Ella Langley Dominates ACM Awards 2026; Cody Johnson Wins Entertainer of the Year

The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards, held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and hosted by Shania Twain, celebrated the biggest names in country music. The night was dominated by rising star Ella Langley, who won all seven of her nominations across five categories, including Female Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Single of the Year for her hit ‘Choosin’ Texas.’ Miranda Lambert co-wrote and co-produced the track. Cody Johnson earned the prestigious Entertainer of the Year award, while Parker McCollum took home Album of the Year. Other notable performances included Kacey Musgraves performing her new single ‘Dry Spell’ and Blake Shelton closing the night with a tribute to the late songwriter Don Schlitz. Emotional highlights included Dan + Shay performing ‘Say So’ in honor of music executive Ben Vaughn, with Lauren Alaina introducing the performance and advocating for mental health awareness. Duo of the Year was awarded to Brooks & Dunn, and Riley Green alongside Langley won Music Event of the Year for their duet ‘Don’t Mind If I Do.’ The ceremony also featured star-studded appearances and a fashion showcase, with Twain debuting multiple glamorous outfits. Overall, the awards highlighted both established legends and emerging talent, cementing 2026 as a memorable year in country music.