Ella Langley And Cody Johnson Lead ACM Awards Wins: Full Winners List

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentElla Langley And Cody Johnson Lead ACM Awards Wins: Full Winners ListByHannah Abraham,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hannah Abraham covers entertainment, culture and business.Follow AuthorMay 19, 2026, 04:01am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 17: Ella Langley accepts the award for Artist-Songwriter of the Year onstage during the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 17, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for ACM)Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for ACMThis weekend saw the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, and the results were decisive — rising star Ella Langley came out firmly on top.The ceremony returned to Las Vegas after three consecutive years at Ford Center in Texas, with Shania Twain taking over as host from Reba McEntire’s two year stint. Ella Langley Wins Five ACM Awards In A Single NightElla Langley swept every prize she was nominated for, going seven-for-seven on the night, including Female Artist of the Year. Her five competitive wins were Song of the Year and Single of the Year for "Choosin’ Texas," Female Artist of the Year, Artist-Songwriter of the Year, and Music Event of the Year for "Don’t Mind If I Do" by Riley Green featuring Langley. ForbesElla Langley Matches Two Of Country Music’s Longest-Running No. 1 HitsBy Hugh McIntyreThe Song of the Year win, “Choosin’ Texas”, was co-written by Langley alongside country music veterans Luke Dick, Miranda Lambert, and Joybeth Taylor. Lambert co-produced Langley’s entire sophomore album Dandelion and accepted the Single of the Year award on stage alongside Langley (streamed on Prime Video), telling the audience, “This is my 20th ACM this year, actually. I’m just so thankful that Ella trusted me with her art. Thank y’all for l...