaimed sports documentaries including Bye Bye Barry and Kelce; and programming from partners such as Apple TV+, Max, Crunchyroll and MGM+ via Prime Video add-on subscriptions, as well as more than 500 free ad-supported (FAST) Channels. Prime members in the U.S. can share a variety of benefits, including Prime Video, by using Amazon Household. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment as part of the Prime membership. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles via the Prime Video Store and can enjoy even more content for free with ads. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favorite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access. For more info, visit www.amazon.com/primevideo.

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60th ACM Awards Electronic Press Kit

Show Clips HERE; Getty Images HERE; EPK/Video Footage HERE

Today, Rolling Stone announced the launch of its first-ever festival, Stateside, a boutique live event and content experience set in the heart of New York’s Hudson Valley. Anchored by a flagship event on the 4th of July at Hutton Brickyards’ riverfront property in Kingston, NY, Stateside will celebrate the music, food, art, and culture that are synonymous with American culture. Attendees can expect to channel the timeless spirit of Americana - hot dogs, fireworks, local food vendors, an artisan market, guitars, and great days under the summer sun.

Fresh off the release of his fourth studio album, “The Great Divide”, and upcoming SOLD-OUT national stadium tour this summer, 2x Grammy-nominated multi-platinum superstar Noah Kahan will headline Rolling Stone’s inaugural event. Stateside will feature a full day of live performances across indie, folk, pop, and country, including Gigi Perez, Sydney Rose, Arcy Drive, Bo Staloch, Devon Gilfillian, Derby, Calder Allen, and Michaela Anne. At just under 4,000 in total capacity, festivalgoers are sure to enjoy a unique and intimate experience. The evening will culminate with a celebratory fireworks show immediately after Noah’s set.

Guests who purchase VIP and Platinum tickets will enjoy premium perks like dedicated entry and bars, premium viewing, air-conditioned restrooms, and more.

Select VIP and Platinum attendees will have the opportunity to make a weekend out of their Stateside experience. In addition to the main event on Saturday, July 4th, the festival will feature a limited amount of exclusive weekend-long programming and hospitality packages, complete with riverfront luxury accommodations at the property. Beginning July 3rd through the morning of July 5th, on-property guests will have access to curated dining, entertainment, and wellness experiences.

Stateside Festival is proud to partner with Boston Beer Company to bring Dogfish Head, Sun Cruiser, and Angry Orchard to this year’s event. In partnership with Rolling Stone, Dogfish Head is working on a special product launch for Stateside, with additional details to be announced soon.

The festival will also feature Scout Motors as the official automotive partner. At Stateside, Rolling Stone and Scout Motors team up to debut “Tailgate Sessions Presented by Scout Motors” — part intimate performance stage, hangout, and discovery space. Designed like a modern Americana garage, the activation fuses the Scout brand’s rugged, adventure-forward spirit with Rolling Stone’s music authority into one unmistakably cool fan experience.

Hertz joins Stateside as the official car rental partner, making the journey to Kingston part of the experience. Guests who arrive in a Hertz rental will unlock exclusive on-site perks, including a branded arrival moment, a festival essentials kit, and access to a private lounge with dedicated food, beverage, and restrooms. Hertz Gold+ members will also have exclusive access to a limited allotment of on-property VIP parking.

VIP packages and general admission tickets for Stateside Festival will go on sale 10am ET on Thursday, April 30th at Statesidefest.com/tickets, with additional information available at statesidefest.com.

ABOUT ROLLING STONE

Five decades since its founding, Rolling Stone today has evolved into a multi-platform content brand with unrivaled access and authority, reaching a global audience of over 60 million people per month. Staying true to its mission to tell exceptional stories that illuminate the culture of our times, Rolling Stone is an authority for music reviews, in-depth interviews, hard-hitting political commentary and award-winning journalism across print, digital, mobile, video, social and events. Operated and published by Penske Media Corporation, Rolling Stone provides “all the news that fits.”

ABOUT DOGFISH HEAD CRAFT BREWERY

With quality, creativity and non-conformity at its core, Dogfish Head has been committed to brewing unique beers with high-caliber culinary ingredients outside the Reinheitsgebot since the day it opened more than 30 years ago. Dedicated to exploring goodness of all kinds, Dogfish Head later expanded its beverage artistry beyond just craft beer to produce award-winning portfolios of full-proof spirits – whiskeys, gins, vodkas, rums and more – and spirits-based, ready-to-drink canned cocktails. A Boston Beer Company brand and proud supporter of the Independent Craft Brewing Seal, Dogfish Head is a Delaware-based entity consisting of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, a production brewery and tasting room; Dogfish Head Distilling Co., a production distillery; Brewings & Eats, a brewpub and live music venue; Chesapeake & Maine, a seafood and cocktail spot; and the Dogfish INN, a beer-themed, canal-front hotel. For more about Dogfish Head, please visit www.dogfish.com or follow the brand on social media.  

ABOUT SUN CRUISER

Made for those who enjoy the sun on their face and hanging outdoors with friends, Sun Cruiser Iced Tea & Vodka and Sun Cruiser Lemonade & Vodka are made with real ingredients and premium vodka for a perfect choice to sip and share. At just 100 calories, 4.5% ABV per 12 oz serving, 1 gram of sugar, and no bubbles to weigh you down, Sun Cruiser has just a kiss of sweetness and tastes refreshingly smooth in a mix of delicious flavors. Drinkers can enjoy a variety of Sun Cruiser flavors, including Classic Iced Tea, Peach Iced Tea, Raspberry Iced Tea, Half & Half, Lemonade, Pink Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade, Blueberry Lemonade, and the new White Tea.  For more information, follow along on social @DrinkSunCruiser and visit us at drinksuncruiser.com.

ABOUT ANGRY ORCHARD

The leading cider across the country, Angry Orchard's cider makers experiment with apple varieties near and far to continuously develop new cider styles and flavors. Crafted with real apples and the highest quality ingredients, Angry Orchard is balanced, refreshing, and full of flavor, with a wide variety of styles fit for all. At the home of Angry Orchard on a 60-acre apple orchard in New York's Hudson Valley, the team of cider makers create small-batch experimentation with fruit grown right on-site while offering an experience for guests to sip cider amongst the trees. To learn more about Angry Orchard, visit AngryOrchard.com. Please drink responsibly.

ABOUT SCOUT MOTORS

The Scout®, produced by International Harvester from 1961-80, was the world’s first utility vehicle capable of both off-road adventure and family duty. It was the 8-day-a-week truck.

In 2022, Scout Motors was formed to craft the next era of Scout vehicles rooted in the same tradition that made the original an American icon. The company is as rugged as its vehicles. Built to last, from the dirt up, by passionate people. American-born and American-built, the new Scout vehicles will be designed and engineered in Michigan and manufactured in South Carolina.

There’s plenty of road ahead as Scout Motors brings the Scout Traveler™ and Scout Terra™ to life and create thousands of good-paying jobs. This is the next great American motor company—rooted in history, driven by community, and forging the future.

ABOUT HERTZ

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. is one of the world’s leading car rental and mobility solutions providers. Its subsidiaries, including The Hertz Corporation, and licensees operate the Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty, and Firefly vehicle rental brands, with more than 11,000 rental locations in 160 countries around the globe. The Company also operates the Hertz Car Sales brand, which offers a range of quality, competitively priced used cars for sale online and at locations across the United States, and the Hertz 24/7 car-sharing business in Europe. For more information about Hertz, visit www.hertz.com.

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April 27, 2026
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April 22, 2026

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

 

Media and Social Assets HERE

 

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.

 

As the top-selling female country-pop artist of all time, globally celebrated songwriter, artist, and performer Shania Twain has established herself as one of music’s most iconic and influential voices. A three-time ACM Award winner and five-time GRAMMY Award winner, Twain helped redefine country music for a global audience with her bold, boundary-pushing sound and undeniable crossover appeal. With six acclaimed studio albums and more than 100 million albums sold worldwide, her influence continues to shape the music industry today.

 

“I’m thrilled to be hosting the 61st ACM Awards in Las Vegas, a place that feels like home.” said Twain. “It’s such an honor to be part of this incredible night celebrating Country Music’s biggest stars, especially with so many talented women leading nominations this year. I can’t wait to welcome all of the fans and artists out for this unforgettable night.”

 

“We are honored to welcome global music superstar Shania Twain as our host this year,” ACM CEO Damon Whiteside said. “We couldn’t imagine a more perfect icon to follow our previous iconic hosts, Dolly, Garth, and Reba, blending one of the most important nights in Country Music with the excitement of Las Vegas . Shania has an impressive history on the ACM Awards stage including her win of the coveted ACM Entertainer of the Year trophy and receiving the ACM Poet’s Award honoring her prolific songwriting career.”

  

Returning to the Sunday night timeslot, the Emmy-nominated, star-powered ACM Awards experience will feature unprecedented performances, exclusive collaborations, and unexpected moments from the biggest Country Music stars, including performances by Cody Johnson, Kacey Musgraves, Lainey Wilson, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert, and Riley Green, with more to be announced in the coming weeks.

 

Leading up to the big night, the Academy of Country Music will take over Las Vegas with previously announced ACM Awards week events including a “Whiskey Jam Welcome Party” at Ole Red Las Vegas on Thursday, May 14 with Avery Anna, Caroline Jones, Jenna Paulette, and The Band Perry; “ACM Lifting Lives Country on the Green: Riley Green & Friends” at Topgolf Las Vegas Friday, May 15 with Lauren Alaina, Randy Houser, and Rodney Atkins, alongside headliner Riley Green; as well as “ACM Next Wave: Country’s Beach Bash” at Mandalay Bay Beach Saturday, May 16 with Ashley Cooke, Braxton Keith, Dasha, Flatland Cavalry, Keith Urban, Tucker Wetmore, and more.

 

Tickets for the 61st ACM Awards and ACM Awards week events are available for purchase on AXS.com, offering fans exclusive entry into a nonstop weekend packed with performances by their favorite Country stars.

 

Fans can also stream the Official ACM Awards playlist available now on Amazon Music in celebration of this year’s nominees. Fans can listen to country music’s biggest stars, such as Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, and Lainey Wilson, directly on the Amazon Music app HERE.

 

Established in 1966, the Academy of Country Music Awards is the longest-running Country Music awards show and made history in 2022 as the first major awards ceremony to exclusively livestream, in collaboration with Prime Video. The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards is produced by Dick Clark Productions (DCP). Raj Kapoor and Patrick Menton are executive producers, with Kapoor also serving as showrunner. Damon Whiteside serves as executive producer for the Academy of Country Music, and Jay Penske and Barry Adelman serve as executive producers for DCP. John Saade will also continue to serve as consulting producer for Amazon MGM Studios.

 

Additional performers and presenters will be announced in the coming weeks. The Media Credential Application to cover on-site in Las Vegas, Nevada, is now available HERE.

 

The Mountain Valley® Spring Water (Instagram: @mountainvalleywater) is the Official Water of the Academy of Country Music Awards.

 

Follow the Academy of Country Music on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok, join the conversation with #ACMawards, and sign up for the FREE ACM A-List to be the first to know the latest news and for exclusive pre-sale opportunities.

 

About the Academy of Country Music:

Founded in Southern California in 1964 as a regional trade organization, the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC (ACM) has grown over the past 60 years into a leading association for the Country Music industry. Headquartered in Nashville, TN and boasting record-high membership of more than 5,000 worldwide, the Academy serves as a powerhouse advocate for Country fans, artists, and all facets of the business, as well as a supporter of philanthropic work through charitable partner ACM LIFTING LIVES, dedicated to improving lives through the power of music and providing aid in times of need, with a focus on health initiatives. 2026 continues to be a landmark year for the Academy, building on last year’s success of the 60th ACM Awards, hosted by entertainment icon Reba McEntire, which returned to the Dallas Cowboys' world headquarters in Texas for a third consecutive year and streamed live to a global audience on Prime Video. The Academy also remains relentlessly committed to creating a more inclusive environment for underrepresented groups in Country Music, from the boardroom to the stage, and proudly presents ACM Level Up, a two-year professional development and enrichment curriculum for rising leaders, among other initiatives. For more information, visit ACMcountry.com or ACMLiftingLives.org.

 

About Dick Clark Productions:

Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming including “The Golden Globes,” the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of film, television and podcasting, “American Music Awards,” “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” the No. 1 entertainment special in America, “Golden Eve,” “Academy of Country Music Awards,” “Billboard Music Awards,” “Rising Stars of Country Music,” Emmy®-winning series “So You Think You Can Dance,” and “American Bandstand,” the iconic and groundbreaking cultural phenomenon that defined a generation. Dick Clark Productions also possesses one of the world’s most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.

 

About Prime Video:

Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports – including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Red One, Road House, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout, Reacher, The Boys, Cross, and The Idea of You; licensed fan favorites; Prime member exclusive access to coverage of live sports including Thursday Night Football, WNBA, and NWSL, and acclaimed sports documentaries including Bye Bye Barry and Kelce; and programming from partners such as Apple TV+, Max, Crunchyroll and MGM+ via Prime Video add-on subscriptions, as well as more than 500 free ad-supported (FAST) Channels. Prime members in the U.S. can share a variety of benefits, including Prime Video, by using Amazon Household. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment as part of the Prime membership. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles via the Prime Video Store and can enjoy even more content for free with ads. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favorite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access. For more info, visit www.amazon.com/primevideo.

 

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60th ACM Awards Electronic Press Kit

Show Clips HERE; Getty Images HERE; EPK/Video Footage HERE

 

Press Releases
April 14, 2026

52ND AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS NOMINATIONS REVEALED 

TAYLOR SWIFT LEADS WITH EIGHT NOMINATIONS, 

MORGAN WALLEN, OLIVIA DEAN, SABRINA CARPENTER, AND SOMBR FOLLOW WITH SEVEN EACH

Vote Now at VoteAMAs.com or via @AMAs on Instagram

Queen Latifah Will Host The Star-Studded Annual Special, Which Airs Live on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT on CBS and Paramount+

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW ON AXS

[EDITOR’S NOTE]: For assets, click HERE

Los Angeles, CA - April 14, 2026 - Today, CBS and Dick Clark Productions (DCP), the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming, announced the nominations for the 52nd American Music Awards (AMAs), which will kick off summer with host Queen Latifah live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the largest venue in the show’s history, on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. As one of music’s most anticipated nights of the year, the 52nd American Music Awards returns to CBS and Paramount+* to honor the most influential artists and songs of today alongside unforgettable performances and special moments in a multi-genre, cross-generational celebration of music. 

Fan voting is now open via VoteAMAs.com and the @AMAs Instagram profile in all award categories. Voting closes on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:59:59am PT, with the exception of Social Song of the Year and Tour of the Year, which will remain open through the first 30 minutes of the AMAs broadcast.

The 52nd American Music Awards nominees are based on key fan interactions, including streaming, album and song sales, radio airplay and tour grosses. These measurements are tracked by Billboard and Luminate, the entertainment industry's most trusted data partner, and cover the data tracking eligibility period of March 21, 2025 through March 26, 2026.

Tickets for the star-studded must-see show are now available on AXS

52nd American Music Awards Nominee Highlights:

  • Taylor Swift, the winningest artist in AMAs history, could add to her record-shattering 40 wins, having been nominated in eight categories including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year (“The Life of a Showgirl”), Song of the Year (“The Fate of Ophelia”), Best Music Video (“The Fate of Ophelia”), Song of the Summer (“Elizabeth Taylor”), Best Female Pop Artist, Best Pop Song (“The Fate of Ophelia”), and Best Pop Album (“The Life of a Showgirl”).
  • Breakout stars Olivia Dean and SOMBR impressed as first-time nominees, earning seven nods each, and going up against each other in the New Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Breakthrough Album of the Year categories.
  • Other first time nominees include Alex Warren, BigXthaPlug, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, PinkPantheress, RAYE, Role Model, SIENNA SPIRO, Tate McRae, and more.
  • Teyana Taylor’s knockout year continues, proving she can do it all. After receiving multiple wins, nominations and accolades for her acting chops, she is a first time American Music Award nominee this year for Best Female R&B Artist.
  • Also crossing over from the big screen, The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X from KPop Demon Hunters: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, were nominated in three categories - Song of the Year, Best Vocal Performance, and Best Pop Song - for their omnipresent hit “Golden” from the film KPop Demon Hunters. This would mark their first American Music Award(s) if they take any of the three categories.

The full list of nominees can be found below. 

About the American Music Awards:

  • Celebrating the year’s most iconic music, the American Music Awards is the world’s largest fan-voted award show, honoring today’s most influential artists and their passionate fanbases. 
  • Created by legendary producer and visionary Dick Clark and first awarded in 1974, the American Music Awards is known for delivering half a century worth of iconic performances and enduring moments that have defined and shaped pop culture, as well as a history of introducing audiences to breakthrough artists. 
  • The American Music Awards is produced by Dick Clark Productions.

 

For the latest news, exclusive content, and updates, follow the AMAs:

Website: TheAMAs.com

X: @AMAs

Instagram: @AMAs

TikTok: @AMAs

Facebook: @AMAs

Threads: @AMAs 

YouTube: @TheAMAs

Hashtag: #AMAs

 

About Paramount, a Skydance Corporation

Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY) is a leading, next‐generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct‐to‐Consumer, and TV Media. The Company’s portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television, CBS – America’s most‐watched broadcast network, CBS News, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, Showtime, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and Skydance’s Animation, Film, Television, Interactive/Games, and Sports divisions. For more information please visit www.paramount.com.

 

About Dick Clark Productions  

Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming including “The Golden Globes,” the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of film, television and podcasting, “American Music Awards,” “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” the No. 1 entertainment special in America, “Golden Eve,” “Academy of Country Music Awards,” “Billboard Music Awards,” “Rising Stars of Country Music,” Emmy®-winning series “So You Think You Can Dance,” and “American Bandstand,” the iconic and groundbreaking cultural phenomenon that defined a generation. Dick Clark Productions also possesses one of the world’s most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation. For more information, please visit DickClark.com 

About MGM Grand Garden Arena

The MGM Grand Garden Arena is home to concerts, championship boxing and premier sporting and special events. The Arena offers comfortable seating for as many as 16,800 with excellent sightlines and state-of-the-art acoustics, lighting and sound. Prominent events to date have included world championship fights between Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson as well as Floyd Mayweather vs. Canelo Alvarez as well as Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao; and concerts by The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Bette Midler, George Strait, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, U2, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Coldplay, Alicia Keys, Jimmy Buffett and the Barbra Streisand Millennium Concert. The MGM Grand Garden Arena also has been home to annual events including the Academy of Country Music Awards, the Billboard Music Awards, the Latin GRAMMY Awards, iHeartRadio Music Festival, Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Championship and Frozen Fury NHL pre-season games hosted by the Los Angeles Kings. 

 

*Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on-demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live, but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.

 

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THE 52ND AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEES

Nominees in each category are listed in alphabetical order by first name.

GENERAL CATEGORIES

 

Artist of the Year

Bad Bunny 

Bruno Mars 

BTS

Harry Styles

Justin Bieber

Kendrick Lamar

Lady Gaga

Morgan Wallen 

Sabrina Carpenter

Taylor Swift 

 

New Artist of the Year

Alex Warren

Ella Langley 

KATSEYE 

Leon Thomas

Olivia Dean 

SOMBR

 

Album of the Year 

Cardi B – “AM I THE DRAMA?”

Fuerza Regida – “111xpantia”

Justin Bieber – “SWAG”

Lady Gaga – “Mayhem” 

Morgan Wallen – “I’m The Problem”

Olivia Dean – “The Art of Loving” 

Playboi Carti – “MUSIC” 

Sabrina Carpenter – “Man’s Best Friend” 

Tate McRae – “So Close To What”

Taylor Swift – “The Life of a Showgirl”

Song of the Year

Alex Warren – “Ordinary”

Ella Langley – “Choosin’ Texas”

The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami – “Golden”

Kehlani – “Folded”

Leon Thomas – “MUTT”

Morgan Wallen – “I’m The Problem”

Olivia Dean – “Man I Need”

Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild” 

SOMBR – “back to friends”

Taylor Swift – “The Fate of Ophelia”

 

Collaboration of the Year

BigXthaPlug, Bailey Zimmerman – “All The Way”

David Guetta, Teddy Swims, Tones And I – “Gone Gone Gone”

Morgan Wallen, Tate McRae – “What I Want”

PinkPantheress, Zara Larsson – “Stateside”

Shaboozey, Jelly Roll – “Amen”

 

Social Song of the Year

Disco Lines, Tinashe – “No Broke Boys”

PinkPantheress – “Illegal”

Role Model – “Sally, When The Wine Runs Out”

Tyla – “CHANEL”

Zara Larsson – “Lush Life”

 

Best Music Video

KATSEYE – “Gnarly”

ROSALÍA, Björk, Yves Tumor – “Berghain”

Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild”

Taylor Swift – “The Fate of Ophelia” 

Tyla – “CHANEL”

 

Best Soundtrack

F1 The Album

Hazbin Hotel: Season Two

KPop Demon Hunters 

Wicked: For Good

Charli xcx - Wuthering Heights

 

Tour of the Year

Beyoncé – “Cowboy Carter Tour”

Kendrick Lamar, SZA – “Grand National Tour”

Lady Gaga – “The Mayhem Ball”

Oasis – “Oasis Live ‘25 Tour”

Shakira – “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour”

 

Breakout Tour

Benson Boone - “American Heart World Tour”

Kali Uchis - “The Sincerely, Tour”

The Marías - “Submarine Tour”

Megan Moroney - “Am I Okay? Tour”

Sleep Token - “Even in Arcadia Tour”

 

Breakthrough Album of the Year

Olivia Dean – “The Art of Loving”

SOMBR – “I Barely Know Her”

Zara Larsson – “Midnight Sun”

 

Best Throwback Song

4 Non Blondes – “What’s Up”

Black Eyed Peas – “Rock That Body” 

Goo Goo Dolls – “Iris”

 

Best Vocal Performance

Alex Warren - “Ordinary”

The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami – “Golden”

Lady Gaga – “Abracadabra”

RAYE – “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!”

SIENNA SPIRO – “Die on this Hill”

 

Song of the Summer

Alex Warren – “FEVER DREAM”

Bella Kay – “iloveitiloveitiloveit”

BTS – “SWIM”

Ella Langley – “Choosin’ Texas”

Harry Styles – “American Girls”

Noah Kahan – “The Great Divide”

PinkPantheress, Zara Larsson – “Stateside”

SOMBR – “Homewrecker”

Tame Impala, JENNIE – “Dracula”

Taylor Swift – “Elizabeth Taylor”

 

POP CATEGORIES

 

Best Male Pop Artist

Alex Warren

Benson Boone

Ed Sheeran

Harry Styles

Justin Bieber

 

Best Female Pop Artist

Lady Gaga 

Olivia Dean

Sabrina Carpenter

Tate McRae

Taylor Swift

 

Breakthrough Pop Artist

KATSEYE

SIENNA SPIRO

Zara Larsson

 

Best Pop Song

Alex Warren – “Ordinary”

The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami – “Golden”

Olivia Dean – “Man I Need”

Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild”

Taylor Swift – “The Fate of Ophelia”

 

Best Pop Album 

Lady Gaga – “Mayhem”

Olivia Dean – “The Art of Loving” 

Sabrina Carpenter – “Man’s Best Friend”

Tate McRae – “So Close To What”

Taylor Swift – “The Life of a Showgirl”

 

COUNTRY CATEGORIES

 

Best Male Country Artist

Jelly Roll

Luke Combs

Morgan Wallen

Riley Green

Shaboozey

 

Best Female Country Artist

Ella Langley

Kelsea Ballerini 

Lainey Wilson 

Megan Moroney

Miranda Lambert 

 

Best Country Duo or Group

Brooks & Dunn

Old Dominion

Rascal Flatts

Treaty Oak Revival

Zac Brown Band

 

Breakthrough Country Artist

Sam Barber

Tucker Wetmore

Zach Top

 

Best Country Song

BigXthaPlug, Bailey Zimmerman – “All The Way”

Ella Langley – “Choosin’ Texas”

Morgan Wallen – “Just In Case”

Russell Dickerson – “Happen To Me” 

Shaboozey – “Good News”

 

Best Country Album

BigXthaPlug – “I Hope You’re Happy”

Megan Moroney – “Cloud 9”

Morgan Wallen – “I’m The Problem”

Sam Barber – “Restless Mind”

Tucker Wetmore – “What Not To”

 

HIP-HOP CATEGORIES

 

Best Male Hip-Hop Artist 

Don Toliver

Kendrick Lamar

Playboi Carti

Tyler, The Creator

YoungBoy Never Broke Again

 

Best Female Hip-Hop Artist

Cardi B 

Doechii 

GloRilla

Sexyy Red 

YKNIECE

 

Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist

EsDeeKid

Monaleo

PLUTO

 

Best Hip-Hop Song 

Cardi B – “ErrTime”

Drake – “NOKIA” 

Gunna, Burna Boy – “wgft”

Playboi Carti, The Weeknd – “Rather Lie”

YKNIECE, Quavo, Metro Boomin, Breskii – “Take Me Thru Dere”

 

Best Hip-Hop Album 

Cardi B – “AM I THE DRAMA?”

Don Toliver – “OCTANE”

Gunna – “The Last Wun”

Playboi Carti – “MUSIC” 

YoungBoy Never Broke Again – “MASA”

 

R&B CATEGORIES

 

Best Male R&B Artist

Bruno Mars

Chris Brown 

Daniel Caesar

PARTYNEXTDOOR 

The Weeknd 

 

Best Female R&B Artist

Kehlani

Summer Walker

SZA

Teyana Taylor 

Tyla

 

Breakthrough R&B Artist

Leon Thomas

Mariah the Scientist

Ravyn Lenae 

 

Best R&B Song

Bruno Mars – “I Just Might”

Chris Brown, Bryson Tiller – “It Depends”

Kehlani – “Folded”

Leon Thomas – “MUTT”

Mariah the Scientist – “BURNING BLUE”

 

Best R&B Album

Bruno Mars – “The Romantic”

Justin Bieber – “SWAG”

Leon Thomas – “MUTT”

Mariah the Scientist – “HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY”

Summer Walker – “Finally Over It”

 

LATIN CATEGORIES

 

Best Male Latin Artist

Bad Bunny 

Junior H 

Peso Pluma

Rauw Alejandro

Tito Double P 

 

Best Female Latin Artist 

Gloria Estefan

KAROL G 

Natti Natasha

ROSALÍA

Shakira

 

Best Latin Duo or Group 

Clave Especial

Fuerza Regida

Grupo Firme 

Grupo Frontera 

Julión Álvarez y su Norteño Banda 

 

Breakthrough Latin Artist 

Beéle

Kapo

Netón Vega

 

Best Latin Song 

Bad Bunny – “NUEVAYoL”

benny blanco, Selena Gomez, The Marías – “Ojos Tristes”

Fuerza Regida – “Marlboro Rojo”

Fuerza Regida, Grupo Frontera – “ME JALO”

KAROL G – “LATINA FOREVA”

 

Best Latin Album 

Fuerza Regida – “111xpantia”

KAROL G – “Tropicoqueta”

Netón Vega – “Mi Vida Mi Muerte”

Peso Pluma, Tito Double P – “DINASTÍA”

ROSALÍA – “Lux”

 

ROCK CATEGORIES

 

Best Rock/Alternative Artist

Deftones

Linkin Park

The Marías 

Sleep Token

Twenty One Pilots

 

Breakthrough Rock/Alternative Artist

Geese

Gigi Perez 

SOMBR

 

Best Rock/Alternative Song

Noah Kahan – “The Great Divide”

Linkin Park – “Up From The Bottom”

SOMBR – “back to friends”

Sublime – “Ensenada”

Tame Impala – “Dracula” 

 

Best Rock/Alternative Album

Sleep Token – “Even In Arcadia”

SOMBR – “I Barely Know Her”

Tame Impala – “Deadbeat” 

Twenty One Pilots – “Breach”

Zach Bryan – “With Heaven On Top”

 

DANCE/ELECTRONIC CATEGORIES

 

Best Dance/Electronic Artist

Calvin Harris

David Guetta

Fred again..

ILLENIUM

John Summit

 

K-POP CATEGORIES

 

Best Male K-Pop Artist

ATEEZ

BTS

ENHYPEN

Stray Kids

TOMORROW X TOGETHER

 

Best Female K-Pop Artist

aespa

BLACKPINK

ILLIT

LE SSERAFIM 

TWICE

 

AFROBEATS CATEGORIES

 

Best Afrobeats Artist

Burna Boy

MOLIY

Rema 

Tyla

Wizkid 

 

AMERICANA/FOLK CATEGORIES

 

Best Americana/Folk Artist

Lord Huron

The Lumineers

Mumford & Sons

Noah Kahan

Tyler Childers

NOMINEES IN NUMERICAL ORDER

Taylor Swift (8): Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Music Video, Song of the Summer, Best Female Pop Artist, Best Pop Song, Best Pop Album

Morgan Wallen (7): Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Collaboration of the Year, Best Male Country Artist, Best Country Song, Best Country Album

Olivia Dean (7): New Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Breakthrough Album of the Year, Best Female Pop Artist, Best Pop Song, Best Pop Album

Sabrina Carpenter (7): Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Music Video, Best Female Pop Artist, Best Pop Song, Best Pop Album 

SOMBR (7): New Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Breakthrough Album of the Year, Song of the Summer, Breakthrough Rock/Alternative Artist, Best Rock/Alternative Song, Best Rock/Alternative Album

Alex Warren (6): Best New Artist, Song of the Year, Best Vocal Performance, Song of the Summer, Best Male Pop Artist, Best Pop Song

Lady Gaga (6): Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Tour of the Year, Best Vocal Performance, Best Female Pop Artist, Best Pop Album

Ella Langley (5): New Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Song of the Summer, Best Female Country Artist, Best Country Song

Fuerza Regida (5): Album of the Year, Best Latin Duo or Group, Best Latin Song (x2), Best Latin Album

Leon Thomas (5): New Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Breakthrough R&B Artist, Best R&B Song, Best R&B Album

Zara Larsson (5): Collaboration of the Year, Social Song of the Year, Breakthrough Album of the Year, Song of the Summer, Breakthrough Pop Artist

Bruno Mars (4): Artist of the Year, Best Male R&B Artist, Best R&B Song, Best R&B Album

Cardi B (4): Album of the Year, Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, Best Hip-Hop Song, Best Hip-Hop Album 

Justin Bieber (4): Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Best Male Pop Artist, Best R&B Album

Playboi Carti (4): Album of the Year, Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, Best Hip-Hop Song, Best Hip-Hop Album

Tate McRae (4): Album of the Year, Collaboration of the Year, Best Female Pop Artist, Best Pop Song

Tyla (4): Social Song of the Year, Best Music Video, Best Female R&B Artist, Best Afrobeats Artist

Bad Bunny (3): Artist of the Year, Best Male Latin Artist, Best Latin Song

BigXthaPlug (3): Collaboration of the Year, Best Country Song, Best Country Album

BTS (3): Artist of the Year, Song of the Summer, Best Male K-Pop Artist

Harry Styles (3): Artist of the Year, Song of the Summer, Best Male Pop Artist

KAROL G (3): Best Female Latin Artist, Best Latin Song, Best Latin Album

KATSEYE (3): New Artist of the Year, Best Music Video, Breakthrough Pop Artist

Kehlani (3): Song of the Year, Best Female R&B Artist, Best R&B Song

Kendrick Lamar (3): Artist of the Year, Tour of the Year, Best Male Hip-Hop Artist

Mariah the Scientist (3): Breakthrough R&B Artist, Best R&B Song, Best R&B Album

The Marías (3): Breakout Tour, Best Latin Song, Best Rock/Alternative Artist

Megan Moroney (3): Breakout Tour, Best Female Country Artist, Best Country Album

Noah Kahan (3): Song of the Summer, Best Rock/Alternative Song, Best Americana/Folk Artist

PinkPantheress (3): Collaboration of the Year, Social Song of the Year, Song of the Summer

ROSALÍA (3): Best Music Video, Best Female Latin Artist, Best Latin Album

Shaboozey (3): Collaboration of the Year, Best Male Country Artist, Best Country Song

The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami (3): Song of the Year, Best Vocal Performance, Best Pop Song

Sleep Token (3): Breakout Tour, Best Rock/Alternative Artist, Best Rock/Alternative Album

Tame Impala (3): Song of the Summer, Best Rock/Alternative Song, Best Rock/Alternative Album

Bailey Zimmerman (2): Collaboration of the Year, Best Country Song

Benson Boone (2): Breakout Tour, Best Male Pop Artist

Burna Boy (2): Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Hip-Hip Song

Chris Brown (2): Best Male R&B Artist, Best R&B Song

David Guetta (2): Collaboration of the Year, Best Dance/Electronic Artist

Don Toliver (2): Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, Best Hip-Hop Album

Grupo Frontera (2): Best Latin Duo or Group, Best Latin Song

Gunna (2): Best Hip-Hop Song, Best Hip-Hop Album

Jelly Roll (2): Collaboration of the Year, Best Male Country Artist

Linkin Park (2): Best Rock/Alternative Artist, Best Rock/Alternative Song

Netón Vega (2): Breakthrough Latin Artist, Best Latin Album

Peso Pluma (2): Best Male Latin Artist, Best Latin Album

Sam Barber (2): Breakthrough Country Artist, Best Country Album

Shakira (2):  Tour of the Year, Best Female Latin Artist

SIENNA SPIRO (2): Best Vocal Performance, Breakthrough Pop Artist

Summer Walker (2): Best Female R&B Artist, Best R&B Album

SZA (2): Tour of the Year, Best Female R&B Artist

Tito Double P (2): Best Male Latin Artist, Best Latin Album

Tucker Wetmore (2): Breakthrough Country Artist, Best Country Album

Twenty One Pilots (2): Best Rock/Alternative Artist, Best Rock/Alternative Album

The Weeknd (2): Best Hip-Hop Song, Best Male R&B Artist

YKNIECE (2): Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, Best Hip-Hop Song

YoungBoy Never Broke Again (2): Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, Best Hip-Hop Album

4 Non Blondes (1): Best Throwback Song

aespa (1): Best Female K-Pop Artist

ATEEZ (1):  Best Male K-Pop Artist

Beéle (1): Breakthrough Latin Artist

Bella Kay (1): Song of the Summer

benny blanco (1): Best Latin Song

Beyoncé (1): Tour of the Year

Björk (1): Best Music Video

BLACKPINK (1): Best Female K-Pop Artist

Black Eyed Peas (1): Best Throwback Song

Breskii (1): Best Hip-Hop Song

Brooks & Dunn (1):  Best Country Duo or Group

Bryson Tiller (1):  Best R&B Song

Calvin Harris (1): Best Dance/Electronic Artist

Charli xcx (1): Best Soundtrack

Clave Especial (1): Best Latin Duo or Group

Daniel Caesar (1): Best Male R&B Artist

Deftones (1): Best Rock/Alternative Artist

Disco Lines (1): Social Song of the Year

Doechii (1): Best Female Hip-Hop Artist

Drake (1): Best Hip-Hop Song

Ed Sheeran (1): Best Male Pop Artist

ENHYPEN (1): Best Male K-Pop Artist

EsDeeKid (1):  Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist

F1 The Album (1): Best Soundtrack

Fred again.. (1): Best Dance/Electronic Artist

Geese (1): Breakthrough Rock/Alternative Artist

Gigi Perez (1): Breakthrough Rock/Alternative Artist

Gloria Estefan (1): Best Female Latin Artist

GloRilla (1): Best Female Hip-Hop Artist

Goo Goo Dolls (1): Best Throwback Song

Grupo Firme (1): Best Latin Duo or Group

Hazbin Hotel: Season Two (1): Best Soundtrack

ILLENIUM (1): Best Dance/Electronic Artist

ILLIT (1): Best Female K-Pop Artist

JENNIE (1): Song of the Summer

John Summit (1): Best Dance/Electronic Artist

Julión Álvarez y su Norteño Banda (1): Best Latin Duo or Group

Junior H (1): Best Male Latin Artist

Kali Uchis (1): Breakout Tour

Kapo (1): Breakthrough Latin Artist

Kelsea Ballerini (1):  Best Female Country Artist

KPop Demon Hunters (1): Best Soundtrack

Lainey Wilson (1):  Best Female Country Artist

LE SSERAFIM (1): Best Female K-Pop Artist

Lord Huron (1): Best Americana/Folk Artist

Luke Combs (1): Best Male Country Artist

The Lumineers (1): Best Americana/Folk Artist

Metro Boomin (1): Best Hip-Hop Song

Miranda Lambert (1): Best Female Country Artist

MOLIY (1): Best Afrobeats Artist

Monaleo (1):  Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist

Mumford & Sons (1): Best Americana/Folk Artist

Natti Natasha (1): Best Female Latin Artist

Oasis (1): Tour of the Year

Old Dominion (1):  Best Country Duo or Group

PARTYNEXTDOOR (1): Best Male R&B Artist

PLUTO (1):  Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist

Quavo (1):  Best Hip-Hop Song

Rascal Flatts (1):  Best Country Duo or Group

Rauw Alejandro (1): Best Male Latin Artist

Ravyn Lenae (1): Breakthrough R&B Artist

RAYE (1): Best Vocal Performance

Rema (1): Best Afrobeats Artist

Riley Green (1):  Best Male Country Artist

Role Model (1): Social Song of the Year

Russell Dickerson (1): Best Country Song

Selena Gomez (1): Best Latin Song

Sexyy Red (1): Best Female Hip-Hop Artist

Stray Kids (1): Best Male K-Pop Artist

Sublime (1): Best Rock/Alternative Song

Teddy Swims (1): Collaboration of the Year

Teyana Taylor (1): Best Female R&B Artist

Tinashe (1): Social Song of the Year

TOMORROW X TOGETHER (1): Best Male K-Pop Artist

Tones And I (1): Collaboration of the Year

Treaty Oak Revival (1):  Best Country Duo or Group

TWICE (1): Best Female K-Pop Artist

Tyler Childers (1): Best Americana/Folk Artist

Tyler, The Creator (1): Best Male Hip-Hop Artist

Wicked: For Good (1): Best Soundtrack

Wizkid (1): Best Afrobeats Artist

Wuthering Heights (1): Best Soundtrack

Yves Tumor (1): Best Music Video

Zac Brown Band (1): Best Country Duo or Group

Zach Bryan (1): Best Rock/Alternative Album

Zach Top (1): Breakthrough Country Artist

NOMINEES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER

4 Non Blondes (1): Best Throwback Song

aespa (1): Best Female K-Pop Artist

Alex Warren (6): Best New Artist, Song of the Year, Best Vocal Performance, Song of the Summer, Best Male Pop Artist, Best Pop Song

ATEEZ (1):  Best Male K-Pop Artist

Bad Bunny (3): Artist of the Year, Best Male Latin Artist, Best Latin Song

Bailey Zimmerman (2): Collaboration of the Year, Best Country Song

Beéle (1): Breakthrough Latin Artist

Bella Kay (1): Song of the Summer

benny blanco (1): Best Latin Song

Benson Boone (2): Breakout Tour, Best Male Pop Artist

Beyoncé (1): Tour of the Year

BigXthaPlug (3): Collaboration of the Year, Best Country Song, Best Country Album

Björk (1): Best Music Video

BLACKPINK (1): Best Female K-Pop Artist

Black Eyed Peas (1): Best Throwback Song

Breskii (1): Best Hip-Hop Song

Brooks & Dunn (1):  Best Country Duo or Group

Bruno Mars (4): Artist of the Year, Best Male R&B Artist, Best R&B Song, Best R&B Album

Bryson Tiller (1):  Best R&B Song

BTS (3): Artist of the Year, Song of the Summer, Best Male K-Pop Artist

Burna Boy (2): Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Hip-Hip Song

Calvin Harris (1): Best Dance/Electronic Artist

Cardi B (4): Album of the Year, Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, Best Hip-Hop Song, Best Hip-Hop Album 

Charli xcx (1): Best Soundtrack

Chris Brown (2): Best Male R&B Artist, Best R&B Song

Clave Especial (1): Best Latin Duo or Group

Daniel Caesar (1): Best Male R&B Artist

David Guetta (2): Collaboration of the Year, Best Dance/Electronic Artist

Deftones (1): Best Rock/Alternative Artist

Disco Lines (1): Social Song of the Year

Doechii (1): Best Female Hip-Hop Artist

Don Toliver (2): Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, Best Hip-Hop Album

Drake (1): Best Hip-Hop Song

Ed Sheeran (1): Best Male Pop Artist

Ella Langley (5): New Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Song of the Summer, Best Female Country Artist, Best Country Song

ENHYPEN (1): Best Male K-Pop Artist

EsDeeKid (1):  Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist

F1 The Album (1): Best Soundtrack

Fred again.. (1): Best Dance/Electronic Artist

Fuerza Regida (5): Album of the Year, Best Latin Duo or Group, Best Latin Song (x2), Best Latin Album

Geese (1): Breakthrough Rock/Alternative Artist

Gigi Perez (1): Breakthrough Rock/Alternative Artist

Gloria Estefan (1): Best Female Latin Artist

GloRilla (1): Best Female Hip-Hop Artist

Goo Goo Dolls (1): Best Throwback Song

Grupo Firme (1): Best Latin Duo or Group

Grupo Frontera (2): Best Latin Duo or Group, Best Latin Song

Gunna (2): Best Hip-Hop Song, Best Hip-Hop Album

Harry Styles (3): Artist of the Year, Song of the Summer, Best Male Pop Artist

Hazbin Hotel: Season Two (1): Best Soundtrack

ILLENIUM (1): Best Dance/Electronic Artist

ILLIT (1): Best Female K-Pop Artist

Jelly Roll (2): Collaboration of the Year, Best Male Country Artist

JENNIE (1): Song of the Summer

John Summit (1): Best Dance/Electronic Artist

Julión Álvarez y su Norteño Banda (1): Best Latin Duo or Group

Junior H (1): Best Male Latin Artist

Justin Bieber (4): Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Best Male Pop Artist, Best R&B Album

Kali Uchis (1): Breakout Tour

Kapo (1): Breakthrough Latin Artist

KAROL G (3): Best Female Latin Artist, Best Latin Song, Best Latin Album

KATSEYE (3): New Artist of the Year, Best Music Video, Breakthrough Pop Artist

Kehlani (3): Song of the Year, Best Female R&B Artist, Best R&B Song

Kelsea Ballerini (1):  Best Female Country Artist

Kendrick Lamar (3): Artist of the Year, Tour of the Year, Best Male Hip-Hop Artist

KPop Demon Hunters (1): Best Soundtrack

Lady Gaga (6):  Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Tour of the Year, Best Vocal Performance, Best Female Pop Artist, Best Pop Album

Lainey Wilson (1):  Best Female Country Artist

LE SSERAFIM (1): Best Female K-Pop Artist

Leon Thomas (5): New Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Breakthrough R&B Artist, Best R&B Song, Best R&B Album

Linkin Park (2): Best Rock/Alternative Artist, Best Rock/Alternative Song

Lord Huron (1): Best Americana/Folk Artist

Luke Combs (1): Best Male Country Artist

The Lumineers (1): Best Americana/Folk Artist

Mariah the Scientist (3): Breakthrough R&B Artist, Best R&B Song, Best R&B Album

The Marías (3): Breakout Tour, Best Latin Song, Best Rock/Alternative Artist

Megan Moroney (3): Breakout Tour, Best Female Country Artist, Best Country Album

Metro Boomin (1): Best Hip-Hop Song

Miranda Lambert (1): Best Female Country Artist

MOLIY (1): Best Afrobeats Artist

Monaleo (1):  Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist

Morgan Wallen (7): Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Collaboration of the Year, Best Male Country Artist, Best Country Song, Best Country Album

Mumford & Sons (1): Best Americana/Folk Artist

Natti Natasha (1): Best Female Latin Artist

Netón Vega (2): Breakthrough Latin Artist, Best Latin Album

Noah Kahan (3): Song of the Summer, Best Rock/Alternative Song, Best Americana/Folk Artist

Oasis (1): Tour of the Year

Old Dominion (1):  Best Country Duo or Group

Olivia Dean (7): New Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Breakthrough Album of the Year, Best Female Pop Artist, Best Pop Song, Best Pop Album

PARTYNEXTDOOR (1): Best Male R&B Artist

Peso Pluma (2): Best Male Latin Artist, Best Latin Album

PinkPantheress (3): Collaboration of the Year, Social Song of the Year, Song of the Summer

Playboi Carti (4): Album of the Year, Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, Best Hip-Hop Song, Best Hip-Hop Album

PLUTO (1):  Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist

Quavo (1):  Best Hip-Hop Song

Rascal Flatts (1):  Best Country Duo or Group

Rauw Alejandro (1): Best Male Latin Artist

Ravyn Lenae (1): Breakthrough R&B Artist

RAYE (1): Best Vocal Performance

Rema (1): Best Afrobeats Artist

Riley Green (1):  Best Male Country Artist

Role Model (1): Social Song of the Year

ROSALÍA (3): Best Music Video, Best Female Latin Artist, Best Latin Album

Russell Dickerson (1): Best Country Song

Sabrina Carpenter (7): Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Music Video, Best Female Pop Artist, Best Pop Song, Best Pop Album 

Sam Barber (2): Breakthrough Country Artist, Best Country Album

Selena Gomez (1): Best Latin Song

Sexyy Red (1): Best Female Hip-Hop Artist

Shaboozey (3): Collaboration of the Year, Best Male Country Artist, Best Country Song

Shakira (2):  Tour of the Year, Best Female Latin Artist

SIENNA SPIRO (2): Best Vocal Performance, Breakthrough Pop Artist

The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami (3): Song of the Year, Best Vocal Performance, Best Pop Song

Sleep Token (3): Breakout Tour, Best Rock/Alternative Artist, Best Rock/Alternative Album

SOMBR (7): New Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Breakthrough Album of the Year, Song of the Summer, Breakthrough Rock/Alternative Artist, Best Rock/Alternative Song, Best Rock/Alternative Album

Stray Kids (1): Best Male K-Pop Artist

Sublime (1): Best Rock/Alternative Song

Summer Walker (2): Best Female R&B Artist, Best R&B Album

SZA (2): Tour of the Year, Best Female R&B Artist

Tame Impala (3): Song of the Summer, Best Rock/Alternative Song, Best Rock/Alternative Album

Tate McRae (4): Album of the Year, Collaboration of the Year, Best Female Pop Artist, Best Pop Song

Taylor Swift (8): Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Music Video, Song of the Summer, Best Female Pop Artist, Best Pop Song, Best Pop Album

Teddy Swims (1): Collaboration of the Year

Teyana Taylor (1): Best Female R&B Artist

Tinashe (1): Social Song of the Year

Tito Double P (2): Best Male Latin Artist, Best Latin Album

TOMORROW X TOGETHER (1): Best Male K-Pop Artist

Tones And I (1): Collaboration of the Year

Treaty Oak Revival (1):  Best Country Duo or Group

Tucker Wetmore (2): Breakthrough Country Artist, Best Country Album

Twenty One Pilots (2): Best Rock/Alternative Artist, Best Rock/Alternative Album

TWICE (1): Best Female K-Pop Artist

Tyla (4): Social Song of the Year, Best Music Video, Best Female R&B Artist, Best Afrobeats Artist

Tyler Childers (1): Best Americana/Folk Artist

Tyler, The Creator (1): Best Male Hip-Hop Artist

The Weeknd (2): Best Hip-Hop Song, Best Male R&B Artist

Wicked: For Good (1): Best Soundtrack

Wizkid (1): Best Afrobeats Artist

Wuthering Heights (1): Best Soundtrack

YKNIECE (2): Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, Best Hip-Hop Song

YoungBoy Never Broke Again (2): Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, Best Hip-Hop Album

Yves Tumor (1): Best Music Video

Zac Brown Band (1): Best Country Duo or Group

Zach Bryan (1): Best Rock/Alternative Album

Zach Top (1): Breakthrough Country Artist

Zara Larsson (5): Collaboration of the Year, Social Song of the Year, Breakthrough Album of the Year, Song of the Summer, Breakthrough Pop Artist

WOMEN LEAD NOMINATIONS FOR THE 61ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS

Nominations are Led by Megan Moroney (nine), Followed by Miranda Lambert (eight), Ella Langley (seven), Lainey Wilson (seven), Chris Stapleton (six), Zach Top (five), and Cody Johnson (four)

61st ACM Awards Returns to Las Vegas on May 17, 2026

Live from MGM Grand Garden Arena,

Exclusively on Prime Video and Amazon Music

Tickets for the 61st ACM Awards and ACM Awards Week Events are Now Available at AXS.COM

Media and Social Assets HERE

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — April 9, 2026 — Today, the Academy of Country Music® (ACM), Prime Video, and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) announced nominations for the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, with Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, and Lainey Wilson receiving the most nominations. 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.

Returning to the Sunday night timeslot, the Emmy-nominated, star-powered ACM Awards experience will feature unprecedented performances, exclusive collaborations, and unexpected moments from the biggest Country Music stars, including performances by Cody Johnson, Kacey Musgraves, Lainey Wilson, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert, and Riley Green, with more to be announced in the coming weeks. Leading up to the big night, the Academy of Country Music will take over Las Vegas with previously announced ACM Awards week events including “ACM Lifting Lives Country on the Green: Riley Green & Friends” at Topgolf Las Vegas Friday, May 15 with Lauren Alaina, Randy Houser, and Rodney Atkins, alongside headliner Riley Green, as well as “ACM Next Wave: Country’s Beach Bash” at Mandalay Bay Beach Saturday, May 16 with Ashley Cooke, Braxton Keith, Dasha, Flatland Cavalry, Tucker Wetmore, and more.

Tickets for the 61st ACM Awards and ACM Awards week events are available for purchase on AXS.com, offering fans exclusive entry into a nonstop weekend packed with performances by their favorite Country stars.

Fans can also stream the Official ACM Awards playlist available now on Amazon Music in celebration of this year’s nominees. Fans can listen to country music’s biggest stars, such as Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, and Lainey Wilson, directly on the Amazon Music app HERE.

NOMINEE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE 61ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS:

  • Female artists lead with the most nominations, including Megan Moroney with nine nominations, followed by Miranda Lambert with eight nominations, and then followed by Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson, tied with seven nominations each. 
  • Megan Moroney leads with the most nominations, and the most nominations across categories, with nine total, including her first nomination for Entertainer of the Year and Artist-Songwriter of the Year, and third consecutive nomination for Female Artist of the Year and Visual Media of the Year (“6 Months Later”) as an Artist, and her first as Director. Moroney also receives nominations for Song of the Year (“Am I Ok?”) as an Artist and Songwriter, Single of the Year (“6 Months Later”), and Music Event of the Year (“You Had To Be There") with Kenny Chesney.
  • Miranda Lambert, the most-decorated artist in ACM Awards history, receives eight nominations, the most nominations she’s received in a single year since 2016. She receives her 17th nomination for Female Artist of the Year and her ninth nomination for Song of the Year, and 16th total nomination (including Artist and Songwriter credits) in the category.
  • Ella Langley, the reigning ACM New Female Artist of the Year, receives seven nominations. This is her first nomination in the Artist-Songwriter of the Year category, as well as her first nomination credited as a Producer for Single of the Year (“Choosin’ Texas”). 
  • Lainey Wilson, the reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year, receives seven nominations. This marks her fourth consecutive nomination for Female Artist of the Year and third straight nod for Entertainer of the Year, categories she has won every year she’s been nominated. Wilson’s nomination for Song of the Year (“Somewhere Over Laredo”), marks her fifth consecutive in the category and ninth total nomination overall (including Artist and Songwriter credits) in the category.
  • Chris Stapleton, the reigning Male Artist of the Year, receives the most nominations for a male artist with six total, including his fifth consecutive nomination for Entertainer of the Year and his 11th consecutive nomination for Male Artist of the Year (an award he’s won five times).
  • Zach Top, the reigning New Male Artist of the Year, receives five nominations, including his first for Male Artist of the Year, Song of the Year (“I Never Lie”), both as an Artist and Songwriter, and for Single of the Year (“I Never Lie”).
  • Cody Johnson receives his third consecutive nomination for Entertainer of the Year, as well as his fourth consecutive nomination for Visual Media of the Year (“The Fall”).
  • Riley Green receives four nominations, his third consecutive for Music Event of the Year, and his first-ever nominations for Male Artist of the Year, Album of the Year (Don’t Mind If I Do (Deluxe), and Artist-Songwriter of the Year. 
  • Morgan Wallen receives his fourth consecutive nomination for Entertainer of the Year and Artist-Songwriter of the Year, and his third nomination for Album of the Year (I’m The Problem)
  • Luke Combs receives his seventh consecutive nomination for both Entertainer of the Year and Male Artist of the Year. A win for Combs in the Entertainer category will also clinch the coveted Triple Crown Award, which consists of an Entertainer of the Year win, plus wins in an act’s respective New Artist (Male, Female, Duo or Group) and Artist (Male, Female, Duo or Group) categories. Past ACM Triple Crown Award recipients include Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean, Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, and others. Combs earns his third nomination for Artist-Songwriter of the Year.
  • Jelly Roll receives his third consecutive nomination for Entertainer of the Year.
  • Parker McCollum receives his first-ever nomination for Album of the Year (Parker McCollum).
  • Old Dominion receive their 11th consecutive nomination for Group of the Year. The group has taken home the title every year for the last eight years, passing Rascal Flatts for the most consecutive wins in the category. 
  • Brothers Osborne receive their 19th overall nomination. This is their 12th consecutive year being nominated for Duo of the Year, an award the pair has brought home four times.
  • Kelsea Ballerini receives her ninth nomination for Female Artist of the Year. 
  • Rascal Flatts receive their 14th nomination for Group of the Year.
  • Reba McEntire receives her first nomination since 2020, making this her seventh nomination for Music Event of the Year (“Trailblazer”).
  • Every Song of the Year nominee is also credited as a songwriter on their respective track, with Miranda Lambert earning two separate nominations in the category.

FIRST TIME NOMINEES INCLUDE:

  • 49 Winchester
  • Avery Anna
  • Mackenzie Carpenter
  • Carter Faith
  • Caroline Jones
  • Vincent Mason
  • Emily Ann Roberts
  • Thelma & James (*MacKenzie Porter nominated for Music Event of the Year in 2022 with Dustin Lynch)
  • Hudson Westbrook
  • Stephen Wilson Jr.

The following is the full list of nominees for the ACM Main Awards categories:

MAIN AWARDS:

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR

  • Luke Combs
  • Jelly Roll
  • Cody Johnson
  • Megan Moroney
  • Chris Stapleton
  • Morgan Wallen
  • Lainey Wilson

FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

  • Kelsea Ballerini
  • Miranda Lambert
  • Ella Langley
  • Megan Moroney
  • Lainey Wilson

MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

  • Luke Combs
  • Riley Green
  • Cody Johnson
  • Chris Stapleton
  • Zach Top

GROUP OF THE YEAR

  • 49 Winchester
  • Flatland Cavalry
  • Old Dominion
  • Rascal Flatts
  • The Red Clay Strays

DUO OF THE YEAR

  • Brooks & Dunn
  • Brothers Osborne
  • Dan + Shay
  • Muscadine Bloodline
  • Thelma & James

NEW FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

  • Avery Anna
  • Mackenzie Carpenter
  • Dasha
  • Caroline Jones
  • Emily Ann Roberts

NEW MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

  • Gavin Adcock
  • Vincent Mason
  • Shaboozey
  • Hudson Westbrook
  • Tucker Wetmore

ALBUM OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]

  • Ain’t In It For My Health - Zach Top

Producer: Carson Chamberlain

Record Company-Label: Leo33

  •  Cherry Valley - Carter Faith

Producer: Tofer Brown

Record Company-Label: Gatsby Records / MCA

  •  Don’t Mind If I Do (Deluxe) - Riley Green

Producer: Dann Huff, Michael Knox

Record Company-Label: Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment

  •  I’m The Problem - Morgan Wallen

Producers: Joey Moi, Charlie Handsome, Jacob Durrett

Record Company-Label: Big Loud Records

  • Parker McCollum - Parker McCollum

Producers: Frank Liddell, Eric Masse

Record Company-Label: MCA

SONG OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Songwriter(s)/Publisher(s)/Artist(s)]

  • A Song To Sing - Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton

Songwriters: Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert, Jenee Fleenor, Jesse Frasure

Publishers: I Wrote These Songs; Pink Dog Publishing; Songs for the Munch Music; Songs of Influence; Sony/ATV Tree Publishing; Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp

  •  Am I Okay? - Megan Moroney

Songwriters: Megan Moroney, Luke Laird, Jessie Jo Dillon

Publishers: Big Ass Pile of Dimes Music; Big Music Machine

  • Choosin’ Texas - Ella Langley

Songwriters: Ella Langley, Luke Dick, Miranda Lambert, Joybeth Taylor

Publishers: Bada Bing & Bada Langley Publishing; Little Louder Songs; Sony Music Publishing

  • I Never Lie - Zach Top

Songwriters: Zach Top, Carson Chamberlain, Tim Nichols

Publishers: Music and Magazine Publishing; Rio Bravo Music Inc; Sony/ATV Tree Publishing; Too Broke to Quit Music; Zach Top Music

  • Somewhere Over Laredo - Lainey Wilson

Songwriters: Lainey Wilson, Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson, Andy Albert, Harold Arlen & Yip Harburg

Publishers: Concord Sounds; Dtown Boogie Music; Emi Feist Catalog Inc; Songs Of Riser House; Songs Of Wild Cat Well Music; Sony/ATV Countryside; Story Farmer; Tacklebox Music Publishing

SINGLE OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]

  • 6 Months Later - Megan Moroney

Producers: Kristian Bush

Record Company-Label: Sony Music Nashville / Columbia Records

  • Choosin’ Texas - Ella Langley

Producers: Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert, Ben West

Record Company-Label: SAWGOD / Columbia Records

  • I Never Lie - Zach Top

Producers: Carson Chamberlain

Record Company-Label: Leo33

  • Somewhere Over Laredo - Lainey Wilson

Producers: Jay Joyce

Record Company-Label: BBR Music Group / BMG Nashville / Broken Bow Records

  • The Fall - Cody Johnson

Producers: Trent Willmon

Record Company-Label: CoJo Music / Warner Records Nashville

MUSIC EVENT OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]

  • A Song To Sing - Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton

Producers: Dave Cobb

Record Company-Label: Republic Records

  • Amen - Shaboozey & Jelly Roll

Producers: Danny Majic, Nevin Sastry, Sean Cook

Record Company-Label: Empire

  • Don’t Mind If I Do - Riley Green feat. Ella Langley

Producers: Dann Huff, Michael Knox

Record Company-Label: Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment

  • Trailblazer - Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson

Producers: Tony Brown, Reba McEntire

Record Company-Label: MCA

  • You Had To Be There - Megan Moroney & Kenny Chesney

Producers: Kristian Bush

Record Company-Label: Sony Music Nashville / Columbia Records

VISUAL MEDIA OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Producer(s)/Director(s)/Artist(s)]

  • 6 Months Later - Megan Moroney

Producers: Christen Pinkston & Wesley Stebbins-Perry

Director: CeCe Dawson, Megan Moroney

  • A Song To Sing - Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton

Producers: James Stratakis

Director: Alexa King Stone, Stephen Kinigopoulos

  • Cuckoo -Stephen Wilson, Jr.

Producers: Tim Cofield

Director: Tim Cofield

  • Somewhere Over Laredo - Lainey Wilson

Producers: Katie Babbage

Director: TK McKamy

  • The Fall - Cody Johnson

Producers: Christen Pinkston & Wesley Stebbins-Perry

Director: Dustin Haney

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR

  • Jessie Jo Dillon
  • Ashley Gorley
  • Charlie Handsome
  • Chase McGill
  • Blake Pendergrass

ARTIST-SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR

  • Luke Combs
  • Riley Green
  • Ella Langley
  • Megan Moroney
  • Morgan Wallen

NOMINEES IN NUMERICAL ORDER:

  • Megan Moroney (9): Entertainer of the Year; Female Artist of the Year; Song of the Year (Artist and Songwriter nominations); Single of the Year, Music Event of the Year; Visual Media of the Year (Artist and Director nominations); Artist-Songwriter of the Year
  • Miranda Lambert (8): Female Artist of the Year; Song of the Year (“A Song To Sing” - Artist and Songwriter nominations); Song of the Year (“Choosin’ Texas” - Songwriter nomination); Single of the Year (Producer nomination); Music Event of the Year (“A Song To Sing” and “Trailblazer”); Visual Media of the Year
  • Ella Langley (7): Female Artist of the Year; Song of the Year (Artist and Songwriter nominations); Single of the Year (Artist and Producer nominations); Music Event of the Year; Artist-Songwriter of the Year
  • Lainey Wilson (7): Entertainer of the Year; Female Artist of the Year; Song of the Year (Artist and Songwriter); Single of the Year; Music Event of the Year; Visual Media of the Year
  • Chris Stapleton (6): Entertainer of the Year; Male Artist of the Year; Song of the Year (Artist and Songwriter nominations); Music Event of the Year, Visual Media of the Year
  • Zach Top (5): Male Artist of the Year; Album of the Year, Song of the Year (Artist and Songwriter nominations); Single of the Year
  • Riley Green (4): Male Artist of the Year; Album of the Year; Music Event of the Year; Artist-Songwriter of the Year 
  • Cody Johnson (4): Entertainer of the Year; Male Artist of the Year; Single of the Year; Visual Media of the Year
  • Luke Combs (3): Entertainer of the Year; Male Artist of the Year; Artist-Songwriter 
  • Morgan Wallen (3): Entertainer of the Year; Album of the Year; Artist-Songwriter 
  • Jelly Roll (2): Entertainer of the Year; Music Event of the Year 
  • Reba McEntire (2): Music Event of the Year; Music Event of the Year (Producer) 
  • Shaboozey (2): New Male Artist of the Year; Music Event of the Year
  • 49 Winchester (1): Group of the Year
  • Gavin Adcock (1): New Male Artist of the Year
  • Avery Anna (1): New Female Artist of the Year
  • Kelsea Ballerini (1): Female Artist of the Year
  • Brooks & Dunn (1): Duo of the Year
  • Brothers Osborne (1): Duo of the Year
  • Mackenzie Carpenter (1): New Female Artist of the Year
  • Kenny Chesney (1): Music Event of the Year
  • Dan + Shay (1): Duo of the Year
  • Dasha (1): New Female Artist of the Year
  • Carter Faith (1): Album of the Year
  • Flatland Cavalry (1): Group of the Year
  • Caroline Jones (1): New Female Artist of the Year
  • Vincent Mason (1): New Male Artist of the Year
  • Parker McCollum (1): Album of the Year
  • Muscadine Bloodline (1): Duo of the Year
  • Old Dominion (1): Group of the Year
  • Rascal Flatts (1): Group of the Year
  • The Red Clay Strays (1): Group of the Year
  • Emily Ann Roberts (1): New Female Artist of the Year
  • Thelma & James (1): Duo of the Year
  • Hudson Westbrook (1): New Male Artist of the Year
  • Tucker Wetmore (1): New Male Artist of the Year
  • Stephen Wilson Jr. (1): Visual Media of the Year

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • The eligibility period for submissions for the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards is January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. 
  • The awards count for artists reflects categories in which they have been recognized as individuals or as part of their duo or group. In some cases, an artist may receive more than one nomination per category, such as producer, director, or songwriter, which factors into their official count.
  • Award recipients in each category are noted above in brackets in the Album of the Year, Single of the Year, Song of the Year, Video of the Year, and Music Event of the Year.
  • Awards are voted on by members of the Academy of Country Music, which boasts a record-high membership this year of more than 5,000 members and serves as a powerhouse advocate for Country fans, artists, and all facets of the business.
  • A full database of previous Academy of Country Music Awards nominations and winners can be found on the Academy of Country Music website in the “Past Winners” section found HERE.

Established in 1966, the Academy of Country Music Awards is the longest-running Country Music awards show and made history in 2022 as the first major awards ceremony to exclusively livestream, in collaboration with Prime Video. The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards is produced by Dick Clark Productions (DCP). Raj Kapoor and Patrick Menton are executive producers, with Kapoor also serving as showrunner. Damon Whiteside serves as executive producer for the Academy of Country Music, and Jay Penske and Barry Adelman serve as executive producers for DCP. John Saade will also continue to serve as consulting producer for Amazon MGM Studios.

Additional performers, presenters, ACM Awards week events, and the host will be announced in the coming weeks. The Media Credential Application to cover on-site in Las Vegas, Nevada, is now available HERE.

The Mountain Valley® Spring Water (Instagram: @mountainvalleywater) is the Official Water of the Academy of Country Music Awards.

Follow the Academy of Country Music on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok, join the conversation with #ACMawards, and sign up for the FREE ACM A-List to be the first to know the latest news and for exclusive pre-sale opportunities.

About the Academy of Country Music:

Founded in Southern California in 1964 as a regional trade organization, the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC (ACM) has grown over the past 60 years into a leading association for the Country Music industry. Headquartered in Nashville, TN and boasting record-high membership of more than 5,000 worldwide, the Academy serves as a powerhouse advocate for Country fans, artists, and all facets of the business, as well as a supporter of philanthropic work through charitable partner ACM LIFTING LIVES, dedicated to improving lives through the power of music and providing aid in times of need, with a focus on health initiatives. 2026 continues to be a landmark year for the Academy, building on last year’s success of the 60th ACM Awards, hosted by entertainment icon Reba McEntire, which returned to the Dallas Cowboys' world headquarters in Texas for a third consecutive year and streamed live to a global audience on Prime Video. The Academy also remains relentlessly committed to creating a more inclusive environment for underrepresented groups in Country Music, from the boardroom to the stage, and proudly presents ACM Level Up, a two-year professional development and enrichment curriculum for rising leaders, among other initiatives. For more information, visit ACMcountry.com or ACMLiftingLives.org.

About Dick Clark Productions:

Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming including “The Golden Globes,” the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of film, television and podcasting, “American Music Awards,” “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” the No. 1 entertainment special in America, “Golden Eve,” “Academy of Country Music Awards,” “Billboard Music Awards,” “Rising Stars of Country Music,” Emmy®-winning series “So You Think You Can Dance,” and “American Bandstand,” the iconic and groundbreaking cultural phenomenon that defined a generation. Dick Clark Productions also possesses one of the world’s most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.

About Prime Video: 

Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports – including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Red One, Road House, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout, Reacher, The Boys, Cross, and The Idea of You; licensed fan favorites; Prime member exclusive access to coverage of live sports including Thursday Night Football, WNBA, and NWSL, and acclaimed sports documentaries including Bye Bye Barry and Kelce; and programming from partners such as Apple TV+, Max, Crunchyroll and MGM+ via Prime Video add-on subscriptions, as well as more than 500 free ad-supported (FAST) Channels. Prime members in the U.S. can share a variety of benefits, including Prime Video, by using Amazon Household. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment as part of the Prime membership. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles via the Prime Video Store and can enjoy even more content for free with ads. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favorite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access. For more info, visit www.amazon.com/primevideo.

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60th ACM Awards Electronic Press Kit

Show Clips HERE; Getty Images HERE; EPK/Video Footage HERE

Press Releases
April 9, 2026
Press Releases
February 24, 2025

CBS and Dick Clark Productions announced today that the 2025 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS (AMAs), the world’s largest fan-voted music awards show, is set to air live from Las Vegas on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26 on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S.* The 51st AMAs will broadcast globally across linear and digital platforms and will honor the most popular songs and artists of the year while paying tribute to our country’s troops. More details to be announced soon.

Celebrating the most iconic music in America—the American Music Awards is the world’s largest fan-voted award show honoring today’s most influential artists and their passionate fanbases. Each Memorial Day, the AMAs pays special tribute to our veterans through authentic performances and unforgettable moments. Created by legendary producer and visionary Dick Clark and first awarded in 1974, the AMAs is known for delivering half a century of iconic performances, enduring moments that have defined and shaped pop culture, as well as a history of introducing audiences to breakthrough artists.

This year marks the return of the AMAs following October 2024’s top-rated “American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special” on CBS - named one of the most-watched entertainment specials of the year.  As the most-streamed AMAs in the show's history, the star-studded special surpassed 13M in reach and averaged over 6.1M viewers, an increase of +53% from the last show in 2022 on ABC, making it the largest year over year growth of a music special or award show in the world.  The evening celebrated half a century of groundbreaking music with an all-star packed lineup that included Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Gloria Estefan, Jennifer Hudson, Carrie Underwood, Green Day, Brad Paisley, Chaka Khan, Sheila E., Gladys Knight, Kane Brown, Nelly, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, RAYE, Stray Kids, AJ McLean, Jimmy Kimmel, Kate Hudson, Lance Bass, Reba McEntire, Samuel L. Jackson, and Smokey Robinson.

The AMAs is produced by Dick Clark Productions.

For the latest news, exclusive content, and updates, follow the AMAs:

*Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.

About CBS

CBS, a subsidiary of Paramount Global, creates and distributes industry-leading content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. The Company has businesses with origins that date back to the dawn of the broadcasting age as well as new ventures that operate on the leading edge of media. It includes some of the industry’s most successful and popular brands and businesses: CBS Television Network, CBS News and Stations, CBS Sports, CBS Studios, CBS Media Ventures and CBS digital properties.

About Dick Clark Productions

Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming including the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," “Golden Globes,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” from 19 Entertainment and DCP, and “Streamy Awards.” Dick Clark Productions owns one of the world's most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation, in a subsidiary joint venture between Penske Media and Eldridge. Dick Clark Productions is a Penske Media company. For more information, please visitDickClark.com.

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Media Contacts

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CBS, Kate Fisher, KHFisher@cbs.com

Press Releases
February 21, 2025

Today, Billboard unveiled the exciting opening acts for its star-studded concert series at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, TX. Billboard THE STAGE at SXSW will feature an incredible roster of emerging talent alongside the previously announced headliners: Koe Wetzel, Grupo Frontera, and John Summit. The concert series will take place from March 13-15 at the iconic Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park.

Kicking off the series on March 13, Ashley Cooke will open for Texas-born country sensation Koe Wetzel. On March 14, Majo Aguilar will warm up the crowd for the Música Mexicana powerhouse Grupo Frontera, and on March 15, DJ Nala will get the party started before globally-renowned dance music artist John Summit takes the stage to close out the weekend with his high-energy beats.

Ticket Information:

Tickets for Billboard THE STAGE at SXSW are now on sale via Ticketmaster with a reserved amount exclusively for existing SXSW Platinum and Music Badge holders, and SXSW Music Festival wristband holders. 

Don't miss your chance to experience these incredible performances live! For more information and to purchase tickets, please click HERE

Additional Experiences:

  • Carnival Cruise Line will provide an exciting Celebration Key-inspired experience at THE STAGE, complete with themed pedicabs and a tropical paradise zone at the venue.
  • Azzaro Parfums will offer a fragrance sampling station throughout the event, where guests will have the opportunity to explore Azzaro’s iconic WANTED collection, experiencing signature scents in an interactive, hands-on environment.
  • Bulleit Frontier Whiskey will be on site to toast music’s movers and shakers of SXSW with their Frontier Whiskey lounge accessible to guests 21+. The lounge will feature a private bar and place to relax between sets as well as a whiskey sampling and custom signature cocktails at all concessions.
  • In partnership with REVERB, one lucky winner will receive a VIP trip to SXSW, including access to THE STAGE @ SXSW, a meet-and-greet with Koe Wetzel, and more. To enter the contest, please visit prizeo.com/Koe.

If you are interested in covering Billboard THE STAGE at SXSW in Austin, please reach out to Lydia Baskharoon at lbaskharoon@pmc.com

Follow Billboard on Social Media 

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ABOUT BILLBOARD 

Billboard is the ultimate barometer of success in music. Through its iconic charts, breaking news, thought leadership, multi-platform storytelling and world class events, Billboard tracks the world’s top musicians and the business that powers them. Since its origin in 1894, music leaders and fans across the world look to Billboard as the most trusted source for music information, spanning more than a dozen countries and published in 10 languages. The prestigious Billboard Music Awards are the only premium awards ceremony that recognize musicians for their undeniable achievements on the Billboard charts, using pure data to determine the winners, rather than relying on opaque committees or undisclosed voters to select the honorees giving fans maximum impact at each year's ceremony, as Billboard's chart data measures fans' engagement with their favorite music. Billboard’s other premium experiences range from the Billboard Power 100 to Billboard Women in Music, Billboard Latin Music Week, and Billboard Live, which connects the most impactful artists and industry leaders with fans from all cultures and corners of the globe.

Media Contacts:  

Penske Media Corporation/Billboard 

Lydia Baskharoon, lbaskharoon@pmc.com  

SXSW

Benjamin Perez, benjamin@sxsw.com

February 20, 2025

Today, Rolling Stone announced its return to South by Southwest® (SXSW®) in Austin, TX, with its highly anticipated third-annual Future of Music showcase, presented by JBL. Quickly established as a marquee showcase of the SXSW music festival, the four-night concert series will celebrate the trailblazing artists shaping the music of tomorrow. The Future of Music showcase will take place at ACL Live at the Moody Theater and feature performances from Benson Boone, Megan Moroney, Ivan Cornejo, Rema, and many more, kicking off Tuesday, March 11 and running through Friday, March 14.  

 

“We’re thrilled to be back for our third year in a row at SXSW,” said Gus Wenner, CEO of Rolling Stone. “The Future of Music showcase is a living expression of Rolling Stone's vision for what's new and what's next in music. We're proud to be able to feature the brightest stars of tomorrow in print, online and on stage."  

 

The Future of Music concert series coincides with Rolling Stone's Future of Music print issue, on newsstands in April. The showcase includes talent featured in the third annual Future 25 list, which highlights the artists who have the Rolling Stone staff most excited about the future of music in 2025 and beyond.  

 

Concert Schedule:

Tuesday, March 11 – Benson Boone, Hannah Bahng, LAILA!, Jasmine 4.t, Duplexity, DJ Mel  

Wednesday, March 12 – Megan Moroney, Stephen Wilson Jr., Larkin Poe, Brittney Spencer, DJs Moonshine and Prison Rodeo of Honky Tonkin in Queens

Thursday, March 13 – Ivan Cornejo, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Nsqk, GALE, Riobamba

Friday, March 14 – Rema, Anycia, Samara Cyn, AJ McQueen, Annabelle Kline  

Rolling Stone’s Future of Music showcase is presented by JBL, a pioneer in innovative audio. At SXSW, JBL will debut its new suite of portable speakers—the Flip 7 and Charge 6. Fans are invited to visit JBL’s Sound Bodega from 1-7 PM on Wednesday, March 12 and Thursday, March 13. Located next to the Future of Music showcase at 3TEN, JBL’s Sound Bodega will offer exclusive interviews with Future of Music artists, live performances, and hands-on experiences with new products.  

 

“As two brands that champion music and artists, we are so excited to be partnering with Rolling Stone on their Future of Music platform.  It's a natural fit with so many shared equities and we plan to bring something special to SXSW this year,” said Chris Epple, JBL’s VP Marketing, Americas.

 

Rivian, iHeartMedia, Bardstown Bourbon and Colossal are also official partners of The Future of Music showcase.  

 

Rivian and Rolling Stone are teaming up to celebrate the launch of the new, exclusive California Dune Edition R1S and R1T. These limited-edition vehicles, which will be showcased at SXSW, are based on Rivian’s Tri-Motor, with design inspired by the rolling sand dunes of Southern California.  

 

Throughout 2024, Colossal partnered with Rolling Stone and MusiCares to launch the search for America’s Next Top Hitmaker. Through this fundraising competition for emerging musicians, Colossal successfully raised over $2.1 million to benefit MusiCares. The winner, Duplexity, will kick off the Future of Music showcase on Tuesday, March 11.  

 

Bardstown Bourbon, the most innovative brand in American Whiskey, will be serving up specialty cocktails at the event.  

 

Last year’s Future of Music showcase, which also took place at the Moody Theater, hosted over 12,500 attendees over four nights and featured performances by Teezo Touchdown, Peso Pluma, Flo Milli, and Faye Webster.  

 

The Future of Music showcase is open to all SXSW badge holders and the public. Please note that badge holders will receive priority admission, and the general public will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Gates open daily at 6:15 PM, with doors opening at 6:45 PM.

 

Rolling Stone journalists will report live throughout March 11-14, bringing audiences the latest news, photography, performance videos, and artist interviews from the showcase.  

 

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ABOUT ROLLING STONE:

Five decades since its founding, Rolling Stone today has evolved into a multi-platform content brand with unrivalled access and authority. Published in 10 languages, Rolling Stone has a global audience of over 75 million across 14 international editions. Staying true to its mission to tell exceptional stories that illuminate the culture of our times, Rolling Stone is an authority for music reviews, in-depth interviews, hard-hitting political commentary, and award-winning journalism across print, digital, mobile, video, social and events. Operated and published by Penske Media Corporation, Rolling Stone provides “all the news that fits.”  

 

ABOUT SXSW:

SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of tech, film and television, music, education, and culture. An essential destination for global professionals, the annual March event features sessions, music, and comedy showcases, film and television screenings, exhibitions, professional development, and a variety of networking opportunities. SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and individuals come together. SXSW 2025 will take place March 7–15 in Austin. Learn more at sxsw.com. To register for the event, please visit sxsw.com/attend.  

 

SXSW’s expansion into the Asia Pacific region, with SXSW Sydney starting in 2023 and Europe with SXSW London in 2025, provides new possibilities at this iconic experience. These events, each with their own distinct flavor, make South By an indispensable three-stop tour for the global creative community.  

 

ABOUT JBL:

For over 75 years, JBL has shaped life’s most memorable moments at the intersection of music, lifestyle, gaming and sports. JBL elevates listening experiences with superior audio quality and product designs that encourage individuality and self-expression. With unmatched professional credentials and industry-leading innovation, JBL is a trailblazer in the audio industry because of passionate and talented engineers and designers around the globe. JBL Pro Sound is the foremost technology pushing culture forward through major pop culture events and partnerships with the world’s top talent across music, sports and esports.   

 

ABOUT RIVIAN:

Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) is an American automotive manufacturer that develops and builds category-defining electric vehicles and accessories. The company creates innovative and technologically advanced products that are designed to excel at work and play with the goal of accelerating the global transition to zero-emission transportation and energy. Rivian vehicles are built in the United States and are sold directly to consumer and commercial customers. The company provides a full suite of services that address the entire lifecycle of the vehicle and stay true to its mission to keep the world adventurous forever. Whether taking families on new adventures or electrifying fleets at scale, Rivian vehicles all share a common goal — preserving the natural world for generations to come. Learn more about the company, products, and careers at www.rivian.com.  

 

ABOUT IHEARTMEDIA:

iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, with 90% of Americans listening to iHeart broadcast radio every month. iHeart’s broadcast radio assets alone have a larger audience in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the size of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled audience of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined, has the most recognizable live events across all genres of music, has the number one social footprint among audio players, with seven times more followers than the next audio media brand, and is the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.  

 

ABOUT BARDSTOWN BOURBON COMPANY:

Bardstown Bourbon Company is pushing the boundaries of innovation while honoring the traditional art of making great whiskey. With the most modern, technically advanced whiskey distillery, Bardstown Bourbon Co. combines distillation and spirited hospitality into a modern, authentic bourbon experience unlike any other on the Kentucky Bourbon TrailTM. Named 2023 Worldwide Whiskey Producer of the Year by IWSC and boasting the highest rated bourbon in the world, Bardstown Bourbon Co. is working to push the entire industry in a direction that is more innovative, more transparent and more collaborative. Bardstown Bourbon Co. owns Green River Distilling Co. and is a top 10 distiller in the U.S. For more information visit BardstownBourbon.com.    

 

ABOUT COLOSSAL:

Colossal is a nationally registered professional fundraiser that inspires people to advocate for themselves and those in need. Through online competitions like America's Next Top Hitmaker, participants have the opportunity to make their mark while also making a big impact. Colossal competitions serve as fundraising campaigns for DTCare, a United States 501(c)(3) public charity organization, which then grants donation funds to specified charities at the completion of the competitions. Learn more at colossal.org. Who’s Next?  

 

ABOUT MUSICARES:

MusiCares helps the humans behind music because music gives so much to the world. Offering preventive, emergency and recovery programs, MusiCares is a safety net supporting the health and welfare of the music community. Founded by the Recording Academy® in 1989 as a U.S. based 501(c)(3) charity, MusiCares safeguards the well-being of all music people through direct financial grant programs, networks of support resources, and tailored crisis relief efforts. MusiCares is here to support the music community during times of disaster, such as the current wildfires in Los Angeles. Music professionals affected by these events can reach out for assistance with costs related to evacuation, relocation, instrument replacement, home damage, medical care, mental health services, and other essential living expenses. For more information or to apply for support, contact MusiCares at MusiCaresRelief@musicares.org or call 1-800-687-4227.  

 

Media Contacts:

Penske Media Corporation/Rolling Stone

Nicole Morano, nmorano@pmc.com  

Brooke Jaffe, bjaffe@pmc.com    

 

SXSW

Benjamin Perez, benjamin@sxsw.com

Brands
February 19, 2025

Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified,The Immersive Rock Experience, an unprecedented 360-degree immersive experience opening March 12, 2025, at Illuminarium Las Vegas at AREA15. This first of its kind spectacle is a mind-blowing celebration the music, history, imagery and culture of rock ‘n’ roll, encompassing over 1,000 photographs, 200 videos, 1,300 Rolling Stone covers, and featuring over 300 iconic artists whose music changed the world.

  

Drawing from rare live performance and behind-the-scenes footage, never-before-seen moments, exclusive portrait sessions, album art, and posters, Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified will deliver one of the most comprehensive collections of rock ‘n’ roll imagery ever assembled.  Narrated by actor/musician Kevin Bacon, this visual, historical, and sonic tour spans genres and generations, offering powerful insights into rock’s influential past and living present.  Above all else, Amplified is a celebration full of music and exultation – a chance to step inside what Jimi Hendrix once called The Electric Church. 

 

“We are proud to partner with Illuminarium and a top-tier creative team to present Amplified, a powerful story of rock ‘n’ roll – one that echoes our own legacy and the deep cultural impact this music has made,” said Gus Wenner, Chief Executive Officer of Rolling Stone. “Amplified is a uniquely immersive experience and transports you through the history of rock ‘n’ roll – past and present – through sight, sound, and motion.”

 

Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified was created by Brand New World Studios exclusively for Illuminarium, a sensory space of 360-degree sight, sound, and unprecedented scale, powered by the world’s most advanced 4K laser projection, 3D audio and interactive technologies.  

 

“We can think of no better partner than Rolling Stone, the authoritative voice that has chronicled the history of rock, to embark on our newest, most unique experience,” said Alan Greenberg, CEO of Illuminarium.  “Our guests will be awestruck by the sound and images from floor to ceiling. This is much more than a show – it’s a time machine for music fans of all ages.”   

The Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified experience begins the moment guests arrive, including interactive lobby elements, a real rock show merchandise experience and a full-service bar to enjoy before the journey begins. Guests will then be guided through eight transformative chapters devoted to rock's greatest artists, the message of their music, and the way it shaped not just sound, but the world around it - from the hair, the cars, the clothes to the fans and so much more.

“Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified is the ultimate immersive rock experience, a journey through rock ‘n’ roll and its impact on popular culture,” saysExecutive Producer Brad Siegel, Founder of Brand New World Studios. “It’s full of breathtaking images and music, but we knew it needed to be more than a wild ride; it needed to be a story that explored the impact of the soundtrack of our lives because stories bring people together, help us interpret our experiences and find meaning.” 

 

The power of rock ‘n’ roll has always been captured in electrifying imagery. Over 500photographers and film directors like Mark Seliger, Danny Clinch, LynnGoldsmith, Anton Corbijn, Bob Gruen, Jim Marshall, Neil Preston, JanetteBeckman, and Pooneh Ghana took risks and pushed boundaries, just like the musicians they immortalized.  

 

“Music imagery is about experiences,” says Jodi Peckman, Executive Producer and formerCreative Director of Rolling Stone.  “It’s about the unbridled joy of concerts and our connection to our favorite artists. Every picture tells a story and Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified has hundreds of stories to tell.” 

 

The experience unites executive producer Brad Siegel, whose transformative leadership at TNT, TCM and Cartoon Network shaped contemporary media, with three-decade Rolling Stone veteran Jodi Peckman, bringing her iconic visual perspective as Photography and Film Curator working alongside Director of Photography Meghan Benson and former Rolling Stone Executive Editor Joe Levy whose writing and music supervision delivered a transformative story and music experience.  The experience's revolutionary design and visual narrative comes from Pentagram principals AbbottMiller and Emily Oberman, with motion design by Good Company andOscar-winning Sound Designer Peter Lehman and Supervising Producer KevinWagner creating the sonic landscape.  

 

Rolling Stone and Illuminarium’s multi-year licensing partnership will bring immersive, music driven experiences to audiences across multiple markets in the U.S. and internationally. 

 

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Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified, The Immersive RockExperience, plays daily at Illuminarium Las Vegas starting from 11 a.m. Last show time on Friday and Saturday is at 11 p.m. and Sunday – Thursday at 9 p.m.Tickets, starting at $40 for general admission, are on sale now and can be purchased at illuminarium.com/lasvegas. 

 

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About Illuminarium Experiences 

Illuminarium Experiences is a global experiential company offering breakthrough immersive360-degree cinematic entertainment, presented in its one-of-a-kind custom designed venues. Illuminarium surrounds visitors in a sensory space of sight, sound and scale unlike any other, providing boundless experiences and a personal connection to the world around them. With a fully customizable canvas, Illuminarium is the ideal location for special events, group outings, and viewing parties. Created by Alan Greenberg, RadicalMedia and RockwellGroup, Illuminarium Experiences brings together best-in-class partners in content creation, theatrical design, interactive technologies and venue operations. Illuminarium has locations in Las Vegas, Atlanta, Toronto andMacau, and is launching a worldwide touring operation. For more information and to purchase tickets, guests may visit illuminarium.com. 

 

AboutBrand New World Studios

BrandNew World Studios (BNWS) is the world’s first purpose driven content studio.BNWS tells meaningful stories that positively impact people’s lives.  Since 2018 BNWS has produced award winning purpose-driven film, television and short form digital content for worldwide audiences, businesses and non-profit organizations. Its most recent release is the feature documentary WHY IS MONA LISA SMILING: The Reimagination of theCorporation and COMEBACK: A March Madness Story that premiered on TNT&TBS for 2024 The Final Four.  BNWS business film division has produced purpose documentaries for Salesforce, Fortune, BMW,Master Card, Bolthouse Farms, Diligent, P&G, Swarovski, Truist andCoca-Cola to name a few. The company’s software division has developed PURPOSEBOOK, the first and only proprietary platform, technology and algorithm-driven methodology that utilizes AI to allow individuals to discover and activate their own unique purpose and make a film about it.

 

The company was founded by Bradley Siegel and Joey Reiman and born of the belief that the power of a well-told story can inspire people’s lives and drive change for a better world. Mr. Siegel’s original productions have garnered over 125 Emmys, Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild Awards, Peabody, NAACP Image andSports Emmy Awards.

 

AboutRolling Stone: 

Five decades since its founding, Rolling Stone today has evolved into a multi-platform content brand with unrivaled access and authority, reaching a global audience of over 60 million people per month. Staying true to its mission to tell exceptional stories that illuminate the culture of our times, Rolling Stone is an authority for music reviews, in-depth interviews, hard-hitting political commentary and award-winning journalism across print, digital, mobile, video, social and events. Operated and published by Penske Media Corporation, Rolling Stone provides “all the news that fits.” 

 

FORMORE INFORMATION: 

Tawny Bakke/Dave Kirvin, Kirvin Doak Communications: Illuminarium@kirvindoak.com 

 

 

Press Releases
February 18, 2025

Fans are Invited to Access the Best Tickets Available for this Unforgettable, Star-Studded Country Music Event Through the ACM Awards Pre-Sale Starting on Tuesday, February 18; Pre-Sale Tickets are Available by Signing up for a Free Fan Membership Newsletter at ACM A-List

General On-Sale Starts Friday, February 21 at 10:00 a.m. CT at SeatGeek

Today, the Academy of Country Music (ACM) announced ticket on-sale information for the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards which will take place Thursday, May 8, live from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys. The 60th ACM Awards will stream LIVE exclusively on Prime Video. Hosted by entertainment icon Reba McEntire, the ACM Awards continues to give fans around the world an exclusive invitation to a Country Music show sixty years in the making, featuring performances by the greatest Country Music stars of the past, present, and future. 

  • ACM A-LIST TICKET PRE-SALE: Tickets will be available for ACM A-List subscribers starting Tuesday, February 18. To gain access to presale tickets before they go on sale to the general public, sign up for the ACM A-List free email newsletter and you’ll be sent a pre-sale code that will grant you access to purchase tickets in advance of the public on-sale.

  • GENERAL PUBLIC TICKET ON-SALE: Tickets will go on sale to the general public at 11:00 a.m. ET/10:00 a.m. CT/8:00 a.m. PT on Friday, February 21 at SeatGeek. Prices start as low as $100 before taxes and fees. 

“This year’s ACM Awards is a celebration sixty years in the making, and we plan to make it one of the biggest and best shows yet!” said ACM CEO Damon Whiteside. “The 60th ACM Awards will mark our third consecutive year at Ford Center in The Star District, home of the Dallas Cowboys in Frisco, Texas, and we can’t wait to bring the ACM Awards back to the loyal Country Music fan base in Texas, and to those watching all around the globe on Amazon Prime Video. With Reba at the helm as our host, we’ll be commemorating the legends of Country Music while honoring the biggest and brightest stars of today.”

“The bar has been set very high during the first two years of hosting Country Music’s  Party of the Year,” said Dallas Cowboys Owner, President and General Manager Jerry Jones. “I think we all agree, though, that the upcoming Academy of Country Music Awards’ 60th show is going to exceed that bar. Having an amazing icon of music and entertainment in Reba back for another year as host just sets this up to be one of the best ever and the Ford Center will be home to Country Music’s biggest and brightest stars once again.”

The 60th ACM Awards marks a return to Frisco, Texas for the third consecutive year, after two years of unforgettable moments, including acknowledging the top artists in the genre, and bringing superstar collaborations to the ACM Awards stage. Ford Center at The Star in Frisco opened in 2016 and serves as the state-of-the-art practice facility for the Dallas Cowboys, as well as the home for many major sporting events throughout the year. 2023’s ACM Awards was the first awards show to take place at Ford Center.

The 2024 show, also hosted by Reba McEntire, was a two-hour concert event which streamed live globally on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch. The night featured an all-star lineup of memorable moments, including 18 show-stopping performances from 19 artists, including Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, Chris Stapleton and Dua Lipa, Cody Johnson, Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan, Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Nate Smith and Avril Lavigne, Parker McCollum, Post Malone, Reba McEntire, Thomas Rhett, and Tigirlily Gold

The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards is produced by Dick Clark Productions (DCP). Raj Kapoor is executive producer and showrunner, with Patrick Menton as co-executive producer. Jay Penske and Barry Adelman serve as executive producers for DCP, and Damon Whiteside serves as executive producer for the Academy of Country Music. John Saade will also continue to serve as consulting producer for Amazon MGM Studios.

Additional details, including nominees, performers, and ticketing information about additional ACM events surrounding the awards will all be announced in the coming months. 

About the Academy of Country Music       

Founded in Southern California in 1964 as a regional trade organization, the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC (ACM) has grown in the 60 years since into a leading association for the Country Music industry. Headquartered in Nashville, TN and boasting record-high membership of more than 5,000 worldwide, the Academy serves as a powerhouse advocate for Country fans, artists, and all facets of the business, as well as a supporter of philanthropic work through charitable partner ACM LIFTING LIVES, dedicated to improving lives through the power of music and providing aid in times of need, with a focus on health initiatives. 2025 is a landmark year for the Academy with the 60th ACM Awards, hosted by entertainment icon Reba McEntire, returning to the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys in Texas for a third consecutive year and streaming live for a global audience on Prime Video. The Academy also remains relentlessly committed to creating a more inclusive environment for underrepresented groups in Country Music, from the boardroom to the stage, and proudly presents ACM LEVel Up, a two-year professional development and enrichment curriculum for rising leaders, among other initiatives. For more information, visit ACMcountry.com or ACMLiftingLives.org

About Dick Clark Productions 

Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming including the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," “Golden Globes,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” from 19 Entertainment and DCP, and “Streamy Awards.” Dick Clark Productions owns one of the world's most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation, in a subsidiary joint venture between Penske Media and Eldridge. Dick Clark Productions is a Penske Media company. For more information, please visit DickClark.com

About Prime Video

Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports – including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Red One, Road House, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout, Reacher, The Boys, Cross, and The Idea of You; licensed fan favorites; Prime member exclusive access to coverage of live sports including Thursday Night Football, WNBA, and NWSL, and acclaimed sports documentaries including Bye Bye Barry and Kelce; and programming from partners such as Apple TV+, Max, Crunchyroll and MGM+ via Prime Video add-on subscriptions, as well as more than 500 free ad-supported (FAST) Channels. Prime members in the U.S. can share a variety of benefits, including Prime Video, by using Amazon Household. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment as part of the Prime membership. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles via the Prime Video Store, and can enjoy even more content for free with ads. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favorite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access. For more info visit www.amazon.com/primevideo

About The Star

The Star is the 91-acre campus of the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters and training facility in Frisco, Texas. Developed as a first-of-its-kind partnership between the City of Frisco, Frisco ISD and the Dallas Cowboys, The Star features Ford Center, a 12,000-seat indoor stadium and entertainment venue that hosts Frisco ISD football games, concerts, the prestigious Academy of Country Music Awards, the Dallas Open – an official ATP 500 tournament, and other special events; Cowboys Fit, a 60,000 square-foot gym developed in partnership with leading fitness developer, Mark Mastrov; Cowboys Club, a members-only club where the country club meets the NFL; the Omni Frisco Hotel, a 16-floor, 300-room luxury hotel; Baylor Scott & White Sports Therapy & Research at The Star, a 300,000 square-foot center of excellence for sports medicine; Twelve Cowboys Way, a 17-story, luxury residential tower in partnership between Pro Football Hall-of-Fame Quarterback #12 Roger Staubach, and Dallas-based developer and former Dallas Cowboys center, Robert Shaw; Formation, a dynamic coworking experience offering a collaborative work environment of open workspace, dedicated desks and private offices; as well as a variety of shopping, dining and nightlife options throughout The Star District. For more information on The Star, visit www.TheStarInFrisco.com.

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59th ACM Awards Electronic Press Kit

Show Clips HERE; EPK/Video Footage/Photos HERE

Prime Video Social Handles:

Amazon Prime Video Instagram: @PrimeVideo Twitter: @PrimeVideo

 

The Academy of Country Music

Twitter: @ACMawards Instagram: @ACMawards Facebook: @AcademyofCountryMusic

TikTok: @ACMAwards #ACMawards

 

Media Contacts:

Academy of Country Music

Jesse Knutson, jesse@acmcountry.com

Lexi Cothran, lexi.cothran@acmcountry.com

Dick Clark Productions 

Gina Sorial, gsorial@dickclark.com

Amazon Studios/Prime Video

Leshelle Sargent, Leshelle.Sargent@amazonstudios.com

Paige DuBois, Paige.Dubois@amazonstudios.com

Salem Hawatmeh, Salem.Hawatmeh@amazonstudios.com

Mekeisha Madden Toby, Mekeisha.MaddenToby@amazonstudios.com

Brands
February 13, 2025

Austin, Texas – February 13, 2025: Today, Penske Media Corporation’s (PMC) iconic brands announced a dynamic lineup of activations taking place at this year’s South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference and Festival in Austin, TX, March 7 – 15, 2025. The brands hosting must-see experiences, panel discussions, fireside chats, concerts and more include Rolling Stone, Variety, Billboard, Deadline, SHE Media, Sportico and The American Pavilion.

March 7-10: Deadline will host the Deadline Studio and the On The Go with Deadline social activation at the Thompson Hotel, with select talent from premiering projects in its signature studio for exclusive on-camera video interviews and both solo and group portraits.

March 7-9: The SHE Media Co-Lab returns to SXSW for three exciting days at 304 E. 3rd Street in Austin, featuring an impressive lineup of women’s health advocates, including Chelsea Handler, Naomi Watts, Christy Turlington Burns, Dr. Jennifer Ashton, Tamsen Fadal, Scott Galloway, Stacy London, Emma Lovewell, Sophia Bush, and more. At SXSW, the award-winning SHE Media Co-Lab will once again bring together trailblazers and thought leaders to spark conversations about women’s holistic health, offering diverse voices and perspectives to drive future progress. For updates, see here.

March 8-9: Variety is hosting a live podcast taping in partnership with YouTube on Saturday, March 8, with Hot Ones host Sean Evans, as well as hosts of Good Mythical Morning Rhett McLaughlin & Link Neal. They will also be joined by Marques Brownlee, host of Waveform Podcast and Variety Awards Editor Clayton Davis. On Sunday, March 9, Variety will host a first preview and cocktail reception for the compelling documentary “Reef Builders," presented by SHEBA. Immediately following, there will be a panel with actor, environmental advocate and associate producer, Auli’i Cravalho, director & producer, Stephen Shearman, Chief Marine Scientist for Mars Incorporated, Professor David Smith, and SHEBA Global VP, Mindy Barry, as well as moderated by Variety’s Clayton Davis.

March 11-12: Sportico is hosting the Sportico House, a two-day event at Wanderlust Wine Co., bringing together top industry professionals for an exciting mix of panel programming, live podcast tapings and networking opportunities. This activation will explore the intersection of sports, media, and business with an interactive experience for attendees through a unique Sportico lens.

March 11-14: Rolling Stone returns to Austin with its highly anticipated third-annual Future of Music showcase, presented by JBL. Quickly established as a marquee showcase of the SXSW music festival, the four-night concert series celebrates the trailblazing artists shaping the music of tomorrow. Taking place at ACL Live at the Moody Theater, the Future of Music showcase will be open to all SXSW badge holders and the public. Talent will be announced in the coming weeks.

March 13-15: Billboard's THE STAGE at SXSW is returning to Austin, TX for three nights of exceptional live performances at the iconic Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park. Each night will highlight a different musical genre, starting with a performance by Texas-born country superstar Koe Wetzel on March 13. The event will continue March 14 with a live set from Música Mexicana stars Grupo Frontera, followed by globally renowned dance music artist John Summit who will close out the series on March 15 with an unforgettable night of high-energy beats. Tickets are on sale here.

March 6-11: Since 1989, The American Pavilion’s (AmPav) esteemed Worldwide Student Program has introduced thousands of entertainment industry students to festivals and events worldwide. Last year, AmPav made its debut at SXSW with an expanded student program that gave twelve students access to the most highly influential industry events. This year, the program returns with six days of thought leadership programming and expert discussions from the world of film and TV.

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About Penske Media Corporation

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate monthly audience of more than 350 million. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media and live events, reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Dick Clark Productions, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Sportico, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, Vibe, IndieWire, Artforum, Gold Derby and Luminate, the premier data and analytics company. PMC’s journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several of the most iconic and vital cultural events such as The Golden Globes, Country Music Awards (ACMs), Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, SXSW, American Music Awards (AMAs), and Latin Music Week. Penske Media is headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, for more information, please visit www.PMC.com.

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