It was also a history-making night for Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, The Red Clay Strays and Brooks & Dunn.

A photo gallery of ACM Awards stars on the carpet and backstage, including Ella Langley, Kacey Musgraves, Lainey Wilson, Shania Twain and Riley Green.

The country star earned a total of five awards during the broadcast

The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards 2026 celebrated country music’s biggest stars, with Ella Langley making history with seven wins while Miranda Lambert dominated major categories. Check out the complete ACM Awards 2026 winners list here.

Langley came into Sunday night with seven nominations, tied with Lainey Wilson for the third-most among the nominees.

When Ella Langley returned to the stage to collect her ACM Female Artist of the Year trophy, she was so emotional she couldn't speak. It was her fifth award of the night. Langley was visibly struggling to compose herself as she looked out at the crowd.

Ever since Riley Green and Ella Langley collaborated on the song “You Look Like You Love Me,” their bond has been strong—and with the ACM Awards just around the corner, airing on May 17 on Prime