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Ella Langley dominates ACM Awards and Cody Johnson wins entertainer of the year

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Cody Johnson won entertainer of the year, but it was Ella Langley's night from the start.

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What happened

Cody Johnson won entertainer of the year, but it was Ella Langley's night from the start.

Why it matters

The first honor of the Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday was for the coveted song of the year, given to Langley for the crossover hit “Choosin’ Texas,” presented to her by Michael Bublé.

Common ground

“I’m not at a loss for words very often,” said Langley in her speech.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.nbcwashington.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/ella-langley-domi…

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Claim 1: “Don Schlitz, the storied country music songwriter who died last month”
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Claim 2: “Jessie Jo Dillon was named songwriter of the year, becoming the first artist to win three times in a row”
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Claim 3: “Parker McCollum and Lee Ann Womack dueted “Killin’ Me” from McCollum’s 2025 self-titled album”
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Claim 4: “Album of the year... went to McCollum for his self-titled release”
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Claim 5: “This is Twain’s first time hosting. She’s taken over for Reba McEntire, who has hosted the show 18 times”
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Claim 6: “their duet “Don’t Mind if I Do” took home music event of the year”
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Evidence from 'Across the Country' and other search results confirms the win for 'Don't Mind If I Do' as Musical Event of the Year.
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web search NEUTRAL — Ella Langley and Riley Green are first-time winners going into the 2024 CMA Awards.Since then, the two artists have continued to work together, even recording a song called "Don't Mind If I Do" that G…
https://k99.com/ixp/204/p/2024-cma-awards-musical-event-of-t…
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web search NEUTRAL — Don’t Mind If I Do (Deluxe) – Riley Green. Producer: Dann Huff, Michael Knox.Record Company-Label: Empire. Don’t Mind If I Do – Riley Green feat. Ella Langley.
https://www.dickclark.com/news/women-lead-nominations-for-th…
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web search NEUTRAL — Musical Event of the Year - “Don’t Mind If I Do” with Riley Green (2025). Academy of Country Music (ACM). Wins: Single of the Year - “You Look Like You Love Me” with Riley Green (2024).
https://www.acrossthecountry.com/ella-langley
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Claim 7: “she received her fourth on-stage trophy of the night for female artist of the year”
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One source explicitly mentions she won Female Artist of the Year, and another mentions she swept seven nominations including that category.
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web search NEUTRAL — Ella Langley ... Elizabeth Camille Langley (born May 3, 1999) is an American country music singer-songwriter. [1][2] Her debut album Hungover was released on August 2, 2024, with her breakthrough hits…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ella_Langley
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web search NEUTRAL — ella® (ulipristal acetate) is a prescription emergency contraceptive pill used to help prevent pregnancy if you have unprotected sex or your regular birth control fails. ella® is not intended to be us…
https://www.ellarx.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Hi! I'm Ella, Welcome to my channel! I play Roblox! 💗• For Business inquiries ⬇️ella@fixated.com
https://www.youtube.com/@ellacarolinee
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Claim 8: “Anna and Tucker Wetmore were presented with new female and new male artist of the year, respectively”
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Claim 9: “Lainey Wilson — who took home the top prize of entertainer of the year for the last two years”
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One source mentions Lainey Wilson as the reigning Entertainer of the Year in 2025, but the specific claim that she won for the 'last two years' is not explicitly corroborated by multiple independent sources in the provided text.
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web search NEUTRAL — Lainey Wilson, reigning Entertainer of the Year. Country. United States.Chris Stapleton holds the record for most nominations without a win, with nine. The current holder of the award is Lainey Wilson…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Country_Music_Association_Awar…
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web search NEUTRAL — Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney and Jelly Roll were among the nominees for Entertainer of the Year at the 2026 ACM Awards.
https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/cody-johnson-w…
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web search NEUTRAL — Two years later, at the ACM Awards in May 2023, they went public with their relationship .The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by Shania Twain, are streaming live on Prime Video from the M…
https://www.aol.com/articles/lainey-wilson-admits-she-had-23…
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Claim 10: “Group of the year was awarded to The Red Clay Strays”
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Claim 11: “Host Shania Twain walked out to her 1997 single “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!"”
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Claim 12: “the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas... where the ACM Awards were held the last three years”
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The source '2026 ACM Awards Winners: Full List' explicitly states the awards were back in Las Vegas 'after the last three years at Ford Center at The Star'.
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Claim 13: “duo of the year went to none other than Brooks & Dunn”
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Claim 14: “Miranda Lambert, the most-decorated artist in ACM Awards history”
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No evidence was provided in the search results regarding Miranda Lambert's total number of ACM awards or her status as the most-decorated artist.
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Claim 15: “Cody Johnson won entertainer of the year”
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Multiple independent web search results confirm Cody Johnson won Entertainer of the Year at the 61st ACM Awards on May 17, 2026.
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web search NEUTRAL — Cody Johnson accepts the award for Entertainer of the Year onstage during the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 17, 2026 in Las Vegas.Credit: Ethan Miller/Getty.
https://www.aol.com/articles/cody-johnson-wins-entertainer-2…
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web search NEUTRAL — Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney and Jelly Roll were among the nominees for Entertainer of the Year at the 2026 ACM Awards.
https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/cody-johnson-w…
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web search NEUTRAL — Cody Johnson won entertainer of the year from the ACMs for the first time.Cody Johnson accepts the award for Male Artist of the Year at The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards held at MGM Grand Garde…
https://variety.com/2026/music/news/acm-awards-winners-ella-…
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Claim 16: “winning single of the year for the same smash”
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Multiple sources explicitly state that 'Choosin' Texas' won both Song and Single of the Year.
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web search NEUTRAL — Her wins included Song and Single of the Year for "Choosin' Texas" and Music Event of the Year with Riley Green. Ella Langley was left nearly speechless from her success at the 2026 ACM Awards.
https://www.aol.com/articles/tearful-ella-langley-lost-words…
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web search NEUTRAL — Langley's song "Choosin' Texas" won both song and single of the year. Photo by James Atoa/UPI. We "Can't Sit Still" because the 61st #ACMawards have officially STARTED!
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/music/articles/langleys-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Langley's 'Choosin' Texas,' Red Clay Strays win big at 61st ACM Awards.Ella Langley dominates the ACM Awards and Cody Johnson wins entertainer of the year. 35 minutes ago.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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Claim 17: “he was awarded the title of male artist of the year”
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Multiple sources confirm Cody Johnson earned Male Artist of the Year at the 61st ACM Awards.
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web search NEUTRAL — Cody Johnson won entertainer of the year, but it was Ella Langley's night from the start. The first honor of the Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday was for the coveted song of the year, given to L…
https://www.greenwichtime.com/entertainment/article/the-acm-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Fast factsShania Twain hosted the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards for the first time ever.Cody Johnson earned Male Artist of the Year.Cody Johnson dedicates Entertainer of the Year ACM Award to L…
https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/2026-acm-awards-academy-of…
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web search NEUTRAL — Cody Johnson wins Entertainer of the Year, while Parker McCollum took home Album of the Year.Langley scored a leading five trophies at the 61st ACM Awards, including Song and Single of the Year for he…
https://www.goldderby.com/music/2026/2026-academy-country-mu…
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Claim 18: “Dan + Shay doing “Say So,” dedicated to Ben Vaughn, the late Warner Chappell president and CEO”
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Claim 19: “Stephen Wilson Jr. was awarded visual media of the year for “Cuckoo””
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Claim 20: “she had her first top 10 hit at age 30”
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Claim 21: “winning her first ACM Award 30 years ago”
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Claim 22: “the coveted song of the year, given to Langley for the crossover hit “Choosin’ Texas,” presented to her by Michael Bublé”
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Multiple sources confirm Ella Langley won Song of the Year for 'Choosin' Texas'. While the specific presenter (Michael Bublé) isn't explicitly named in the snippets, the win itself is corroborated by multiple reports.
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web search NEUTRAL — Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" won song of the year and the Red Clay Strays nabbed Group and the Year at the ACM Awards Sunday in Las Vegas.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/music/articles/langleys-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Ella Langley Is ‘At a Loss for Words’ After Winning Song of the Year ACM Award. "Choosin' Texas" nabbed the first trophy of the night.
https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/ella-langley-choosin-…
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web search NEUTRAL — “Choosin’ Texas,” Ella Langley (Ella Langley, Luke Dick, Miranda Lambert, Joybeth Taylor).“Choosin’ Texas” by Ella Langley. “I Never Lie” by Zach Top. “Somewhere Over Laredo” by Lainey Wilson. “The Fa…
https://www.forbes.com/sites/matthewleimkuehler/2026/05/14/a…
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Claim 23: “congratulating Lainey on her wedding that took place last Sunday”
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Claim 24: “The song [The Gambler], which was recorded by Rogers in 1978 and certified five times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America”
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Claim 25: “the 61st annual awards ceremony at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas”
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Multiple sources confirm the 61st ACM Awards were held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 17, 2026.
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web search NEUTRAL — Here Are the 2026 ACM Awards Winners: Full List. Ella Langley swept her seven nominations, including female artist of the year.The ACM Awards were back in Las Vegas, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, aft…
https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2026-acm-awards-winne…
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web search NEUTRAL — See the best 61st Academy of Country Music Awards red carpet photos and live updates as stars arrive for the genre's big night in Las Vegas.MŌRIAH at The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards held at M…
https://wwd.com/pop-culture/celebrity-news/gallery/acm-award…
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web search NEUTRAL — The 61st annual awards show is moving from Texas to Las Vegas for the Sunday, May 17, ceremony. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to return to MGM Grand for the 61st ACM Awards next May, a place that hold…
https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/shania-twain-h…
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Claim 26: “Langley was named artist-songwriter of the year”
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Claim 27: “The 2026 ACM Awards streamed on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch, as well as the Amazon Music app”
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