Miranda Lambert Maintains Status As Most-Awarded Artist in ACM Awards History

Last night Miranda Lambert added two more ACM Awards to her already stacked collection of trophies, further extending her reign as the winningest artist in the history of the Academy of Country Music Awards.

Throughout the star-studded night, Lambert proudly took to the stage to be recognized for her work on Ella Langley’s No. 1 hit, “Choosin’ Texas.” She earned a trophy for Single of the Year as a producer on the track as well as Song of the Year as a co-writer alongside Luke Dick, Joybeth Taylor and Langley.

While delivering her acceptance speech for Single of the Year, the Texas native announced that that the 2026 award show marked her 20^th year attending the star-studded event. She made sure to express her gratitude towards Langley for allowing her to have a part in bringing “Choosin’ Texas” to life and highlighted the “amazing” work of the song’s co-producer, Ben West, who also joined Lambert and Langley in producing the Alabama native’s Dandelion album.

“I’m just so thankful that Ella trusted me with her art and Ben is amazing. He’s an amazing producer and all the songwriters, musicians, everybody that played on this song and the whole record Dandelion was such a blessing to get to do that. Thank y’all for loving a country song. We love you so much for it,” she said in front of the live audience.

With the two new trophies, Miranda Lambert’s grand total of ACM Awards now comes to 40, including special awards earned throughout her career.

The Song of the Year trophy marked her eighth win in the category, further extending her ACM record. Over the years, she’s earned the same honor for “The House That Built Me,” and snagged trophies as both an artist and songwriter on “Over You,” “Automatic,” and “Tin Man.”

Her latest Single of the Year victory also tied the ACM record for the most wins in the category with four total. Lambert previously claimed the title with “The House That Built Me” (2011), “Over You” (2013) and “Mama’s Broken Heart” (2014). This year’s honor also served as her first ACM win as a producer.

This achievement means Lambert now joins an elite group of artists who have won Single of the Year four times, alongside Alan Jackson, George Strait, and Tim McGraw.

Adding to her already memorable night, the female superstar also took the stage to perform her newest release, “Crisco.” To say it was a dazzling delivery would be an understatement. As a curtain of shimmering silver tinsel lifted, Lambert appeared center stage in a rhinestone denim dress, surrounded by sparkling disco balls and even a fully rhinestoned saddle hanging overhead.

The venue transformed into the kind of “country and disco” “rhinestone world” she sings about in the track, while the crowd got to their feet and danced along to the playful, feel-good energy of the tune, which effortlessly blends classic country charm with retro disco flair

Overall, the entire night was something to remember. Lambert proved she has no plans of slowing down soon while her collaborator Ella Langley claimed the most awards of the night with a whopping seven trophies.

2026 ACM Awards Performance Lineup

The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards also featured performances by Avery Anna, Carter Faith, Dan + Shay, Cody Johnson, Jordan Davis, Blake Shelton, Kacey Musgraves, Kane Brown, Lainey Wilson, Little Big Town, Ella Langley, Riley Green, The Red Clay Strays, Thomas Rhett, Tucker Wetmore, and Zach Top.

Other highlights include collaborations between Thomas Rhett and Jordan Davis, Parker McCollum and Lee Ann Womack and a special closing performance of Kenny Rogers’ “The Gambler” by Blake Shelton as a tribute to the late Nashville songwriter, Don Schlitz, who passed away on April 16, 2026.

Ashley McBryde, Keith Urban, Lauren Alaina, Michael Bublé, Shaboozey, The War And Treaty, and TJ Osborne were among the night’s many presenters.

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Shania Twain hosted the nearly 2.5-hour event, which streamed live to a global audience in over 240 countries and territories exclusively on Prime Video. The show returned to Las Vegas and aired from the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

A complete list of winners can be found HERE.