Shania Twain will host the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards on May 17, 2026 [1], [3].
The partnership marks a significant crossover between country and pop music, blending Twain's legendary status in Nashville with Styles' global pop influence.
The ACM Awards will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas [4] and will stream on Prime Video [5]. Twain said she is excited to host the awards and make sure artists feel comfortable on stage [6]. She said she wants to provide reassurance to a new generation of country stars [7].
Beyond the awards ceremony, Twain is set to join Harry Styles for his upcoming "Together Together" tour. She will serve as the opening act for 12 dates of the global trek [2], [8].
Styles said the collaboration is a "full circle moment" [9]. The pairing brings together two distinct eras of music superstardom—Twain's dominance of the 1990s country scene and Styles' modern pop success.
Twain expressed optimism regarding the fan reception for the tour partnership. "I think the fans will be happy," she said [10].
The 61st edition of the ACM Awards continues the organization's tradition of honoring the best in country music [4]. By taking the helm as host, Twain returns to a central role in the genre's most prominent celebrations while simultaneously expanding her reach into the pop market through the tour with Styles.
“"It's a full circle moment."”
This dual announcement signals a strategic bridge between traditional country music and contemporary global pop. By hosting the ACM Awards while touring with Harry Styles, Twain reinforces her role as a mentor to new country artists while maintaining her relevance across diverse musical demographics.
