Megan Moroney Leads Women-Dominated 2026 ACM Awards Nominations
The nominations for the 61st Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards, announced on April 9, 2026, reveal a significant dominance by female artists. Megan Moroney leads all nominees with nine awards, including her first-time nomination for Entertainer of the Year alongside Artist-Songwriter and Director of the Year honors. She is followed closely by Miranda Lambert, who holds eight nominations, and Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson, each with seven. The ceremony, moving to Las Vegas after three years in Texas, will take place on May 17 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Major categories feature top contenders such as Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, and Chris Stapleton competing for Entertainer of the Year. The event will be streamed globally via Prime Video and Amazon Music platforms.
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Megan Moroney Leads Women-Dominated 2026 ACM Awards Nominations
The nominations for the 61st Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards, announced on April 9, 2026, reveal a significant dominance by female artists. Megan Moroney leads all nominees with nine awards, including her first-time nomination for Entertainer of the Year alongside Artist-Songwriter and Director of the Year honors. She is followed closely by Miranda Lambert, who holds eight nominations, and Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson, each with seven. The ceremony, moving to Las Vegas after three years in Texas, will take place on May 17 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Major categories feature top contenders such as Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, and Chris Stapleton competing for Entertainer of the Year. The event will be streamed globally via Prime Video and Amazon Music platforms.
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