Country music artist Ella Langley won five awards at the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday, May 17, 2026 [1], [2].
The sweep marks a significant turning point for Langley, signaling her transition from a breakout act to a dominant force in the genre. Her success at the ceremony highlights the commercial and critical impact of her recent work on the country music charts.
Langley took home trophies for Female Artist of the Year, Artist-Songwriter of the Year, and Music Event of the Year [1]. Her track “Choosin’ Texas” further solidified the night, winning both Song of the Year and Single of the Year [1], [3]. A spokesperson said that “Choosin' Texas” cleaned up in the Single and Song categories [4].
The ceremony took place in Las Vegas and was streamed live on Prime Video [2], [5]. During the event, Langley delivered an acoustic performance of her song “Be Her.” Addressing the crowd during the set, she said, "This song means everything to me" [3].
Following the announcement of her multiple wins, a tearful Langley expressed her shock at the scale of the achievement. "I'm at a loss for words," Langley said [1].
The 61st ACM Awards recognized the year's most influential contributions to country music, with Langley emerging as the night's most decorated individual [1], [2].
“"I'm at a loss for words,"”
Langley's sweep of five major categories, particularly the dual win for 'Choosin’ Texas' as both Song and Single of the Year, establishes her as a primary hitmaker in the current country music landscape. This level of recognition from the Academy often precedes a surge in touring demand and increased leverage for artist-songwriters within the industry.
