Okay, so I’m a bit confused about the ACM Awards this year. Ella Langley absolutely crushed it, winning every award she was up for – seven total! But then… she wasn’t even nominated for Entertainer of the Year? Seriously? Based on everything that happened at the show, she totally was an entertainer of the year, you know? It makes me wonder if there are some unwritten rules going on behind the scenes.
Cody Johnson received the award, and while he’s a talented artist, Lainey Wilson truly deserved it, having had a much stronger year. It’s baffling how she wasn’t even nominated for the top prize.
The awards show was generally a success. Shania Twain hosted this year’s event, held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Previously, Reba McEntire had hosted for two years at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.
Ella Langley didn’t get nominated for the one Academy of Country Music award she deserved
While Frisco is fine, many people involved probably favored Las Vegas. It’s becoming a popular place for performers to establish long-term shows, and some of those involved in this event might consider Vegas for future opportunities.
It’s clear that country music duos aren’t as strong as they used to be. There aren’t many new pairs creating music that seems award-worthy. It makes you wonder if the golden age of country duos is over.
Winners from the 2026 Academy of Country Music awards:
- Entertainer of the Year – Cody Johnson
- Female Artist of the Year – Ella Langley
- Male Artist of the Year – Cody Johnson
- Group of the Year – The Red Clay Strays
- Duo of the Year – Brooks & Dunn
- Album of the Year – Parker McCollum – Parker McCollum; Producers: Frank Liddell, Eric Masse; Record Company-Label: MCA
- Song of the Year – “Choosin’ Texas” – Ella Langley; Songwriters: Ella Langley, Luke Dick, Miranda Lambert, Joybeth Taylor; Publishers: Bada Bing & Bada Langley Publishing; Little Louder Songs; Sony Music Publishing
- Single of the Year – “Choosin’ Texas” – Ella Langley; Producers: Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert, Ben West; Record Company-Label: SAWGOD / Columbia Records
- Visual Media of the Year – “Cuckoo” -Stephen Wilson, Jr.; Producer: Tim Cofield; Director: Tim Cofield
- Music Event of the Year – “Don’t Mind If I Do” – Riley Green feat. Ella Langley; Producer: Dann Huff; Record Company-Label: Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment
- Songwriter of the Year – Jessie Jo Dillon
- Artist-Songwriter of the Year – Ella Langley
- New Male Artist of the Year – Tucker Wetmore
- New Female Artist of the Year – Avery Anna
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