The 56th Academy of Country Music Awards is getting ready for a night of performances and honoring favorite country stars right in the heart of Music City. Here’s what you need to know to tune in and join the fun.

The ACM’s will air live on Sunday, April 18 from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. ET on both CBS and its newest streaming service, Paramount+. It’s taking place in the same three places in Nashville as it did in 2020: the Grand Ole Opry House, the Ryman Auditorium and the Bluebird Cafe.

While most winners won’t be announced until Sunday night, two nominees have already been given their awards. Jimmie Allen and Gabby Barret both won in the best new male and female categories.

Allen being nominated, and winning, adds to how historic this year’s show is. Four Black artists were nominated in their respected categories, while Mickey Guyton makes the first Black female to ever host the show.

Keith Urban will be back to host another year, with Guyton by his side, while presenters including Ingrid Andress, Blanco Brown, Amy Grant, Leslie Jordan, Martina McBride, Dolly Parton, Darius Rucker and Clay Walker will be in attendance on the stage as well.

Along with incredible presenters and hosts, there will also be over 25 performers with over 30 performances throughout the night. Miranda Lambert, Elle King, Carrie Underwood, Kane Brown, Brothers Osborn and more are among the performers.

You can find all the nominees and more information about the show on the ACM’s official website.

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Kelsea Ballerini speaks about the 55th Academy of Country Music Awards at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center on Sept. 14, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. Jason Davis/Getty Images for ACM
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