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2026 ACM awards: Here's the complete list of winners
The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards is airing live on Prime Video and Amazon Music from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas
Published May 18, 2026
The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards is airing live on Prime Video and Amazon Music from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, and Shania Twain is hosting the music’s biggest night.
Megan Moroney leads this year's nominations with nine, while Miranda Lambert received seven.
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Other leading nominees included Ella Langley, Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton, Zach Top and Cody Johnson.
Here is the complete list of winners!
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
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