ACM Awards 2024: How to watch the show and performances online

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Get ready for the “Party of the Year”.

From Post Malone and Chris Stapleton to Lainey Wilson and Jelly Roll, some of country music's biggest stars have descended on the Lone Star State's Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, for this year's 59th annual Academy of Country Awards Music Awards. Hosted by country music icon Reba McEntire, the ACM Awards begin tonight on Prime Video.

“I'm tickled to be hosting the ACM Awards for the 17th time!” McEntire previously shared in a statement. “What an honor to be a part of the past, present and future of the Academy of Country Music with Amazon Prime Video. I can't wait to get to Texas and see everyone on May 16th!”

Now, let's get this party started.

How to Watch the ACM Awards Online

Just like last year, country music fans can tune into the ACM Awards live online — here's how:

stream the ACM Awards on Prime Video

The 2024 ACM Awards will not be televised on a local network, but will be streamed exclusively on Prime Video. Fans can live stream the ceremony and performances online for free — and you don't need to be a Prime member to watch.

Can you watch the ACM Awards for free?

While anyone with an Amazon Prime subscription already has access to Prime Video, fans can stream the ACMs without being a member this year. All you'll need is a strong WiFi connection so you don't miss any of the shows or winners.

Don't have Prime yet? You can sign up for a free 30-day trial to test the service before committing to a subscription, which costs $14.99 per month.

When are the 2024 ACM Awards? Time & Date

This year's ACM Awards air live on May 16, 2024, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, exclusively on Prime Video. Pre-show festivities begin one hour early.

ACM Awards 2024: Who's Nominated?

After the massive success of his cover of Tracy Chapman's “Fast Car,” Luke Combs leads the pack for this year's ACM Awards with eight nods. This includes a nomination for Song of the Year, which also marks Chapman's first ACM Awards.

Kelsea Ballerini, Ashley Mcbryde, Megan Moroney, Kacey Musgraves and Lainey Wilson are nominated for Female Artist of the Year, while Combs, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton and Morgan Wallen received awards for Artist of the Year .

You can see the full list of ACM nominees online before the show begins.

Who is performing at the 2024 ACM Awards?

One of the most exciting parts of any awards show is the performances, and this year's ACM Awards didn't lack for them. This year's lineup includes Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, Post Malone, Kane Brown, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett, Parker McCollum, Kelsea Ballerini with Noah Kahan, Nate Smith with Avril Lavigne and Blake Shelton with Gwen Stefani. , though ACM Awards artists could always be a surprise.

Who is up for Entertainer of the Year at the ACM Awards?

Kane Brown, Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen and Lainey Wilson are all up for Entertainer of the Year at tonight's ACM Awards – the top award of the night.