Ella Langley walked away with the most wins at the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards, which were hosted by Shania Twain and featured standout performances by country music legends and rising stars.

Bess Wohl’s Pulitzer Prize-winning “Liberation” was awarded the Tony for best play; “Schmigadoon!” won best new musical; and “Ragtime” won best musical revival.

Presenters include traditional pop star Michael Bublé and TJ Osborne of Brothers Osborne. By Paul Grein The 61st annual Academy of Country Music Awards will feature 19 performers, including four of the five nominees for album of the year – Carter Faith,

The 2026 ACM Awards, hosted by Shania Twain, were held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Vegas and streamed live on Prime Video. Highlight performances included Miranda Lambert debuting her new song “Crisco,” the Red Clay Strays performing “Demons in Your Choir,” and Lainey Wilson’s show-opening “Can’t Sit Still.”

The ACM Awards 2026 delivered a star-studded list of winners, including Ella Langley, who triumphed in all seven categories.

"Death of a Salesman," "Schmigadoon!" and "Ragtime" won big as Pink hosted the ceremony honoring the best on Broadway.