Shania Twain hosted the 2026 ACM Awards in Las Vegas, opening with a line that set the tone for the evening.
"Tonight, the ACM Awards are choosin' Vegas," Twain announced to the crowd. The ceremony marked the awards show's return to Las Vegas for the first time since 2023.
Twain used her monologue to honor past hosts Reba McEntire and Charley Pride, acknowledging the depth of the ACM Awards legacy.
For Twain, hosting the ACMs adds to a career that includes hits like "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" and "That Don't Impress Me Much." She maintained strong energy throughout the evening and kept the audience engaged across the show's major moments.
The 2026 ACM Awards opening drew immediate attention on social media, with Twain demonstrating her command of the stage and ability to balance entertainment with respect for country music's history.
