Country music took over Las Vegas once again as the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards celebrated some of the biggest names in the genre. Hosted by Shania Twain, the night saw major wins for Ella Langley and Cody Johnson, while artists like Lainey Wilson, Luke Combs and Megan Moroney were all part of a huge night for country music.

Entertainer of the Year

• Cody Johnson

Female Artist of the Year

• Ella Langley

Male Artist of the Year

• Cody Johnson

Duo of the Year

• Brooks & Dunn

Group of the Year

• The Red Clay Strays

Album of the Year

• Parker McCollum – Parker McCollum

Single of the Year

• “Choosin’ Texas” – Ella Langley

Song of the Year

• “Choosin’ Texas” – Ella Langley

Music Event of the Year

• “Don’t Mind If I Do” – Ella Langley & Riley Green

Visual Media of the Year

• “Cuckoo” – Stephen Wilson Jr.

Artist-Songwriter of the Year

• Ella Langley

Songwriter of the Year

• Jessie Jo Dillon

New Female Artist of the Year

• Avery Anna

New Male Artist of the Year

• Tucker Wetmore

A Night Dominated By Ella Langley

With five wins across the night, Ella Langley emerged as one of the biggest stories from this year’s ACM Awards, continuing her huge momentum heading further into 2026. Meanwhile, Cody Johnson picked up the night’s biggest honour with Entertainer of the Year, cementing another massive chapter in his career.