Country music is having a major moment for women, and the 2026 nominations just proved it. When the nominations for the Academy of Country Music Awards were announced, one name immediately stood out again: Miranda Lambert.

But she is not alone. Rising stars Lainey Wilson and Ella Langley are also dominating the list — and together they are proving that the future of country music belongs to powerful female voices.

Miranda Lambert Just Had Her Biggest ACM Year in a Decade

Country music legend Miranda Lambert has done it again. The most-decorated artist in ACM history just earned 8 nominations for the 2026 ACM Awards, marking her biggest nomination year since 2016. Among her biggest nominations:

✨ Female Artist of the Year – her 17th nomination in that category
✨ Song of the Year for “A Song To Sing”
✨ Song of the Year for “Choosin’ Texas”
✨ Single of the Year
✨ Music Event of the Year
✨ Visual Media of the Year for “A Song To Sing”

For an artist who has already won dozens of ACM trophies, it proves she is still one of the most powerful voices in country music. But this year’s nominations are not just about legends.

Lainey Wilson Keeps Her Incredible Winning Streak Alive

Over the last few years, Lainey Wilson has become one of the biggest stars in country music — and the nominations show it. Wilson earned 7 nominations at the 2026 ACM Awards. Her nominations include:

⭐ Entertainer of the Year
⭐ Female Artist of the Year
⭐ Song of the Year (“Somewhere Over Laredo”)
⭐ Single of the Year
⭐ Music Event of the Year (“Trailblazer” with Miranda Lambert & Reba McEntire)
⭐ Visual Media of the Year

After already winning Entertainer of the Year last year, Wilson continues to prove she is one of the most unstoppable forces in country music today.

Ella Langley Is Quickly Becoming One of Country’s Brightest New Stars

Another huge name in this year’s nominations is Ella Langley, who also scored 7 nominations. Her breakout hit “Choosin’ Texas” helped land her nominations for:

🎶 Song of the Year
🎶 Single of the Year
🎶 Female Artist of the Year
🎶 Artist-Songwriter of the Year

Langley has quickly built a reputation for powerful songwriting and authentic storytelling — and these nominations prove the industry is paying attention.

A Historic Year for Women in Country Music

One of the biggest stories this year is simple:

Women are leading the nominations.

Four of the most-nominated artists at the 2026 ACM Awards are women, including Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and Ella Langley. For many fans, it feels like a new era in country music — where both legends and rising stars are sharing the spotlight. And when the awards take place May 17 in Las Vegas, the competition could be one of the most exciting in years.

Three incredible artists. Dozens of nominations. And one unforgettable night coming for country music. The only question now is…

Who do YOU think deserves to win big this year?