Make Your List, Check It Twice: The deadline to become a member or renew membership for the Academy of Country Music (ACM) in order to vote for the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards is Dec. 15; apply here. Submissions for the Main, Radio and Industry Award categories will be accepted Jan. 5-26 here. The first round of voting opens Feb. 23. The show returns to Las Vegas May 17, airing live on Prime Video from the MGM Grand Garden Arena.