ACM Awards 2026 FULL Winners List: Ella Langley Breaks Record With 7 Wins; Miranda Lambert Sweeps Big

61st Academy Of Country Music Awards (ACM 2026) Winners List: Country music's biggest night returned in grand fashion as the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards took over the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 17. Packed with glamorous red carpet appearances, emotional acceptance speeches, and electrifying performances, the ACM Awards 2026 quickly became one of the most talked-about entertainment events online.

Broadcast live on Prime Video and Amazon Music, this year's ceremony drew massive attention from fans across the globe, with social media buzzing over major wins, surprise moments, and record-breaking achievements throughout the night. Adding even more star power to the event, celebrated Canadian singer-songwriter Shania Twain hosted the show.

ACM Awards 2026 Winners: Ella Langley & Miranda Lambert Steal The Show At The 61st Academy Of Country Music Awards

One of the biggest highlights of the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards came from breakout country sensation Ella Langley, who delivered a powerful performance of "Be Her" during the star-studded ceremony in Las Vegas.

The singer-songwriter created ACM history after taking home an incredible seven awards in a single night, officially setting a new all-time record at the prestigious event. Her achievement surpassed the previous record of six wins in one year, previously held by legends like Garth Brooks, Faith Hill, and Chris Stapleton.

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After already winning five trophies at last year's ACM Awards, Langley has now collected an astonishing 12 ACM wins within just two years - a feat no other artist has managed in the show's history.

Meanwhile, country icon Miranda Lambert also became one of the night's biggest talking points after debuting her new country-disco track "Crisco" live on stage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Alongside her performance, Lambert enjoyed a successful evening at the ACM Awards 2026, securing two major wins and further cementing her dominance in country music.

ACM Awards 2026 Complete Winners List: Who Won What?

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR

Luke Combs
Jelly Roll
Cody Johnson- WINNER
Megan Moroney
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Lainey Wilson

FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Ella Langley - WINNER
Megan Moroney
Lainey Wilson

MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Luke Combs
Riley Green
Cody Johnson - WINNER
Chris Stapleton
Zach Top

GROUP OF THE YEAR

49 Winchester
Flatland Cavalry
Old Dominion
Rascal Flatts
The Red Clay Strays - WINNER

DUO OF THE YEAR

Brooks & Dunn - WINNER
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Muscadine Bloodline
Thelma & James

NEW FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Avery Anna - WINNER
Mackenzie Carpenter
Dasha
Caroline Jones
Emily Ann Roberts

NEW MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Gavin Adcock
Vincent Mason
Shaboozey
Hudson Westbrook
Tucker Wetmore - WINNER

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Ain't In It for My Health - Zach Top
Cherry Valley - Carter Faith
Don't Mind If I Do (Deluxe) - Riley Green
I'm the Problem - Morgan Wallen
Parker McCollum - Parker McCollum - WINNER

SONG OF THE YEAR

A Song to Sing - Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton
Am I Okay? - Megan Moroney
Choosin' Texas - Ella Langley - WINNER
I Never Lie - Zach Top
Somewhere Over Laredo - Lainey Wilson

SINGLE OF THE YEAR

6 Months Later - Megan Moroney
Choosin' Texas - Ella Langley - WINNER
I Never Lie - Zach Top
Somewhere Over Laredo - Lainey Wilson
The Fall - Cody Johnson

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR

Jessie Jo Dillon - WINNER
Ashley Gorley
Charlie Handsome
Chase McGill
Blake Pendergrass