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  "textContent": "Country music’s biggest stars gathered in Las Vegas on Sunday night for the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, but by the end of the ceremony, one name had overshadowed nearly everyone else.\n\nHosted by Shania Twain at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, the ACM Awards 2026 celebrated some of the genre’s biggest acts, standout performances and emotional tributes. Yet it was breakout country singer Ella Langley who walked away as the undeniable star of the night.\n\nLangley swept all seven of her nominations, making her one of the evening’s biggest success stories. The singer-songwriter picked up Female Artist of the Year and scored major wins for her hit song ‘Choosin’ Texas’, which earned both Song of the Year and Single of the Year honours.\n\nThe Academy of Country Music recognises songwriting and recording contributions separately, meaning Langley received multiple trophies connected to the same track.\n\nAccepting Female Artist of the Year, an emotional Langley thanked the women who supported her journey in country music.\n\n“Thank you to the women in this category. To the women in this life,” she said, while praising fellow nominees including Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert and Kelsea Ballerini.\n\nShe also credited Lambert, who co-wrote and co-produced parts of her work, for believing in her artistry.\n\nWhile Langley dominated the evening, Cody Johnson secured the ceremony’s biggest prize, taking home Entertainer of the Year ahead of nominees including Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen and Lainey Wilson. Johnson also won Male Artist of the Year.\n\nParker McCollum added to the night’s biggest wins by securing Album of the Year for  _Parker McCollum_ , while Brooks & Dunn continued their long-running success after winning Duo of the Year.\n\nThe event also featured performances from several country music stars, including Langley, Johnson, Miranda Lambert and Kacey Musgraves, who performed ‘Dry Spell’ from her recently released album  _Middle of Nowhere_.\n\nElsewhere, an emotional tribute honoured late music executive Ben Vaughn, who died in January 2025. Before Dan + Shay performed their song ‘Say So’, singer Lauren Alaina delivered a heartfelt message about mental health awareness, urging those struggling to seek help.\n\nThe ceremony closed on a nostalgic note as Blake Shelton led a crowd singalong of Kenny Rogers’s classic ‘The Gambler’ in tribute to legendary songwriter Don Schlitz, who died last month.\n\n**Key ACM Awards 2026 winners:**\n\n• Entertainer of the Year: Cody Johnson\n• Female Artist of the Year: Ella Langley\n• Male Artist of the Year: Cody Johnson\n• Album of the Year:  _Parker McCollum_ , Parker McCollum\n• Duo of the Year: Brooks & Dunn\n• Music Event of the Year: ‘Don’t Mind if I Do’, Riley Green featuring Ella Langley\n• Song of the Year: ‘Choosin’ Texas’, Ella Langley\n\nThe post ACM Awards 2026: One country star completely stole the show appeared first on HUM News English.",
  "title": "ACM Awards 2026: One country star completely stole the show"
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