Ashley McBryde, Shaboozey, and Keith Urban Named Presenters for 2026 ACM Awards

The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards is shaping up to be a monumental evening, with organizers exclusively announcing to Rolling Stone that country music heavyweights Ashley McBryde, Shaboozey, and Keith Urban will serve as presenters at this year’s ceremony.

These three artists are no strangers to the ACM stage. Keith Urban, a seasoned veteran of the awards, boasts an impressive 14 ACM wins, including the prestigious 2025 ACM Triple Crown Award. Ashley McBryde continues to solidify her place in the genre with three previous wins, while Shaboozey enters the night with four nominations, including a highly anticipated bid for Music Event of the Year for his Grammy-winning collaboration with Jelly Roll, “Amen.”

The star-studded roster of presenters extends well beyond the country music sphere, reflecting the event’s broad appeal. Joining the musicians on stage will be Super Bowl champion Andrew Whitworth, NASCAR Hall of Famer Carl Edwards, and Stacking Pennies podcast co-host Corey LaJoie. The evening will also feature appearances by ACM Award winner Lauren Alaina, Grammy winner Michael Bublé, the War and Treaty, former NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, and TJ Osborne of the Brothers Osborne.

As Rolling Stone previously reported, this year’s nominations highlight a significant shift in the industry, with women dominating the categories. Artists such as Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, and Lainey Wilson have secured more nominations than any of their male counterparts, signaling a powerful moment for female representation in country music.

The ceremony, produced by Dick Clark Productions, is set to take place this Sunday, May 17, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Fans can catch the action live on Prime Video starting at 8 p.m. ET. Tickets for the 61st ACM Awards and the surrounding week of events are currently available through AXS.