Country music’s biggest night just wrapped in Las Vegas, and the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards did not disappoint. Held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and hosted by Shania Twain, the night was packed with big wins, bigger performances, and a whole lot of rhinestones.
The Night’s Biggest Winner
Ella Langley walked away as the night’s biggest winner, picking up five awards and proving she’s quickly becoming one of the genre’s most exciting new voices. Meanwhile, Megan Moroney went into the night with the most nominations of anyone, showing just how stacked her year has been even if the trophy count didn’t fully match the nomination count.
Shania Twain Owned the Stage
Shania Twain hosting was a whole moment on its own, bringing her signature charisma to a night that already had plenty of star power packed into one arena. Fans on social media were quick to call it one of the more entertaining ACM broadcasts in recent memory.
With country music having one of its biggest crossover years yet, this year’s ACM Awards felt less like a genre celebration and more like a full-blown pop culture event. If this is where country is headed, we’re here for it.
