Complete List of Hollywood Life Highlights

On May 17, 2026, the 61st Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards unfolded in Las Vegas, showcasing the talents of numerous country music icons. This year’s event was skillfully hosted by the legendary Shania Twain, who presided over a night that celebrated both established stars and emerging talents, such as Ella Langley.

Take a look below for the comprehensive list of winners from the 2026 ACM Awards (Updating Live)!

Who Took Home the Title of Entertainer of the Year?

• Luke Combs
• Jelly Roll
• Cody Johnson
• Megan Moroney
• Chris Stapleton
• Morgan Wallen
• Lainey Wilson

Which Female Artist Was Named Artist of the Year?

• Kelsea Ballerini
• Miranda Lambert
• Ella Langley – WINNER
• Megan Moroney
• Lainey Wilson

Who Won the Male Artist of the Year Award?

• Luke Combs
• Riley Green
• Cody Johnson — Winner
• Chris Stapleton
• Zach Top

Which Duo Claimed the Duo of the Year Title?

• Brooks & Dunn – Winner
• Brothers Osborne
• Dan + Shay
• Muscadine Bloodline
• Thelma & James

Who Was Recognized as the Group of the Year?

• 49 Winchester
• Flatland Cavalry
• Old Dominion
• Rascal Flatts
• The Red Clay Strays — Winner

Who Won the New Female Artist of the Year Award?

• Avery Anna — Winner
• Mackenzie Carpenter
• Dasha
• Caroline Jones
• Emily Ann Roberts

Who Was Named New Male Artist of the Year?

• Gavin Adcock
• Vincent Mason
• Shaboozey
• Hudson Westbrook
• Tucker Wetmore — Winner

What Album Won Album of the Year?

• Zach Top, Ain’t In It For My Health
• Carter Faith, Cherry Valley
• Riley Green, Don’t Mind If I Do (Deluxe)
• Morgan Wallen, I’m The Problem
• Parker McCollum, Parker McCollum

What Song Was Crowned Song of the Year?

• Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton, A Song To Sing
• Megan Moroney, Am I Okay?
• Ella Langley, Choosin’ Texas — Winner
• Zach Top, I Never Lie
• Lainey Wilson, Somewhere Over Laredo

Which Track Was Named Single of the Year?

• Megan Moroney, 6 Months Later
• Ella Langley, Choosin’ Texas — Winner
• Zach Top, I Never Lie
• Lainey Wilson, Somewhere Over Laredo
• Cody Johnson, The Fall

What Music Event Was Honored as the 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 — Winner
• Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, Trailblazer Megan Moroney & Kenny Chesney, You Had To Be There

Which Visual Media Was Recognized as the 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

Who Was Awarded Songwriter of the Year?

• Jessie Jo Dillon — Winner
• Ashley Gorley
• Charlie Handsome
• Chase McGill
• Blake Pendergrass

Who Earned the Title of Artist-Songwriter of the Year?

• Luke Combs
• Riley Green
• Ella Langley — Winner
• Megan Moroney
• Morgan Wallen