The 2026 American Music Awards took place Monday night in Las Vegas, with several country artists taking home fan-voted awards during the show. Morgan Wallen won Best Male Country Artist, while Ella Langley picked up two wins for Best Female Country Artist and Best Country Song for “Choosin’ Texas.” Megan Moroney also scored a major win with Best Country Album for Cloud 9, and Sam Barber continued his breakout year by winning Breakthrough Country Artist. Here’s a full look at the nominees and winners from this year’s country categories at the AMAs.
BEST MALE COUNTRY ARTIST
• Jelly Roll
• Luke Combs
• Morgan Wallen (WINNER)
• Riley Green
• Shaboozey
BEST FEMALE COUNTRY ARTIST
• Ella Langley (WINNER)
• Kelsea Ballerini
• Lainey Wilson
• Megan Moroney
• Miranda Lambert
BEST COUNTRY DUO OR GROUP
• Brooks & Dunn
• Old Dominion
• Rascal Flatts
• Treaty Oak Revival
• Zac Brown Band (WINNER)
BREAKTHROUGH COUNTRY ARTIST
• Sam Barber (WINNER)
• Tucker Wetmore
• Zach Top
BEST COUNTRY SONG
• BigXthaPlug & Bailey Zimmerman — “All The Way”
• Ella Langley — “Choosin’ Texas” (WINNER)
• Morgan Wallen — “Just In Case”
• Russell Dickerson — “Happen To Me”
• Shaboozey — “Good News”
BEST COUNTRY ALBUM
• BigXthaPlug — I Hope You’re Happy
• Megan Moroney — Cloud 9 (WINNER)
• Morgan Wallen — I’m The Problem
• Sam Barber — Restless Mind
• Tucker Wetmore — What Not To
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