Ella Langley was the biggest winner at this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards, taking home four major awards, while Cody Johnson won the night’s top prize, entertainer of the year.

Langley started the evening by winning song of the year for her hit “Choosin’ Texas.” She later picked up single of the year for the same song, music event of the year with Riley Green for their duet “Don’t Mind If I Do,” and female artist of the year.

Accepting her awards, Langley thanked her fans and said she was overwhelmed by the support she has received, especially from women in the industry.

Johnson, meanwhile, won both male artist of the year and entertainer of the year. In his acceptance speech, he said music allows him to express emotion and dedicated his top award to Luke Combs.

The 61st annual ACM Awards took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, after being held in Texas for the previous three years.

Shania Twain hosted the show for the first time. She opened with her iconic hit “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” and praised the growing influence of women in country music.

The ceremony featured performances by some of country music’s biggest stars, including Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett, Kacey Musgraves, Blake Shelton and Kane Brown.

The Red Clay Strays won group of the year, while Brooks & Dunn were named duo of the year.

Parker McCollum won album of the year for his self-titled 2025 release, beating strong competition from Morgan Wallen and others.

Before the main ceremony, Langley was also named artist-songwriter of the year. Jessie Jo Dillon won songwriter of the year for the third consecutive year.