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Women are leading the way at the 2026 ACM Awards<\/a>.<\/p>\n This year\u2019s nominations tell a clear story, with some of the biggest names in country music \u2014 and some of its fastest-rising stars \u2014 dominating across major categories.<\/p>\n From Megan Moroney<\/a> to Miranda Lambert<\/a>, it\u2019s a year where female artists aren\u2019t just part of the conversation \u2014 they\u2019re driving it.<\/p>\n Moroney leads all nominees with nine nominations, marking a major milestone in her career.<\/p>\n Read More:<\/em>\u00a0<\/b>2026 ACM Nominees Announced! Megan Moroney Tops the List\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Close behind her is Lambert with eight, while Ella Langley<\/a> and Lainey Wilson<\/a> each earned seven nominations.<\/p>\n Together, the four artists represent the top tier of this year\u2019s nominees \u2014 a strong showing that highlights the impact women are having across the genre right now.<\/p>\n For Moroney and Langley, the nominations reflect a rapid rise.<\/p>\n Moroney scored her first Entertainer of the Year<\/strong> nomination, along with nods in major categories like Song<\/strong> and Single of the Year<\/strong>. Langley, the reigning ACM New Female Artist of the Year, also earned multiple firsts, including recognition as a producer.<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>This 2026 ACM Awards Snub Signals the End of an Era<\/a><\/p>\n At the same time, artists like Lambert and Wilson continue to build on already historic careers.<\/p>\n Lambert, the most-decorated artist in ACM history, picked up her strongest nomination total in years, while Wilson added to her streak with multiple repeat nominations in top categories.<\/p>\n Beyond the individual milestones, the bigger picture stands out.<\/p>\n Female artists are leading<\/a> in total nominations \u2014 and not just in one category, but across the board, from Entertainer of the Year to Song and Visual Media.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a sign of where country music is right now, with a mix of new voices and established stars shaping the sound \u2014 and the spotlight.<\/p>\n The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards<\/em><\/strong> will stream live on May 17 from Las Vegas on Prime Video.<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>All of the Women Who\u2019ve Won Country Entertainer of the Year Awards (Ever)<\/a><\/p>\nA Big Year for Country\u2019s Leading Women<\/h3>\n
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