Several country music stars shared insights during interviews at the acm awards 2026.
The event featured discussions with artists including Shaboozey, who mentioned playing basketball and visiting saunas with Jelly Roll. Lainey Wilson described Riley Green as tall, dark and handsome during her chat. Michael Bublé discussed his new album as a tribute to country artists.
Initial reactions on X highlight artist interviews at the 2026 ACM Awards, including shares of Billboard clips with Shaboozey discussing collaborations, Cody Johnson joking about family, and previews of Shania Twain hosting, alongside neutral event coverage from journalists and media accounts.
Shania Twain takes over for Reba McEntire as ACM Awards 2026 host, teasing Vegas-style fashion, women-led nominations and her biggest gig yet on May 17. https://t.co/rvEU7wFv6m
— Woman's World Magazine (@WomansWorldUS) May 18, 2026
Cody Johnson Jokes at 2026 ACM Awards That He's 'Chopped Liver' to 7-Month-Old Son Jaycee: 'He's a Mama's Boy' https://t.co/SxqfB3NISx
— People (@people) May 18, 2026
ACM Awards Producers on What to Expect Sunday Night: Shania’s First Country Hosting Gig, Show’s Return to Vegas, 17 Performances in 2½ Hours and Meeting the Ella Langley Moment https://t.co/alQrPdyQhn via @variety
— Chris Willman (@ChrisWillman) May 17, 2026
📣 New Podcast! "Here’s How to Watch Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson & More Perform at the 2026 ACM Awards Online" on @Spreaker https://t.co/K6xV1SvRT6
— Music News Radio (@____groove) May 17, 2026
2026 ACM Awards: Shania Twain, Kacey Musgraves, more https://t.co/u18aV8mOmj pic.twitter.com/8Cj7to8jGL
— New York Post photos (@nypostphotos) May 17, 2026
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The 57th NAACP Image Awards concluded on February 28, 2026, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, honoring Black excellence across film, television, music, literature, and more. Michael B. Jordan won Entertainer of the Year, while Sinners dominated film categories with multiple awards. The ceremony, emceed by Deon Cole, aired live on BET and CBS.
Kacey Musgraves, Little Big Town and Miranda Lambert have been added to the performer lineup for the Academy of Country Music Awards. The event takes place at Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena and airs live on Prime Video and Amazon Music on May 17 at 8 p.m. ET. Nominees will be revealed on Thursday.
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The Academy of Country Music revealed the winners of its 2026 Radio Awards during the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville. Parker McCollum announced winners in on-air personality and radio station categories on March 18, while Lauren Alaina revealed the national on-air personality winners on March 20. B-Dub secured double wins in the national categories.
The NAACP Image Awards 2026 highlighted achievements by Black artists, with Teyana Taylor standing out for her work in film and music. Taylor received recognition for her roles in several films and her debut Grammy-nominated album. The event also celebrated rising stars like Olivia Dean amid a year of cultural shifts.
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Heart, George Clinton, Lucinda Williams and Take 6 will perform at the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum’s 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala on May 8. The event at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles honors 14 recordings spanning nearly a century and Warner Records. Norah Jones joins the lineup and will receive the Ray Charles Architect of Sound Award.