Ella Langley Leads ACM Nominations as Reba McEntire Gears Up to Host the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards
The nominations for the 60th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards are in, and rising star Ella Langley is leading the pack with a whopping eight nominations, followed closely by Cody Johnson, Morgan Wallen, and Lainey Wilson, each snagging seven nods. According to the press release, country legend Reba McEntire will take the reins as host, bringing her signature charm to the event, which will stream live on Prime Video on May 8 from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.
Ella Langley’s Meteoric Rise
Newcomer Ella Langley is officially making waves, dominating the nominations with recognition in major categories like Female Artist of the Year and New Female Artist of the Year. But it's her smash hit with Riley Green, “you look like you love me,” that has propelled her to the top, earning six nominations—including Single of the Year and Song of the Year as both an artist and songwriter. Not a bad way to make an ACM debut!
Cody Johnson and Morgan Wallen Battle for the Top Spot
Johnson and Wallen are tied for the most nominations for a male artist, each securing seven nods. Johnson, known for his Texas-born grit, is once again in the running for Entertainer of the Year, alongside his hit “Dirt Cheap,” which has landed multiple nominations. Wallen, on the other hand, continues his hot streak with a third consecutive Entertainer of the Year nod and multiple nominations for his collaboration with Post Malone, “I Had Some Help.”
Lainey Wilson Continues Her Streak
Lainey Wilson, the reigning queen of country music, once again proves she’s a force to be reckoned with. According to the press release, she has nominations in six different categories, including her first-ever nod for Artist-Songwriter of the Year. If history is any indicator, Wilson’s name will be called more than once on awards night.
Other Notable Nominees
Luke Combs is vying for Entertainer of the Year, and a win would secure him the prestigious Triple Crown Award—a feat previously achieved by Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, and Carrie Underwood.
Chris Stapleton lands his tenth consecutive Male Artist of the Year nomination. With four wins already under his belt, could he make it five?
Old Dominion is back in the running for Group of the Year, an award they’ve claimed seven years in a row.
Kelsea Ballerini receives her first-ever Entertainer of the Year nomination, a huge milestone in her career.
Rascal Flatts surprises fans with their first nomination for Group of the Year since 2017.
Shaboozey makes history with his first ACM nods, including Best New Male Artist and Single of the Year for his viral hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy).”
How to Watch and Celebrate the ACMs
Fans can tune in live on Prime Video or the Amazon Music channel on Twitch at 8 p.m. EDT/7 p.m. CDT/5 p.m. PDT. Want to experience the magic in person? A limited number of tickets are available via SeatGeek for those looking to witness country music history firsthand.
In the meantime, get in the spirit by streaming the Official ACM Awards Playlist on Amazon Music, featuring this year’s nominees and their chart-topping hits.
With a night full of powerhouse performances, surprise wins, and country music royalty all in one place, the 60th ACM Awards is shaping up to be an unforgettable celebration of the genre we love. May 8 can’t come soon enough.
MAIN AWARDS:
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Kelsea Ballerini
Luke Combs
Cody Johnson
Jelly Roll
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Lainey Wilson
FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Kelsea Ballerini
Ella Langley
Megan Moroney
Kacey Musgraves
Lainey Wilson
MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Luke Combs
Cody Johnson
Jelly Roll
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
DUO OF THE YEAR
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Muscadine Bloodline
The War And Treaty
GROUP OF THE YEAR
Flatland Cavalry
Little Big Town
Old Dominion
Rascal Flatts
The Red Clay Strays
NEW FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Kassi Ashton
Ashley Cooke
Dasha
Ella Langley
Jessie Murph
NEW MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Gavin Adcock
Shaboozey
Zach Top
Tucker Wetmore
Bailey Zimmerman
NEW DUO OR GROUP OF THE YEAR
Restless Road
The Red Clay Strays
Treaty Oak Revival
ALBUM OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]
Am I Okay? (I’ll Be Fine) - Megan Moroney
Producer: Kristian Bush
Record Company-Label: Columbia Records / Sony Music Nashville
Beautifully Broken - Jelly Roll
Producers: BazeXX, Brock Berryhill, Zach Crowell, Devin Dawson, Charlie Handsome, Ben Johnson, mgk, The Monsters & Strangerz, Austin Nivarel, SlimXX, Ryan Tedder, Isaiah Tejada, Alysa Vanderheym
Record Company-Label: BBR Music Group / BMG Nashville / Republic Records
Cold Beer & Country Music - Zach Top
Producer: Carson Chamberlain
Record Company-Label: Leo33
F-1 Trillion - Post Malone
Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins
Record Company-Label: Mercury Records / Republic Records
Whirlwind - Lainey Wilson
Producer: Jay Joyce
Record Company-Label: BBR Music Group / BMG Nashville
SINGLE OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]
A Bar Song (Tipsy) - Shaboozey
Producers: Sean Cook, Nevin Sastry
Record Company-Label: American Dogwood / EMPIRE
Dirt Cheap - Cody Johnson
Producer: Trent Willmon
Record Company-Label: CoJo Music LLC / Warner Music Nashville
I Had Some Help - Post Malone, Morgan Wallen
Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins
Record Company-Label: Mercury Records / Republic Records
White Horse - Chris Stapleton
Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton, Morgane Stapleton
Record Company-Label: Mercury Nashville
you look like you love me - Ella Langley, Riley Green
Producer: Will Bundy
Record Company-Label: SAWGOD / Columbia Records
SONG OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Songwriter(s)/Publisher(s)/Artist(s)]
4x4xU - Lainey Wilson
Songwriters: Jon Decious, Aaron Raitiere, Lainey Wilson
Publishers: Louisiana Lady; One Tooth Productions; Reservoir 416; Songs of One Riot Music; Sony/ATV Accent
The Architect - Kacey Musgraves
Songwriters: Shane McAnally, Kacey Musgraves, Josh Osborne
Publishers: Songs for Indy and Owl; Sony/ATV Cross Keys Publishing
Dirt Cheap - Cody Johnson
Songwriter: Josh Phillips
Publishers: Warner-Tamerlane Publishing; Write or Die Music; Write the Lightning Publishing
I Had Some Help - Post Malone, Morgan Wallen
Songwriters: Louis Bell, Ashley Gorley, Hoskins, Austin Post, Ernest Keith Smith, Morgan Wallen, Chandler Paul Walters, Ryan Vojtesak
Publishers: Bell Ear Publishing; Master of my Domain Music; Poppy’s Picks; Sony/ATV Cross Keys Publishing; Universal Music Corporation
you look like you love me - Ella Langley, Riley Green
Songwriters: Riley Green, Ella Langley, Aaron Raitiere
Publishers: Back 40 Publishing International; Langley Publishing; One Tooth Productions; Sony/ATV Tree; Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp
MUSIC EVENT OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]
Cowboys Cry Too - Kelsea Ballerini, Noah Kahan
Producers: Kelsea Ballerini, Noah Kahan, Alysa Vanderheym
Record Company-Label: Black River Entertainment
I Had Some Help - Post Malone, Morgan Wallen
Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins
Record Company-Label: Mercury Records / Republic Records
I’m Gonna Love You - Cody Johnson, Carrie Underwood
Producer: Trent Willmon
Record Company-Label: CoJo Music LLC / Warner Music Nashville
we don’t fight anymore - Carly Pearce, Chris Stapleton
Producers: Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne, Carly Pearce
Record Company-Label: Big Machine Records
you look like you love me - Ella Langley, Riley Green
Producer: Will Bundy
Record Company-Label: SAWGOD / Columbia Records
VISUAL MEDIA OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Producer(s)/Director(s)/Artist(s)]
4x4xU - Lainey Wilson
Producer: Jennifer Ansell
Director: Dano Cerny
Dirt Cheap - Cody Johnson
Producer: Dustin Haney
Director: Dustin Haney
I’m Gonna Love You - Cody Johnson, Carrie Underwood
Producers: Christen Pinkston, Wesley Stebbins-Perry
Director: Dustin Haney
Think I’m In Love With You - Chris Stapleton
Producers: Wes Edwards, Angie Lorenz, Jamie Stratakis
Director: Running Bear (Stephen Kinigopoulos, Alexa Stone)
you look like you love me - Ella Langley, Riley Green
Producer: Whale Tale Music
Directors: Ella Langley, John Park, Wales Toney
ARTIST-SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
Luke Combs
ERNEST
HARDY
Morgan Wallen
Lainey Wilson
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
Jessi Alexander
Jessie Jo Dillon
Ashley Gorley
Chase McGill
Josh Osborne