The Academy of Country Music Awards was an unforgettable night for country music, and this year it was all about "Choosin' Ella"—and it definitely showed! Ella Langley swept the evening with five trophies, including the coveted Female Artist of the Year. Langley won five awards at this year’s ACMs, and no other artist in ACM history has amassed 12 awards in just two years. She completely shatters the old record held by Faith Hill, who won 10 awards across the 1998 and 1999 ceremonies.
Cody Johnson also dominated, taking home both Male Artist and the coveted Entertainer of the Year. Parker McCollum secured a major milestone by winning Album of the Year for his self-titled project, while Brooks & Dunn extended their legendary record with an 18th Vocal Duo win. Not to mention, Miranda Lambert continued her historic reign as the most-awarded artist in ACM history, adding even more hardware to her shelf for her collaboration with Langley as this is her 20th ACM Awards.
Little Big Town made a comeback at the ACM's on Sunday. They performed their new song "Hey There Sunshine," and it's the first track the group has released in two years.
Here's a full list of winners:
• Entertainer of the Year: Cody Johnson
• Male Artist of the Year: Cody Johnson
• Female Artist of the Year: Ella Langley
• Album of the Year: "Parker McCollum" by Parker McCollum
• Song of the Year: "Choosin' Texas" written by Ella Langley, Luke Dick, Miranda Lambert, and Joybeth Taylor.
(give to Langley as a Songwriter and an Artist)
• Single of the Year: "Choosin' Texas" by Ella Langley
(given to Langley as a Producer and an Artist)
• Music Event of the Year: "Don't Mind If I Do" by Riley Green featuring Ella Langley
• Duo of the Year: Brooks & Dunn
• Group of the Year: The Red Clay Strays
• New Female Artist of the Year: Avery Anna
• New Male Artist of the Year: Tucker Wetmore
• Visual Media of the Year: "Cuckoo" by Stephen Wilson, Jr.
• Songwriter of the Year: Jessie Jo Dillon
• Artist/Songwriter of the Year: Ella Langley
Riley Green performing at the ACM Awards
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Shania Twain with Shaboozey at the ACM Awards
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Tucker Wetmore Performing "Brunette" at ACM Awards
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Thomas Rhett and Jordan Davis performing at ACM Awards
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Cody Johnson accepting Male Artist of the Year at the 61st ACM Awards
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Lauren Alania speaking at the 61st ACM Awards
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Ella Performing "Be Her" at the ACM Awards
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Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley and Ben West accepting the award for Song of the Year at the ACM 's
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