Shania Twain took the reins to ensure a night of big fun for the winners and nominees at the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards.
The singer, 60, was the host of the Sunday, May 17, awards show at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. This year marked Twain’s first time overseeing the ceremony.
“I’m thrilled to be hosting the 61st ACM Awards in Las Vegas, a place that feels like home,” she said in an April press release. “It’s such an honor to be part of this incredible night celebrating country music’s biggest stars, especially with so many talented women leading nominations this year. I can’t wait to welcome all of the fans and artists out for this unforgettable night.”
As Twain noted, Megan Moroney led the pack of nominees with nine nods, followed by Miranda Lambert with eight and Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson with seven each.
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In addition to handing out awards, the Prime Video broadcast featured performances by Lambert, 42, Langley, 27, Wilson, 33, Blake Shelton, Kacey Musgraves, Kane Brown, Lee Ann Womack, Riley Green, Thomas Rhett and more top country artists.
Scroll down for the complete list of 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards nominees — and look for the bold names to see who won 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
