2026 ACM Awards: Winners Overview

The 2026 Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards ceremony announced winners in several categories. The source identifies recipients for New Female Artist of the Year (Emily Ann Roberts), New Male Artist of the Year (Zach Top, associated with the track “Ain’t in It for My Health”), Music Event of the Year (“A Song to Sing” performed by Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton), and Visual Media of the Year (Blake Pendergrass). Winners for the Female Artist of the Year and Male Artist of the Year categories are not listed in the provided material.

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Emily Ann Roberts received the New Female Artist of the Year award. Zach Top was named New Male Artist of the Year, with his track “Ain’t in It for My Health” cited among his contributions. The collaboration “A Song to Sing” by Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton earned Music Event of the Year. Blake Pendergrass secured Visual Media of the Year. Additional works highlighted during the ceremony included Riley Green’s “Don’t Mind If I Do” featuring Ella Langley, the joint performance “Trailblazer” by Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, and Lainey Wilson, and “You Had to Be There” by Megan Moroney and Kenny Chesney. Songs also referenced were Morgan Wallen’s “I’m the Problem,” Megan Moroney’s “Am I Okay?” and “6 Months Later,” Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas,” Zach Top’s “I Never Lie,” and Lainey Wilson’s “Somewhere Over Laredo.”

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The source lists six primary categories: Female Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, New Female Artist of the Year (Emily Ann Roberts), New Male Artist of the Year (Zach Top), Music Event of the Year (“A Song to Sing” – Lambert & Stapleton), and Visual Media of the Year (Blake Pendergrass). Winners for Female Artist and Male Artist categories are not specified. The New Female Artist and New Male Artist categories highlight emerging talent, while Music Event of the Year and Visual Media of the Year acknowledge collaborative performances and visual storytelling, respectively. The source also references an “Editor’s picks” segment, but no specific picks are enumerated.

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The award roster includes emerging artists (Emily Ann Roberts, Zach Top) alongside established performers and collaborators (Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Reba McEntire, Kenny Chesney). This mix demonstrates the ceremony’s recognition of contributions across performance, songwriting, and visual media within the country music field.

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The source does not contain direct statements from the Academy, award recipients, or affiliated organizations. Additionally, the absence of listed winners for Female Artist of the Year and Male Artist of the Year constitutes a reporting gap in the available information.

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