How to Watch Tonight’s Streaming-Only Academy of Country Music Awards

Claire Franken
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The Academy of Country Music Awards are here! Here’s everything you need to know for watching the awards show’s 59th annual ceremony online.

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How to Watch the 2024 ACM Awards Online Streaming

This year’s Reba McEntire-hosted ACM Awards will stream live Thursday, May 16 at 8/7c on Prime Video. Prior to the big event, the 7 pm red carpet pre-show (hosted by Amber Anderson, Kelly Sutton, Makho Ndlovu and Elaina D. Smith) will stream live here on TVLine.com, as well as on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch. This year’s awards ceremony will be available to all, you don’t need to be a Prime member to tune in.

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Who’s Presenting at the 2024 ACM Awards?

This year’s presenters at the 2024 ACM Awards include: Alabama, BRELAND, Tyler Cameron, Jordan Davis, Sara Evans, Carin León, Little Big Town, Ashley McBryde, Dion Pride, Rozene Pride, Noah Reid, Richard Sherman, Charissa Thompson, Randy Travis and Clay Walker.

Who’s Performing at the 2024 ACM Awards?

Performers taking the stage at the 2024 ACM Awards include: Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Post Malone, Parker McCollum, Thomas Rhett, Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson and Reba McEntire. Plus, the big party will feature duets from Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan; Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani; and Nate Smith and Avril Lavigne.

Who’s Hosting the 2024 ACM Awards?

Country music icon Reba McEntire will host the 59th annual awards show. McEntire has dominated country music for decades, not to mention her extensive work on the small screen. Some readers may know her as a coach on NBC’s The Voice. (Will she return for Season 26?) Others might remember her recent national anthem performance at Super Bowl 58. (Watch video.) Plus, McEntire will star in NBC’s upcoming multi-camera comedy Happy Place opposite her former Reba co-star Melissa Peterman. (Watch trailer.)

Who are the Nominees at the 2024 ACM Awards?

This year’s big nominees can be streamed in a special curated playlist from Amazon Music:

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Below is a full list of the 2024 ACM Award nominees:

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Kane Brown
Luke Combs
Jelly Roll
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Lainey Wilson

FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Kelsea Ballerini
Ashley McBryde
Megan Moroney
Kacey Musgraves
Lainey Wilson

MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Luke Combs
Jelly Roll
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen

DUO OF THE YEAR
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Maddie & Tae
The War and Treaty

GROUP OF THE YEAR
Flatland Cavalry
Little Big Town
Lady A
Old Dominion
Zac Brown Band

NEW FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Kassi Ashton
Ashely Cooke
Hannah Ellis
Kylie Morgan
Megan Moroney

NEW MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
ERNEST
Kameron Marlowe
Dylan Scott
Conner Smith
Nate Smith

NEW DUO OR GROUP OF THE YEAR
Neon Union
Restless Road
Tigirlily Gold

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Gettin’ Old, Luke Combs
Higher, Chris Stapleton
Leather, Cody Johnson
One Thing at a Time, Morgan Wallen
Rolling Up the Welcome Mat (For Good), Kelsea Ballerini

SINGLE OF THE YEAR
“Burn It Down,” Parker McCollum
“Fast Car,” Luke Combs
“Need a Favor,” Jelly Roll
“Next Thing You Know,” Jordan Davis
“Last Night,” Morgan Wallen

SONG OF THE YEAR
“Fast Car,” Luke Combs; Tracy Chapman
“Heart Like A Truck,” Lainey Wilson; Dallas Wilson, Trannie Anderson
“Next Thing You Know,” Jordan Davis; Chase McGill, Greylan James, Josh Osborne
“The Painter,” Cody Johnson; Benjy Davis, Kat Higgins, Ryan Larkins
“Tennessee Orange,” Megan Moroney; Ben Williams, David Fanning, Paul Jenkins

MUSIC EVENT OF THE YEAR
“Can’t Break Up Now,” Old Dominion and Megan Moroney
“Different ‘Round Here,” Riley Green ft. Luke Combs
“I Remember Everything,” Zach Bryan ft. Kacey Musgraves
“Man Made A Bar,” Morgan Wallen ft. Eric Church
“Save Me,” Jelly Roll with Lainey Wilson

VISUAL MEDIA OF THE YEAR
“Burn It Down,” Parker McCollum
“Human,” Cody Johnson
“In Your Love,” Tyler Childers
“Next Thing You Know,” Jordan Davis
“Tennessee Orange,” Megan Moroney

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
Jessie Jo Dillon
Ashley Gorley
Hillary Lindsey
Chase McGill
Josh Thompson

ARTIST/SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
Zach Bryan
ERNEST
HARDY
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen

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