ACM Awards Winner’s
There are certain moments in country music when it feels like an artist officially crosses over from “one to watch” to undeniable star.
For Ella Langley, that moment came at the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards.
Heading into the night, there was already a lot of buzz around Ella. “Choosin’ Texas” had become one of the year’s defining songs, and it felt like her momentum was impossible to ignore. Still, few could have predicted just how dominant her night would be.
By the time the ceremony wrapped, Ella had her arms full of trophies and plenty of reasons to celebrate.
A Huge Night For “Choosin’ Texas”
Ella Langley went a perfect seven-for-seven at this year’s ACM Awards, capping off one of the most impressive nights by any artist in recent memory., with “Choosin’ Texas” continuing its incredible run.
The song earned both Single of the Year and Song of the Year, while Ella was also named Female Artist of the Year and Artist-Songwriter of the Year.
It was the kind of sweep that confirms what country fans have known for a while now: Ella Langley is having a moment.
Cody Johnson Claims Entertainer Of The Year
While Ella was the story of the night, Cody Johnson took home the biggest award of all, winning Entertainer of the Year.
That honour caps another massive year for Cody, whose steady rise has turned him into one of the genre’s most dependable arena acts.
More Big Winners
Elsewhere, Parker McCollum took home Album of the Year for his self-titled album, another major milestone for one of country music’s most consistent hitmakers.
Brooks & Dunn added yet another trophy to their legendary résumé with Duo of the Year, while The Red Clay Strays continued their meteoric rise by winning Group of the Year.
A Snapshot Of Country Music Right Now
What made this year’s ACM Awards so much fun was the balance between established stars and newer artists stepping into the spotlight.
Veterans like Brooks & Dunn and Cody Johnson were recognised alongside breakout names such as Ella Langley, Zach Top and Stephen Wilson Jr.
If the 2026 ACM Awards proved anything, it’s that country music is in a seriously exciting place right now.
And if Ella Langley’s performance this year is any indication, she’s only just getting started.