Rising star Ella Langley and top-selling "Texas red dirt" hero Cody Johnson emerged as the biggest winners Sunday at the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards gala in Las Vegas. Langley, dubbed the new queen of modern country,

Country stars celebrate at the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. See photos of Kacey Musgraves, Cody Johnson and more.

Cody Johnson won entertainer of the year, but it was Ella Langley’s night from the start. The first honor of the Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday was for the coveted song of the year, given to Langley for the crossover hit “Choosin’ Texas,

Country stars were choosin’ fashion as they took to the stage and the red carpet Sunday night at the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. Ella Langley was the top winner, with seven trophies in five categories,

Langley won five awards at last year's ACM Awards. No other artist in ACM Awards history has amassed 12 awards in just two years. The old record was held by Hill, who won 10 awards across the 1998 and 1999 ceremonies.

Cody Johnson won entertainer of the year, but it was Ella Langley's night from the start. The first honor of the Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday was

The Academy of Country Music Awards were choosing Ella Langley every chance they got, as the “Choosin’ Texas” charttopper won all seven trophies she was nominated for before and during Sunday night’s ceremony at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Shania Twain hosted the Academy of Country Music Awards, which celebrated top artists such as Megan Moroney, Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, and more.