The Academy of Country Music has announced the nominees for this year's show and the ladies are leading the way.

Megan Moroney has the most nominations with nine. Miranda Lambert has eight, including her 17th as Female Artist of the Year. Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson each earned seven. Chris Stapleton has six nominations, including his 11th for Male Artist. The 2026 ACM Awards will stream live from Las Vegas May 17th on Prime. Here's a look at all of the nominees:

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR 

  • Luke Combs 
  • Jelly Roll 
  • Cody Johnson 
  • Megan Moroney 
  • Chris Stapleton 
  • Morgan Wallen 
  • Lainey Wilson 

FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR 

  • Kelsea Ballerini 
  • Miranda Lambert 
  • Ella Langley 
  • Megan Moroney 
  • Lainey Wilson  

MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR 

  • Luke Combs 
  • Riley Green 
  • Cody Johnson 
  • Chris Stapleton 
  • Zach Top  

GROUP OF THE YEAR 

  • 49 Winchester 
  • Flatland Cavalry 
  • Old Dominion 
  • Rascal Flatts 
  • The Red Clay Strays  

    DUO OF THE YEAR 

    • Brooks and Dunn 
    • Brothers Osborne 
    • Dan and Shay 
    • Muscadine Bloodline 
    • Thelma and James 

NEW FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR 

  • Avery Anna 
  • Mackenzie Carpenter 
  • Dasha 
  • Caroline Jones 
  • Emily Ann Roberts  

NEW MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR 

  • Gavin Adcock 
  • Vincent Mason 
  • Shaboozey 
  • Hudson Westbrook 
  • Tucker Wetmore  

ALBUM OF THE YEAR 

  • Zach Top - Ain’t In It For My Health  
  • Carter Faith - Cherry Valley 
  • Riley Green - Don’t Mind If I Do (Deluxe) 
  • Morgan Wallen - I’m The Problem  
  • Parker McCollum - Parker McCollum  

SONG OF THE YEAR  

  • Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton - "A Song To Sing"  
  • Megan Moroney - "Am I Okay?" 
  • Ella Langley - "Choosin’ Texas" 
  • Zach Top - "I Never Lie" 
  • Lainey Wilson - "Somewhere Over Laredo"   

SINGLE OF THE YEAR  

  • Megan Moroney - "6 Months Later" 
  • Ella Langley - "Choosin’ Texas" 
  • Zach Top - "I Never Lie" 
  • Lainey Wilson - "Somewhere Over Laredo"  
  • Cody Johnson - "The Fall"   

MUSIC EVENT OF THE YEAR  

  • Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton - "A Song To Sing" 
  • Shaboozey and Jelly Roll - "Amen" 
  • Riley Green featuring Ella Langley - "Don’t Mind If I Do"  
  • Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert and Lainey Wilson - "Trailblazer" 
  • Megan Moroney and Kenny Chesney - "You Had To Be There"  

VISUAL MEDIA OF THE YEAR  

  • Megan Moroney - "6 Months Later"  
  • Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton - "A Song To Sing" 
  • Stephen Wilson, Jr. - "Cuckoo" 
  • Lainey Wilson - "Somewhere Over Laredo" 
  • Cody Johnson - "The Fall"  

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR 

  • Jessie Jo Dillon 
  • Ashley Gorley 
  • Charlie Handsome 
  • Chase McGill 
  • Blake Pendergrass 
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ARTIST-SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR 

  • Luke Combs 
  • Riley Green 
  • Ella Langley 
  • Megan Moroney 
  • Morgan Wallen