2026 ACM Awards: Winners Announced in Non-Televised Categories
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Summary
The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards (61st annual) were held on May 17 in Las Vegas. The organization announced winners in non-televised categories, including Ella Langley winning Artist-Songwriter of the Year (nominated for seven awards), Jessie Jo Dillon as Songwriter of the Year, Avery Anna as New Female Artist of the Year, and Tucker Wetmore as New Male Artist of the Year.
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· 4 pulledThe ACM announced Ella Langley as the winner in the Artist-Songwriter of the Year field.
Langley, whose single 'Choosin' Texas' continues to be a country-pop crossover juggernaut, was nominated for seven awards this year.
Jessie Jo Dillon was named Songwriter of the Year.
Other announced winners include Avery Anna, who was named New Female Artist of the Year, and Tucker Wetmore, the New Male Artist of the Year.
See the complete list of winners at the 2026 ACM Awards.
