Full list of 2026 ACM Awards nominees
Women lead the way this year at The Academy of Country Music Awards, as nominees were announced today (Thursday) with country music's biggest stars being recognised.
Nominations are led by Megan Moroney (nine nominations), Followed by Miranda Lambert (eight nominations), Ella Langley (seven nominations), Lainey Wilson (seven nominations), Chris Stapleton (six nominations), Zach Top (five nominations), and Cody Johnson (four nominations).
The ACM Awards will take place on Sunday 17th May, with performances from Lambert, Wilson, Kacey Musgraves, Little Big Town, Cody Johnson and Riley Green on the night.
See the full list of nominees for the 15 awards below...
Entertainer of the Year
Luke Combs
Cody Johnson
Megan Moroney
Jelly Roll
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Lainey Wilson
Song of the Year
“A Song to Sing” — Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton
“Am I Okay?” — Megan Moroney
“Choosin’ Texas” — Ella Langley
“I Never Lie” — Zach Top
“Somewhere Over Laredo” — Lainey Wilson
Female Artist of the Year
Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Ella Langley
Megan Moroney
Lainey Wilson
Male Artist of the Year
Luke Combs
Riley Green
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Zach Top
Group of the Year
49 Winchester
Flatland Cavalry
Old Dominion
Rascal Flatts
The Red Clay Strays
Duo of the Year
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Muscadine Bloodline
Thelma & James
New Female Artist of the Year
Avery Anna
Mackenzie Carpenter
Dasha
Caroline Jones
Emily Ann Roberts
New Male Artist of the Year
Gavin Adcock
Vincent Mason
Shaboozey
Hudson Westbrook
Tucker Wetmore
Album of the Year
“Ain’t In It For My Health” — Zach Top
“Cherry Valley” — Carter Faith
“Don’t Mind If I Do (Deluxe)” — Riley Green
“I’m The Problem” — Morgan Wallen
“Parker McCollum” — Parker McCollum
Song of the Year
“A Song To Sing” — Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton
“Am I Okay?” — Megan Moroney
“Choosin’ Texas” — Ella Langley
“I Never Lie” — Zach Top
“Somewhere Over Laredo” — Lainey Wilson
Single of the Year
“6 Months Later” — Megan Moroney
“Choosin’ Texas” — Ella Langley
“I Never Lie” — Zach Top
“Somewhere Over Laredo” — Lainey Wilson
“The Fall” — Cody Johnson
Music Event of the Year
“A Song To Sing” — Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton
“Amen” — Shaboozey & Jelly Roll
“Don’t Mind If I Do” — Riley Green feat. Ella Langley
“Trailblazer” — Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson
“You Had To Be There” — Megan Moroney & Kenny Chesney
Visual Media of the Year
“6 Months Later” — Megan Moroney
“A Song To Sing” — Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton
“Cuckoo” -Stephen Wilson, Jr.
“Somewhere Over Laredo” — Lainey Wilson
“The Fall” — Cody Johnson
Songwriter of the Year
Jessie Jo Dillon
Ashley Gorley
Charlie Handsome
Chase McGill
Blake Pendergrass
Artist-Songwriter of the Year
Luke Combs
Riley Green
Ella Langley
Megan Moroney
Morgan Wallen