2026 ACM Awards: Full List of Nominees and Winners Revealed
Shania Twain took charge to create a night filled with excitement for the winners and nominees at the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards.
The 60-year-old singer hosted the awards ceremony on Sunday, May 17, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, marking her first time as host of the event.
“I’m absolutely delighted to host the 61st ACM Awards in Las Vegas, a place that truly feels like home,” she expressed in an April press release. “It’s a great honor to be a part of this amazing evening celebrating the biggest stars in country music, especially with so many talented women receiving nominations this year. I’m eagerly looking forward to welcoming all the fans and artists for this memorable night.”
As Twain highlighted, Megan Moroney topped the nominations with nine nods, trailed by Miranda Lambert with eight, and Ella Langley along with Lainey Wilson, each securing seven nominations.
In addition to presenting awards, the Prime Video broadcast included performances from Lambert, 42, Langley, 27, Wilson, 33, Blake Shelton, Kacey Musgraves, Kane Brown, Lee Ann Womack, Riley Green, Thomas Rhett, and more renowned country artists.
Keep scrolling for the full list of nominees for the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards — and look for the bold names to see the winners for each category:
Entertainer of the Year
Luke Combs
Cody Johnson
Megan Moroney
Jelly Roll
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
New Female Artist of the Year
Avery Anna
Mackenzie Carpenter
Dasha
Caroline Jones
Emily Ann Roberts
New Male Artist of the Year
Gavin Adcock
Vincent Mason
Shaboozey
Hudson Westbrook
Tucker Wetmore
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
Song of the Year
“A Song to Sing,” Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton
“Am I Okay?,” Megan Moroney
“Choosin’ Texas,” Ella Langley
“I Never Lie,” Zach Top
“Somewhere Over Laredo,” Lainey Wilson
Single of the Year
“6 Months Later,” Megan Moroney
“Choosin’ Texas,” Ella Langley
“I Never Lie,” Zach Top
“Somewhere Over Laredo,” Lainey Wilson
“The Fall,” Cody Johnson
Music Event of the Year
“A Song to Sing,” Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton
“Amen,” Shaboozey and Jelly Roll
“Don’t Mind If I Do,” Riley Green feat. Ella Langley
“Trailblazer,” Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert and Lainey Wilson
“You Had to Be There,” Megan Moroney and Kenny Chesney
Visual Media of the Year
“6 Months Later,” Megan Moroney
“A Song to Sing,” Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton
“Cuckoo,” Stephen Wilson Jr.
“Somewhere Over Laredo,” Lainey Wilson
“The Fall,” Cody Johnson
Artist-Songwriter of the Year
Luke Combs
Riley Green
Ella Langley
Megan Moroney
Morgan Wallen
Songwriter of the Year
Jessie Jo Dillon
Ashley Gorley
Charlie Handsome
Chase McGill
Blake Pendergrass
