2026 ACM Awards Winners: Surprises, Highlights, and Updates
The 2026 ACM Awards winners have been revealed, with some unexpected surprises. Avery Anna and Tucker Wetmore won the New Female and New Male Artist of the Year awards, respectively. Stephen Wilson Jr. and songwriter Jessie Jo Dillon were also among the early winners. Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, and Lainey Wilson were the most-nominated artists, with Moroney leading with nine nominations. Lambert followed with eight nominations, while Langley and Wilson tied with seven nominations. The complete list of winners is continuously updating in real time.
The winners in various categories include Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Megan Moroney, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, Kelsea Ballerini, Ella Langley, Riley Green, Zach Top, 49 Winchester, Flatland Cavalry, Old Dominion, Rascal Flatts, The Red Clay Strays, Brooks & Dunn, Brothers Osborne, Dan + Shay, Muscadine Bloodline, Thelma & James, Avery Anna, Mackenzie Carpenter, Dasha, Caroline Jones, Emily Ann Roberts, Gavin Adcock, Vincent Mason, Shaboozey, Hudson Westbrook, Tucker Wetmore, Zach Top, Carter Faith, Riley Green, Morgan Wallen, Parker McCollum, Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Megan Moroney, Luke Laird, Jessie Jo Dillon, Ella Langley, Luke Dick, Joybeth Taylor, Carson Chamberlain, Tim Nichols, Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson, Andy Albert, Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg, Jessie Jo Dillon, Ashley Gorley, Charlie Handsome, Chase McGill, and Blake Pendergrass.
The winners of Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Single of the Year, Music Event of the Year, Visual Media of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, and Artist-Songwriter of the Year were also announced. The 2026 ACM Awards showcased a diverse range of talent and recognized outstanding achievements in the country music industry. Stay tuned for more updates on the winners and highlights from the awards ceremony.