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The 61st ACM Awards are shaping up to be one of country music’s biggest nights in years. With major stars, breakthrough artists and several record breaking moments potentially on the line, this year’s ceremony in Las Vegas has all the ingredients for a memorable celebration of the genre.

Luke Combs’ latest stadium stop in Knoxville drew more than 92,000 fans and added another major milestone to his growing live legacy, as the country superstar continues to lead country music’s stadium-era boom.

Darius Rucker’s “Wagon Wheel” has officially surpassed one billion streams on Spotify, more than a decade after its release. The country anthem continues to connect with fans around the world, cementing its place as one of the genre’s most enduring modern hits.

Country on the Eye, a new country, folk and roots festival, lands in Melton Mowbray on 12–13 June 2026, featuring Gary Quinn and a lineup of original UK and US artists.