The nominations for the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards are officially out, and this year is shaping up to be a big one… especially for the women.
Leading the way is Megan Moroney with an impressive nine nominations, putting her at the top of this year’s class. Close behind her is Miranda Lambert with eight, while Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson each picked up seven nominations.
On the men’s side, Chris Stapleton earned six nominations, with Zach Top landing five and Cody Johnson pulling in four.
The coveted Entertainer of the Year category is stacked this year, featuring names like Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Morgan Wallen, and Megan Moroney.
Album of the Year is just as competitive, with projects from Morgan Wallen, Parker McCollum, Zach Top, Riley Green, and Carter Faith all making the cut.
The 61st ACM Awards will take place Sunday, May 17 in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, marking a return to Vegas after several years in Texas.
The show will stream live on Prime Video, with more performers still expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
2026 ACM Awards Nominees
Entertainer of the Year
- Luke Combs
- Jelly Roll
- Cody Johnson
- Megan Moroney
- 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 (Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Label)
- 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
Single of the Year
- Megan Moroney, “6 Months Later”
- Ella Langley, “Choosin’ Texas”
- Zach Top, “I Never Lie”
- Lainey Wilson, “Somewhere Over Laredo”
- Cody Johnson, “The Fall”
Song of the Year
- Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton, “A Song to Sing”
- Megan Moroney, “Am I Okay?”
- Ella Langley, “Choosin’ Texas”
- Zach Top, “I Never Lie”
- Lainey Wilson, “Somewhere Over Laredo”
Music 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”
- Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, “Trailblazer”
- Megan Moroney & Kenny Chesney, “You Had to Be There”
Visual Media of the Year
- Megan Moroney, “6 Months Later”
- Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton, “A Song to Sing”
- Stephen Wilson Jr., “Cuckoo”
- Lainey Wilson, “Somewhere Over Laredo”
- Cody Johnson, “The Fall”
Songwriter of the Year
- Jessie Jo Dillon
- Ashley Gorley
- Charlie Handsome
- Chase McGill
- Blake Pendergrass
Artist-Songwriter of the Year
- Luke Combs
- Riley Green
- Ella Langley
- Megan Moroney
- Morgan Wallen
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