2026 ACM Awards Winners: Cody Johnson, Ella Langley dominate country music’s night

A A
Resize

The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards went live on Prime Video and Amazon Music from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, hosted by Shania Twain, who is hosting the music’s biggest night.

Megan Moroney led this year’s nominations with nine, while Miranda Lambert received seven.  Other leading nominees included Ella Langley, Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton, Zach Top, and Cody Johnson.

The complete list of winners is listed below:

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR

  • Cody Johnson— WINNER

FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

  • Ella Langley — WINNER

MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

  • Cody Johnson — WINNER

GROUP OF THE YEAR

  • The Red Clay Strays — WINNER

DUO OF THE YEAR

  • Brooks & Dunn – WINNER

NEW FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

  • Avery Anna — WINNER

NEW MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

  • Tucker Wetmore — WINNER

ALBUM OF THE YEAR 

  • Parker McCollum – Parker McCollum — WINNER

SONG OF THE YEAR 

  • Choosin’ Texas – Ella Langley — WINNER

SINGLE OF THE YEAR 

  • Choosin’ Texas – Ella Langley — WINNER

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR

  • Jessie Jo Dillon — WINNER