The 59th Academy of Country Music Awards show is taking place on May 16 from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. The star-studded night will be hosted by country music legend Reba McEntire, marking the 17th time that the entertainment icon will be hosting.
The full rebroadcast will be available to watch on Prime Video right after the show, and it will be also availableto stream the next day on Friday, May 17, starting at 8 p.m. EDT/5 p.m. PDT on the Amazon Music App and for free on Amazon Freevee.
Performers at the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards
Preshow festivities hosted by Amber Anderson and Kelly Sutton of the Country Heat Weekly podcast will kick off on Tuesday, May 14, and continue throughout the week, courtesy of Amazon Music.
The night celebrates country music’s biggest stars and emerging talent, with awards for categories such as Entertainer of the Year, Single of the Year, Album of the Year, and more. This awards show has been dubbed "Country Music’s Party of the Year" for its constant stream of unforgettable live performances and memorable moments.
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If you count yourself a country music superfan, you can get a ticket to the event on SeatGeek. If you’re unable to snag a ticket or can’t make it to Frisco, you can still get a front-row experience from the comfort of your own home through Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch.

How to watch the American Country Music Awards

The ACM Awards will be free to stream live on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch on Thursday, May 16 at 8 p.m. EDT/5 p.m. PDT from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.
You can catch the full rebroadcast on Prime Video right after the show, and it will be also availableto stream the next day on Friday, May 17, starting at 8 p.m. EDT/5 p.m. PDT on the Amazon Music App and for free on Amazon Freevee.
Amazon Freevee is a completely free streaming service with thousands of hit movies, shows, and originals. You don’t need to have Prime Video to enjoy the huge catalog of content on Freevee.
To watch the ACM Awards on Freevee, just head over to the Freevee homepage.
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