2026 ACM Award Winners

The 61st annual Academy of Country Music Awards show took place Sunday night in Las Vegas. The show was hosted by Shania Twain, and streamed live on Amazon Prime.  Cody Johnson was named Entertainer of the Year.  Ella Langley was the top winner, with 7 awards, including Female Artist.  

 Following is the full list of winners in the 14 categories voted on by Academy members:

Keith Urban Steal Away

 

Keith Urban Releases Soothing Rendition of Classic Hit “Steal Away” – Out Now LISTEN HERE “Steal Away” Featured on Urban’s Forthcoming Yacht Rock Album Flow State – Out June 12th PRE-ORDER HERE Urban to Present ‘Album of the Year’ at 61st ACM Awards and Headlines ACM Next Wave: Country’s Beach Bash Live from Las Vegas

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Global Country music superstar, Keith Urban, has released his dreamy cover of the classic 1980 Robbie Dupree track, “Steal Away,” out now. Transporting us to a carefree seaside retreat, Urban’s “Steal Away” fully encapsulates and evokes the feeling of summertime nostalgia. Featured on his upcoming yacht rock album, Flow State, out June 12 via MCA, the song is in good company alongside other timeless hits like “Baby Come Back,” “Just the Two of Us,” “Summer Breeze,” and original song, “We Go Back” featuring the legendary Michael McDonald.

Luke Bryan Farm Tour

 

Luke Bryan Announces Fall FARM TOUR Dates September 17-19   Tickets Available May 21 at LukeBryan.com   SIGNS Album Releases September 18

NASHVILLE – (May 15, 2026) – As country music superstar Luke Bryan prepares to headline his second annual Farm Tour concerts in California this weekend, today he is announcing the dates of his fall Farm Tour shows will be September 17-19. Openers will be announced at another time. These concerts fall into Luke’s release date for his ninth studio album, SIGNS, due out on September 18. Pre-order the album NOW.

Lauren Alaina Album 8/28

 

COUNTRY SUPERSTAR LAUREN ALAINA SETS LONG ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM: STAGES  COMING AUGUST 28

JUST ANNOUNCED: LAUREN ALAINA TO PRESENT AT 61ST ACM AWARDS THIS SUNDAY   “ALL MY EXES (FEAT. CHASE MATTHEW)” LOGS 75+ MILLION STREAMS; CURRENTLY TOP 25 ON COUNTRY RADIO   NEW SMASH “RAINING WHISKEY,” OUT NOW   PERFORMING AT ACM LIFTING LIVES COUNTRY ON THE GREEN THIS WEEK

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 13, 2026) – The world has watched Lauren Alaina grow up in the spotlight. Introduced as a small-town Georgia girl on American Idol, she has evolved into a Country superstar, devoted wife, and mother. Her journey with music the throughline of it all, today she announces her long-awaited and most self-assured body of work to date: Stages, due on August 28. Announced earlier today, Alaina will make a triumphant return to the 61st ACM Awards stage this Sunday as a presenter, following last year's emotional viral post praised for its vulnerability.

Luke Bryan Album 9/18

 

Luke Bryan Announces Signs Album Live on “American Idol” Finale, Set for Release on September 18, Pre-Order NOW   Performs “Fish Hunt Golf Drink” Song Available Here

SIGNS Album Cover

Brad Paisley New Music

 

Brad Paisley Releases New Music This Week for Ongoing Project: Tacklebox  A Nostalgic Unreleased Track from His ‘90s Catalog “Fallin’” Available Today    Performs “I’m Gonna Miss Her” on American Idol Finale Tonight with Contestant Lucas Leon    “BRAD PAISLEY LIVE” Tour Announces New Dates

NASHVILLE, TN – (May 11, 2026) - Grammy-winning country music superstar Brad Paisley is releasing new music today as part of an ongoing project titled Tacklebox. A portion of this new music comes from his extensive catalog of unreleased and unrecorded songs, dating back to the 90s, when his career began. Other songs were recently written and inspired by that style and by the unmistakable 90s sound of Alan Jackson, Brooks and Dunn, and Alabama, as well as 80s-influenced productions similar to those of George Strait, Garth Brooks, and others. The first song from Tacklebox, “Fallin’,” is available now across all digital platforms HERE.

Koe Wetzel Album 6/12

 

KOE WETZEL DELIVERS THE NIGHT CHAMPION WILDLY AWAITED SIXTH STUDIO ALBUM ARRIVES JUNE 12   “Hurts Like You” Available Everywhere This Friday, May 8   The Night Champion World Tour Already Underway… 50+ Dates Spanning U.S., Canada & Australia The Night Champion arrives June 12, 2026 via Columbia Records.  PITTSBURG, Texas – Koe Wetzel didn’t have a master plan, beyond play loud, play hard – and hopefully have a place to sleep – when he began chasing music in Texas’s roughest bars and roadhouses, then Oklahoma, Arizona, Colorado and beyond. Little more than a decade later, the hard-charging performer/songwriter finds himself as a force for the music industry, even more than the law, to reckon with.

Jon Pardi 10th Anniversary

 

JON PARDI CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF CALIFORNIA SUNRISE WITH EXPANDED RE-ISSUE AND LIMITED-EDITION VINYL - OUT JUNE 12

Tucker Wetmore Wins 1st ACM

 

TUCKER WETMORE WINS FIRST-EVER ACM AWARD, NAMED 2026 NEW MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR  Thomas Rhett surprises Wetmore in London with video message as his mother presents award onstage at sold-out U.K. tour finale  Closes out three consecutive sold-out nights in London as part of EU and U.K. leg of The Brunette World Tour

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Country’s hottest rising star Tucker Wetmore experienced a career-defining moment tonight in London, England, winning ACM New Male Artist of the Year – his first-ever ACM award. Underscoring the significance of the honor, the Academy of Country Music sent the trophy internationally – a first in recent history – during the final night of his three-show, sold-out run at the O2 Forum Kentish Town. The surprise unfolded when a video message from Thomas Rhett interrupted the show before Wetmore’s mother, Sia, walked on stage to present him with the award.

Jason Aldean/Luke Bryan Tour

 

Jason Aldean & Luke Bryan Announce Additional Stadium Headline Dates: The “DOUBLE DOWN TOUR 2026” Following Their Co-Headline Date At UGA’s Sanford Stadium, Four Additional Concerts Planned in 2026: Missoula, San Diego, Washington, DC, and Las Vegas Tickets on Sale May 8 at 10 AM Local Time

Jason Aldean & Luke Bryan photo by Matthew Paskert

Russell Dickerson 2026 Tour

 

RUSSELL DICKERSON LAUNCHES ELECTRIFYING 2026 RUSSELLMANIA TOUR WITH LARGER-THAN-LIFE OPENING WEEKEND

Keith Urban Album 6/12

 

Keith Urban Catches the “Summer Breeze” As He Announces Yacht Rock Album Flow State – Out on June 12th PRE-ORDER HERE Original Track “We Go Back” (ft. Michael McDonald) and Urban’s Rendition of “Summer Breeze” – Out Now Urban Set to Headline ACM Next Wave Event in Las Vegas on May 16th Urban Set to Play Nissan Stadium on June 5th as Part of CMA Fest 2026 Keith Urban Plays The Mil at Cannery Hall Tonight – Tickets Available at Box Office

(Photo Credit: Phil and Sara)

Luke Combs Makes History

 

LUKE COMBS MAKES HISTORY WITH NEW RECORD-BREAKING TOUR AND RADIO MILESTONES

SETS ATTENDANCE RECORDS WITH EVERY STOP ON THE “MY KINDA SATURDAY NIGHT TOUR” SO FAR

FIRST ARTIST TO HAVE TWO DIFFERENT SONGS TOP MEDIABASE AND BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHARTS AT THE SAME TIME

ONLY ARTIST EVER TO HOLD #1 AND #2 SPOTS ON BILLBOARD COUNTRY AIRPLAY CHART SIMULTANEOUSLY

photo credit: David Bergman

April 28, 2026—Global superstar Luke Combs continues to make history with his massive “My Kinda Saturday Night Tour,” as he has set new attendance records with every show so far. Since kicking off in March, Combs has brought unprecedented crowds to Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, Charlottesville’s Scott Stadium, Ames’ Jack Trice Stadium, South Bend’s Notre Dame Stadium, and, most recently, Columbus’ Ohio Stadium, where he drew 97,367 fans for the biggest show of his career to date.