2026 ACM Awards: The Complete Winners List
The 61st ACM Awards took place on May 17, 2026, in Las Vegas, celebrating various achievements in country music. Ella Langley was awarded Artist-Songwriter of the Year, while Jessie Jo Dillon received the Songwriter of the Year honor. Other notable winners included Avery Anna as New Female Artist of the Year and Tucker Wetmore as New Male Artist of the Year.
- ▪Ella Langley won Artist-Songwriter of the Year at the 61st ACM Awards.
- ▪Jessie Jo Dillon was named Songwriter of the Year.
- ▪Avery Anna was recognized as New Female Artist of the Year.
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- ▪ GFFN Awards 2026: The Winners — Yahoo Sports
- ▪ ACM Awards: Winners List (Updating Live) — The Hollywood Reporter
- ▪ Here Are the 2026 ACM Awards Winners: Full List (Updating Live) — Billboard
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