2026 ACM Awards: The Complete Winners List (Updating Live)
- All Country News
- May 5
- 3 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
All Country News is live from Las Vegas with boots on the ground for the 61st Annual ACM Awards, where country music’s biggest stars are set to take over the MGM Grand Garden Arena for a night full of standout performances, major wins, and unforgettable moments.
This year’s show marks a major moment for country music, with women once again leading the charge. Megan Moroney tops the nominations with nine, followed closely by Miranda Lambert with eight, and both Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson earning seven each.
Hosting the show for the very first time is global superstar Shania Twain, bringing her iconic energy to one of country music’s biggest nights.
The ACMs are pulling out all the stops with a stacked performance lineup. Fans can expect to see performances from Kacey Musgraves, Cody Johnson, Riley Green, Little Big Town, and Miranda Lambert, along with Blake Shelton, Dan + Shay, Kane Brown, Thomas Rhett, and many more taking the stage throughout the night.
Avery Anna has already been named ACM New Female Artist of the Year, while Tucker Wetmore took home New Male Artist of the Year, marking a huge milestone for both rising stars.
With a mix of established hitmakers and breakout artists, the 2026 ACM Awards are shaping up to be one of the most exciting shows in recent years, and we’re updating every win as it happens.
Check out the complete list of winners (in bold) below.
Entertainer of the Year
Luke Combs
Jelly Roll
Cody Johnson
Megan Moroney
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Lainey Wilson
Female Artist of the Year
Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Ella Langley
Megan Moroney
Lainey Wilson
Male Artist of the Year
Luke Combs
Riley Green
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Zach Top
Group of the Year
49 Winchester
Flatland Cavalry
Old Dominion
Rascal Flatts
The Red Clay Strays
Duo of the Year
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Muscadine Bloodline
Thelma & James
Album of the Year
Zach Top – Ain’t In It For My Health
Faith – Cherry Valley
Riley Green – Don’t Mind If I Do (Deluxe)
Morgan Wallen – I’m The Problem
Parker McCollum – Parker McCollum
Song of the Year
Award goes to Songwriter(s)
Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton – “A Song To Sing” (Songwriters: Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert, Jenee Fleenor, Jesse Frasure)
Megan Moroney – “Am I Okay?” (Songwriters: Megan Moroney, Luke Laird, Jessie Jo Dillon)
Ella Langley – “Choosin’ Texas” (Songwriters: Ella Langley, Luke Dick, Miranda Lambert, Joybeth Taylor)
Zach Top – “I Never Lie” (Songwriters: Zach Top, Carson Chamberlain, Tim Nichols)
Lainey Wilson – “Somewhere Over Laredo” (Songwriters: Lainey Wilson, Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson, Andy Albert, Harold Arlen & Yip Harburg)
Single of the Year
Megan Moroney – “6 Months Later”
Ella Langley – “Choosin’ Texas”
Zach Top – “I Never Lie”
Lainey Wilson – “Somewhere Over Laredo”
Cody Johnson – “The Fall”
Visual Media of the Year
Megan Moroney – “6 Months Later”
Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton – “A Song To Sing”
Stephen Wilson Jr. – “Cuckoo” - WINNER
Lainey Wilson – “Somewhere Over Laredo”
Cody Johnson – “The Fall”
Music Event of the Year
Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton – “A Song To Sing”
Shaboozey & Jelly Roll – “Amen”
Riley Green feat. Ella Langley – “Don’t Mind If I Do”
Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson – “Trailblazer”
Megan Moroney & Kenny Chesney – “You Had To Be There”
Songwriter of the Year
Jessie Jo Dillon - WINNER
Ashley Gorley
Charlie Handsome
Chase McGill
Blake Pendergrass
Artist-Songwriter of the Year
Luke Combs Riley Green
Ella Langley
Megan Moroney
Morgan Wallen
New Male Artist of the Year
Gavin Adcock
Vincent Mason
Shaboozey
Hudson Westbrook
Tucker Wetmore - WINNER
New Female Artist of the Year
Avery Anna - WINNER
Mackenzie Carpenter
Dasha
Caroline Jones
Emily Ann Roberts
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