Ella Langley, Chris Stapleton Shine at ACM Awards 202: Complete winners list

Ella Langley, who led the pack with eight nominations, secured several wins that highlighted her rising prominence in country music.Chris Stapleton was honoured as Male Artist of the Year, solidifying his status as a powerhouse in the genre. Morgan Wallen and Cody Johnson, both strong contenders with seven nominations each, also walked away with major awards, underscoring their lasting appeal among fans and industry insiders alike.The ceremony featured memorable performances and tributes, including a special segment for Keith Urban, who received the prestigious ACM Triple Crown Award. The tribute included standout performances by Chris Stapleton, Brothers Osborne, and Megan Moroney.Presenters like Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce, Lionel Richie and Martina McBride brought added star power to the event.Entertainer of the YearKelsea BalleriniLuke CombsCody JohnsonJelly RollChris StapletonMorgan WallenWINNER: Lainey WilsonFemale Artist of the YearKelsea BalleriniElla LangleyMegan MoroneyKacey MusgravesWINNER: Lainey WilsonMale Artist of the YearLuke CombsCody JohnsonJelly RollWINNER: Chris StapletonMorgan WallenDuo of the YearWINNER: Brooks & DunnBrothers OsborneDan + ShayMuscadine BloodlineThe War and TreatyGroup of the YearFlatland CavalryLittle Big TownWINNER: Old DominionRascal FlattsThe Red Clay StraysNew Female Artist of the YearKassi AshtonAshley CookeDashaWINNER: Ella LangleyJessie MurphNew Male Artist of the YearGavin AdcockShaboozeyWINNER: Zach TopTucker WetmoreBailey ZimmermanNew Duo or Group of the YearRestless RoadWINNER: The Red Clay StraysTreaty Oak RevivalAlbum of the YearAwarded to artist(s)/producer(s)/record company–label(s)Am I Okay? (I’ll Be Fine) – Megan Moroney; producer: Kristian Bush; Columbia Records / Sony Music NashvilleBeautifully Broken – Jelly Roll; producers: BazeXX, Brock Berryhill, Zach Crowell, Devin Dawson, Charlie Handsome, Ben Johnson, mgk, The Monsters & Strangerz, Austin Nivarel, SlimXX, Ryan Tedder, Isaiah Tejada, Alysa Vanderheym; BBR Music Group / BMG Nashville / Republic RecordsCold Beer & Country Music – Zach Top; producer: Carson Chamberlain; Leo33F-1 Trillion – Post Malone; producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins; Mercury Records / Republic RecordsWINNER: Whirlwind – Lainey Wilson; producer: Jay Joyce; BBR Music Group / BMG NashvilleSingle of the Year“A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – Shaboozey; producers: Sean Cook, Nevin Sastry; American Dogwood / EMPIRE“Dirt Cheap” – Cody Johnson; producer: Trent Willmon; CoJo Music LLC / Warner Music Nashville“I Had Some Help” – Post Malone, Morgan Wallen; producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins; Mercury Records / Republic Records“White Horse” – Chris Stapleton; producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton, Morgane Stapleton; Mercury NashvilleWINNER: “you look like you love me” – Ella Langley, Riley Green; producer: Will Bundy; SAWGOD / Columbia RecordsSong of the YearAwarded to songwriter(s)/publisher(s)/artist(s)“4x4xU” – Lainey Wilson; songwriters: Jon Decious, Aaron Raitiere, Lainey Wilson; publishers: Louisiana Lady; One Tooth Productions; Reservoir 416; Songs of One Riot Music; Sony/ATV Accent“The Architect” – Kacey Musgraves; songwriters: Shane McAnally, Kacey Musgraves, Josh Osborne; publishers: Songs for Indy and Owl; Sony/ATV Cross Keys PublishingWINNER: “Dirt Cheap” – Cody Johnson; songwriter: Josh Phillips; publishers: Warner-Tamerlane Publishing; Write or Die Music; Write the Lightning Publishing“I Had Some Help” – Post Malone, Morgan Wallen; songwriters: Louis Bell, Ashley Gorley, Hoskins, Austin Post, Ernest Keith Smith, Morgan Wallen, Chandler Paul Walters, Ryan Vojtesak; publishers: Bell Ear Publishing; Master of my Domain Music; Poppy’s Picks; Sony/ATV Cross Keys Publishing; Universal Music Corporation“you look like you love me” – Ella Langley, Riley Green; songwriters: Riley Green, Ella Langley, Aaron Raitiere; publishers: Back 40 Publishing International; Langley Publishing; One Tooth Productions; Sony/ATV Tree; Warner-Tamerlane Publishing CorpMusic Event of the YearAwarded to artist(s)/producer(s)/record company–label(s)“Cowboys Cry Too” – Kelsea Ballerini, Noah Kahan; producers: Kelsea Ballerini, Noah Kahan, Alysa Vanderheym; Black River Entertainment“I Had Some Help” – Post Malone, Morgan Wallen; producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins; Mercury Records / Republic Records “I’m Gonna Love You” – Cody Johnson, Carrie Underwood; producer: Trent Willmon; CoJo Music LLC / Warner Music Nashville“we don’t fight anymore” – Carly Pearce, Chris Stapleton; producers: Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne, Carly Pearce; Big Machine Records WINNER: “you look like you love me” – Ella Langley, Riley Green; producer: Will Bundy; SAWGOD / Columbia RecordsVisual Media of the YearAwarded to producer(s)/director(s)/artist(s)“4x4xU” – Lainey Wilson; producer: Jennifer Ansell; director: Dano Cerny“Dirt Cheap” – Cody Johnson; producer: Dustin Haney; director: Dustin Haney“I’m Gonna Love You” – Cody Johnson, Carrie Underwood; producers: Christen Pinkston, Wesley Stebbins-Perry; director: Dustin Haney“Think I’m In Love With You” – Chris Stapleton; producers: Wes Edwards, Angie Lorenz, Jamie Stratakis; director: Running Bear (Stephen Kinigopoulos, Alexa Stone)WINNER: “you look like you love me” – Ella Langley, Riley Green; producer: Alex Pescosta; directors: Ella Langley, John Park, Wales ToneyArtist-Songwriter of the YearLuke CombsERNESTHARDYMorgan WallenWINNER: Lainey WilsonSongwriter of the YearJessi AlexanderWINNER: Jessie Jo DillonAshley GorleyChase McGillJosh OsborneStudio Recording AwardsProducer of the YearDave CobbIan FitchukCharlie HandsomeJon RandallAlysa VanderheymAudio Engineer of the YearBrandon BellDrew BollmanJosh DittyBuckley MillerF. Reid ShippenBass Player of the YearJ.T. CureMark HillRachel LoyTony LucidoCraig YoungDrummer of the YearFred EltringhamTommy HardenEvan HutchingsAaron SterlingNir ZAcoustic Guitar Player of the YearTim GallowayTodd LombardoMac McAnallyBryan SuttonIlya ToshinskiyPiano/Keyboards Player of the YearDave CohenIan FitchukBilly JustineauGordon MoteAlex WrightSpecialty Instrument Player of the YearDan DugmoreJenee FleenorJosh MathenyJustin SchipperKristin WilkinsonElectric Guitar Player of the YearKris DoneganJedd HughesBrent MasonSol Philcox-LittlefieldDerek WellsIndustry AwardsCasino of the Year – TheaterDeadwood Mountain Grand – Deadwood, S.D.Foxwoods Resort Casino – Mashantucket, Conn.Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort – Cherokee, N.C.The Theater at Virgin Hotels – Las Vegas, Nev.Yaamava’ Theater – Highland, Calif.Casino of the Year – ArenaGolden Nugget Lake Charles – Lake Charles, La.Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena – Atlantic City, N.J.Harveys Lake Tahoe – Stateline, Nev.Mystic Lake Casino Showroom – Prior Lake, Minn.Turning Stone Resort Casino – Verona, N.Y.Festival of the YearC2C Country to Country – LondonCMC Rocks – Ipswich, QueenslandStagecoach Festival – Indio, Calif.Two Step Inn – Georgetown, Tex.Windy City Smokeout – ChicagoFair/Rodeo of the YearCalgary Stampede – Calgary, AlbertaCalifornia Mid-State Fair – Paso Robles, Calif.Cheyenne Frontier Days – Cheyenne, Wy.Minnesota State Fair – Falcon Heights, Minn.Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo – HoustonClub of the YearBilly Bob’s Texas – Fort Worth, Tex.Brooklyn Bowl – NashvilleCain’s Ballroom – Tulsa, Okla.Georgia Theatre – Athens, Ga.Joe’s on Weed St. – ChicagoTheater of the YearThe Caverns – Pelham, Tenn.MGM Music Hall at Fenway – BostonThe Met Philadelphia – PhiladelphiaThe Rave/Eagles Club – Milwaukee, Wisc.Tennessee Theatre – Knoxville, Tenn.Outdoor Venue of the YearBankNH Pavilion – Gilford, N.H.CMAC – Constellation Brands Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center – Canandaigua, N.Y.Saint Augustine Amphitheatre – St. Augustine, Fla.The Wharf Amphitheater – Orange Beach, Ala.Whitewater Amphitheater – New Braunfels, Tex.Arena of the YearDickies Arena – Fort Worth, Tex.Moody Center – Austin, Tex.TD Garden – BostonThompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center – Knoxville, Tenn.Van Andel Arena – Grand Rapids, Mich.Don Romeo Talent Buyer of the YearDeana BakerBobby ClayGil CunninghamWeston HebertStacy VeeTaylor WilliamsonPromoter of the YearBrent FedrizziAlex MaxwellPatrick McDillAnna-Sophie MertensRich SchaeferAaron Spalding