Overview
- At the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, Ella Langley won seven trophies, sweeping every category she was nominated in and setting a single‑year record.
- Cody Johnson took Entertainer of the Year after also being named Male Artist of the Year, and Parker McCollum earned Album of the Year for his self‑titled release.
- Langley claimed Song and Single of the Year for “Choosin’ Texas” and shared Music Event of the Year with Riley Green for their duet “Don’t Mind If I Do.”
- During emotional acceptance speeches, Langley thanked Jesus and credited the prayers and support of fellow artists, including Lainey Wilson.
- The show returned to Las Vegas at MGM Grand Garden Arena and streamed on Prime Video with additional feeds on Twitch and the Amazon Music app, with Shania Twain hosting.