2026 ACM Awards: Complete Winners and Red Carpet Highlights from Las Vegas

The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards delivered a glamorous evening of country music's biggest moments on Sunday, May 17, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Five-time ACM winner Shania Twain took the hosting duties for the night, greeting attendees including Ella Langley, Kacey Musgraves, Kelsea Ballerini, and numerous other country music figures.

Megan Moroney led the field heading into the ceremony with nine nominations. Miranda Lambert followed with eight, while Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson each secured seven. Chris Stapleton earned six nominations, Zach Top received five, and Cody Johnson landed four.

The performance lineup showcased some of country music's brightest talents. Blake Shelton, Carter Faith, Kane Brown, Dan + Shay, Lee Ann Womack, Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, and Thomas Rhett all took the stage throughout the evening.

Langley emerged as the night's dominant force, claiming every award she was nominated for. Johnson captured the evening's most prestigious honor, winning Entertainer of the Year over a competitive field that included Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen, Megan Moroney, and Lainey Wilson.

In the Male Artist category, Johnson prevailed again, edging out Luke Combs, Riley Green, Chris Stapleton, and Zach Top. Langley won Female Artist of the Year, defeating Kelsea Ballerini, Miranda Lambert, Megan Moroney, and Lainey Wilson.

Brooks & Dunn took home Duo of the Year, while The Red Clay Strays won Group of the Year. Avery Anna claimed the New Female Artist award, and Tucker Wetmore earned New Male Artist honors.

Parker McCollum's self-titled album won Album of the Year. In the songwriting categories, Langley's "Choosin' Texas" won Song of the Year, while the same track also captured Single of the Year. Riley Green's collaboration with Ella Langley, "Don't Mind If I Do," earned Music Event of the Year. The visual media honor went to Stephen Wilson Jr.'s "Cuckoo." Jessie Jo Dillon was named Songwriter of the Year, and Langley also took Artist-Songwriter of the Year.