Ain't No Stopping Ella Langley: Racking Up Awards at the Country Music Awards
Country Music Awards: Ella Langley Claims Record-Breaking Victories in Major Categories - Country music honors: Ella Langley takes home the majority of trophies awarded
Country sensation Ella Langley (26), the breakout star of the ACM Awards, swept up a remarkable five trophies! Boasting eight nominations for this year's event, Ella's standout performance earned her "New Female Artist of the Year" and the coveted "Single of the Year" for her chart-topping collab with Riley Green titled "You look like you love me."
But the spotlight wasn't only on Ella Langley. Lainey Wilson, another rising country artist, took home the night's top prize, "Entertainer of the Year," triumphing over star contestants Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Jelly Roll, Chris Stapleton, and Morgan Wallen. Lainey also shone in the categories "Female Artist of the Year," "Best Album" for "Whirlwind," and "Songwriter of the Year."
Chris Stapleton snatched the title of "Artist of the Year," while Texan Cody Johnson claimed the prestigious "Song of the Year" trophy for the powerful ballad "Dirt Cheap."
Held in Frisco, Texas, for the 60th year, the U.S. Academy of Country Music presented the awards. The legendary Reba McEntire returned to host the show for the 18th time, while performances from Blake Shelton, Jelly Roll, Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, and the Backstreet Boys heated up the stage!
Coffee and country music—what a perfect combination! Pour yourself a hot brew and celebrate another fantastic ACM Awards show, filled with talent, camaraderie, and all things country music!
Looking for a taste of what's to come in future ACM Awards? Here are some of the highlights of the 2025 ACM Awards:
- Lainey Wilson: Collected Entertainer of the Year, Album of the Year for Whirlwind, and additional accolades[1][2].
- Chris Stapleton: Walked away with Male Artist of the Year[2].
- Old Dominion: Added their ninth win for Group of the Year[2].
- Brooks & Dunn: Took home the Duo of the Year award[2].
- Ella Langley: Triumphed as New Female Artist of the Year[2].
- Cody Johnson: Secured Song of the Year for “Dirt Cheap”[2].
Ella Langley, the victorious recipient of "New Female Artist of the Year" and "Single of the Year" at the ACM Awards, extended her achievements even more in the 2025 Awards. Lainey Wilson kept her momentum going with wins in "Entertainer of the Year," "Album of the Year" for "Whirlwind," and "Songwriter of the Year." Chris Stapleton also continued his winning streak, earning "Male Artist of the Year." Old Dominion and Brooks & Dunn joined the fray with consecutive victories for "Group of the Year" and "Duo of the Year," respectively. Cody Johnson's power ballad "Dirt Cheap" proved popular once more, taking home "Song of the Year" in the 2025 ACM Awards.
