Cody Johnson is Entertainer of the Year, Ella Langley sweeps; Kacey Musgraves and others take the stage

Country music’s largest and brightest stars gathered at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday for the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by Shania Twain. But the night time, in the end, belonged to Ella Langley — the new queen of modern country.

The singer-songwriter dominated the ceremony, sweeping all seven of her nominations throughout 5 classes, together with Female Artist of the Year. In two classes — Song of the Year and Single of the Year, each for her music “Choosin’ Texas” — she was awarded a number of trophies, as the Academy of Country Music acknowledges songwriting and recording contributions individually. (See the full winners list.)

Topping this year’s nominees was Megan Moroneywho was up for a complete of 9 awards, together with the coveted Entertainer of the Year. Moroney, who skipped the awards present to be the maid of honor at her finest pal’s marriage ceremony, she did not win an award.

Following shut behind Moroney in nominations was Miranda Lambert, the most adorned artist in ACM Awards historical past. Lambert, whose recent duet with rumored frenemy Kacey Musgraves made headlines final month, she was nominated in eight classes, together with Female Artist of the Year.

The star-studded slate of performers included a number of of the awards present’s nominated singer-songwriters, together with Langley; Lambert; Wilson; Cody Johnson, the winner of the coveted Entertainer of the Year award; and Parker McCollum, who received Album of the Year. Musgraves sang “Dry Spell,” from her freshly launched LP, Middle of Nowhere.

Check out Yahoo’s dwell protection beneath, from crimson carpet arrivals to the largest moments from the present and, of course, all of the night time’s winners.