Ella Langley captivated the audience at the 2026 ACM Awards in Las Vegas with a performance of 'Be Her,' and secured five awards, including Best Female Artist.
Langley's Winning Performance
Langley took the stage in a white gown with crystal accents, performing 'Be Her' while seated on a stool, accompanied by two guitarists. Her emotional reaction upon winning Best Female Artist, a category where she surpassed Kelsea Ballerini, Miranda Lambert, Megan Moroney, and Lainey Wilson, was evident when she struggled to begin her acceptance speech. In her remarks, she acknowledged her fellow nominees, thanked her family for their eccentricity, and expressed gratitude to the women who paved her way.
A Night of Triumphs
Langley entered the awards night tied with Lainey Wilson for the third-most nominations, with seven in total. Her hit 'Choosin’ Texas' was nominated for both Single of the Year and Song of the Year. Langley's victory tally included awards for Song of the Year and Single of the Year for 'Choosin’ Texas,' Artist-Songwriter of the Year, and Music Event of the Year for her feature on Riley Green’s 'Don’t Mind If I Do.'
Rising Star of Country Music
Langley’s ascent in the music industry began in 2024 with her award-winning single 'You Look Like You Love Me.' Her track 'Choosin’ Texas' dominated the charts, spending nine weeks at the top of the Hot 100. Her latest album, 'Dandelion,' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 Albums chart, reinforcing her status as a leading figure in the genre.
ACM Awards Highlights
In addition to Langley, the ACM Awards featured performances by Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Zach Top, Carter Faith, and Blake Shelton. Kacey Musgraves made her ACM performance debut following the release of her seventh album 'Middle of Nowhere' earlier this month. The event was hosted by Shania Twain. The ACM Awards are produced by Dick Clark Productions, part of Penske Media Eldridge, which owns The Hollywood Reporter.
Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-news/ella-langley-performs-be-her-2026-acm-awards-1236598184/
