Ella Langley Sweeps ACM Awards With Seven Wins; Cody Johnson Wins His First Entertainer of the Year Prize
Ella Langley had a remarkable night at the ACM Awards, winning all seven categories she was nominated for. Cody Johnson won the prestigious entertainer of the year award, along with best male vocalist. Other notable winners included Parker McCollum for album of the year and the Red Clay Strays for group of the year.
- ▪Ella Langley won seven ACM Awards, including female artist of the year and song of the year for 'Choosin’ Texas.'
- ▪Cody Johnson received the entertainer of the year award and best male vocalist at the ceremony.
- ▪Parker McCollum won album of the year for his self-titled album, beating several prominent artists.
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Home Music News May 17, 2026 7:45pm PT Ella Langley Sweeps ACM Awards With Seven Wins; Cody Johnson Wins His First Entertainer of the Year Prize By Chris Willman Plus Icon Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic ChrisWillman Latest ACM Awards Producers on What to Expect Sunday Night: Shania’s First Country Hosting Gig, Show’s Return to Vegas, 17 Performances in 2½ Hours and Meeting the Ella Langley Moment 7 hours ago Happy 60th Birthday, ‘Pet Sounds’: Beach Boys Mike Love, Al Jardine and Bruce Johnston Recall the Making and Aftermath of One of Rock’s Greatest Albums 11 hours ago Has Raye Already Busted Into the Pantheon of Great 21st-Century Entertainers? This Year’s Smashing Tour Has Told the Tale 1 day ago See All Rich Polk/Variety The Academy of Country Music Awards…
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