Ella Langley, Cody Johnson clean up at 61st annual ACM Awards
Ella Langley won seven awards, while Cody Johnson took entertainer of the year and male vocalist honors.
- On Sunday, May 17, 2026, the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, with rising star Ella Langley and top-selling "Texas red dirt" hero Cody Johnson emerging as the gala's biggest winners.
- Shania Twain made her hosting debut as the ceremony returned to Las Vegas, marking a departure from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, where the ACM Awards were held for the previous three years.
- Langley secured Female Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Single of the Year, while her duet with Riley Green, "Don't Mind If I Do," won Music Event of the Year.
- Johnson claimed Entertainer of the Year and Male Artist of the Year, dedicating the top prize to his "buddy" and fellow nominee Luke Combs during his acceptance speech.
- Additional honors included Parker McCollum winning Album of the Year, The Red Clay Strays taking Group of the Year, and Brooks & Dunn earning Duo of the Year.
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