Full list of 2026 ACM Awards nominees

Author: Emma DicksonPublished 9th Apr 2026

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

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