The Academy of Country Music and Dick Clark Productions have announced the first wave of performers for the upcoming Prime Video webcast on May 8th. Blake Shelton, Eric Church, and Lainey Wilson will take the stage in Texas for this star-studded event. All three artists are in high demand, having recently appeared on the popular “Opry 100” special.
Shelton is making a comeback with his new single “Texas” under BBR Music Group, while Church is gearing up for the release of his album “Evangeline vs. the Machine” on May 2nd. Wilson, who previously won entertainer of the year in 2024, continues her successful tour promoting her hit album “Whirlwind.”
The ACM Awards will once again be hosted by Reba McEntire and will be exclusively streamed on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch. The show will broadcast live from the Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, Texas on May 8th at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Tickets for the event can be purchased through SeatGeek.
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