Here's How to Watch the 2026 ACM Awards Without a Prime Membership Staff, 5/17/2026 Catch the 2026 ACM Awards live from Las Vegas on Prime Video without a membership! Hosted by Shania Twain, enjoy a star-studded night of country music on May 17 at 8 p.m. EST. Missed it? Stream the show the next day! The awards show airs exclusively on Prime Video -- but you don't need a membership to watch.
The ACM Awards are bringing country music to Las Vegas on May 17, and it's set to be an unforgettable night. Shania Twain will be the host for the evening, and the performance lineup reads like a who's who of the genre. If you're not watching the show from the MGM Grand Garden Arena, then you need to know how to watch from home.
The event will air exclusively on Prime Video and Amazon Music starting at 8 p.m. EST/7 p.m. CST on Sunday, May 17. But you do not need a Prime membership to watch. Simply follow this link to watch the livestream on a mobile device, tablet, TV, or smart device. If you miss the original broadcast, the show will be available to stream on May 18 at 8 p.m. EST/7 p.m. CST.
This year is bound to be a special one -- female artists are well represented with the most nominations. Megan Moroney leads the way with nine, Miranda Lambert has eight, and Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson both have seven. Ella has already been named the winner of Artist-Songwriter of the Year.
