The stage is officially set for one of the biggest nights in country music, and the performance lineup just got even bigger.
New names have been added to the Academy of Country Music Awards 2026, including Kane Brown, Ella Langley, and Blake Shelton—a mix of powerhouse stars and rising voices that reflects where country music is right now.
They’ll join a stacked group of performers like Avery Anna, Carter Faith, Dan + Shay, Jordan Davis, The Red Clay Strays, Thomas Rhett, Tucker Wetmore, and Zach Top—each bringing their own sound and energy to the night.
And that’s just part of the story.
They’ll take the stage alongside previously announced headliners like Cody Johnson, Kacey Musgraves, Lainey Wilson, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert, and Riley Green—making this one of the most diverse and star-packed ACM lineups in recent years.
With more performances still to be announced, anticipation is only building. From chart-topping veterans to breakout stars like Ella Langley, the 2026 show is shaping up to be a defining moment for the genre—where tradition meets the future, all on one stage.