NBC4 Washington: Everything you need to know about hosts, nominees, performances, and how to watch

Reba McEntire is set to host the Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, promising a night filled with unforgettable performances, including a special tribute to the late Toby Keith. This will mark McEntire’s record-breaking 17th time hosting the prestigious event at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.

The star-studded lineup of nominees for this year’s awards includes both seasoned veterans and fresh talent, with Jelly Roll making his debut with multiple nominations. Notably, Jelly Roll is up for entertainer of the year, male artist of the year, and more, showcasing his rising star power in the country music scene.

The ACM festivities kicked off with the new artist of the year awards being presented at the ACM Country Kickoff fan festival, where Megan Moroney, Nate Smith, and Tigirlily Gold were among the winners.

For those looking to tune in to the 2024 ACM Awards, the show will be streaming on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch Live at 8 p.m. Eastern time. The red carpet feed will be available on various platforms starting at 7 p.m. Eastern.

Leading the pack with eight nominations is Luke Combs, followed closely by Morgan Wallen and Megan Moroney with six nods each. The star-studded lineup of performers includes Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, Miranda Lambert, and more, with special collaborations expected to wow fans.

With a mix of established stars and rising talent, the 2024 ACM Awards promise to be a night to remember for country music fans everywhere.