Ella Langley Dominates 2026 ACM Awards with Seven Wins
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Ella Langley was the major winner at the 61st Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards, taking home seven trophies across five categories. Cody Johnson won Entertainer of the Year, while Miranda Lambert's 'Choosin' Texas' earned Song and Single of the Year honors. The ceremony, hosted by Shania Twain, is now available for on-demand viewing on Prime Video.
Facts First
- Ella Langley won seven awards, including Female Artist of the Year and Artist-Songwriter of the Year.
- Cody Johnson was named Entertainer of the Year and also won Male Artist of the Year.
- Miranda Lambert won Song and Single of the Year for 'Choosin' Texas', which is the No. 1 song on the Hot 100.
- The Red Clay Strays won Group of the Year and Brooks & Dunn won Duo of the Year via the Prime Video webcast.
- The awards show is available for on-demand viewing on Prime Video starting Monday, May 18, 2026.
What Happened
The 61st Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards were held on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Ella Langley won all seven awards she was nominated for, including Female Artist of the Year, Artist-Songwriter of the Year, and Music Event of the Year for her feature on Riley Green's 'Don't Mind if I Do'. Cody Johnson won two major awards: Entertainer of the Year and Male Artist of the Year. Miranda Lambert won Song of the Year and Single of the Year for 'Choosin' Texas'. Other winners included Parker McCollum for Album of the Year, Avery Anna for New Female Artist of the Year, and Stephen Wilson Jr. for Visual Media of the Year. The ceremony was hosted by Shania Twain and featured performances by artists including Kacey Musgraves, Lainey Wilson, and Blake Shelton.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a fan of country music, you may want to catch up on the award-winning performances and speeches, which are now available to stream on demand. The results highlight emerging artists like Ella Langley and Avery Anna, whose music you might discover and enjoy. For industry observers, the sweep by Langley and the recognition of hit song 'Choosin' Texas' could signal shifting trends in the genre.
What's Next
The full ceremony is available for on-demand viewing on Prime Video. The wins for artists like Ella Langley and Avery Anna could lead to increased visibility and new music releases in the coming year. The industry may now look ahead to other major award shows later in the season.