The 2026 ACM Awards predictions are in, and the excitement is palpable. With women leading the nominations, the stage is set for a historic night. Megan Moroney and Miranda Lambert are up for multiple awards, while Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson are also in the running. The Entertainer of the Year category is a tight race, with Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, Jelly Roll, and Morgan Wallen all in the mix. If Combs wins, he'll secure a triple crown, but if Wilson takes the prize, she'll join Carrie Underwood as the only woman to win three times. Early winners include Tucker Wetmore, Avery Anna, Stephen Wilson Jr., and Jessie Jo Dillon.
Shania Twain will host the awards show, which will be streamed live on Prime Video for the fifth consecutive year. The show will be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
The predictions are in, and the experts have weighed in. Melinda Newman and Jessica Nicholson have shared their insights on who will take home the top honors. According to Newman, Wilson is a strong contender for Entertainer of the Year, but Combs and Wallen are also in the running. Nicholson, on the other hand, thinks Combs will take the prize, citing his stadium-level tour and recent album release.
In the Female Artist of the Year category, Langley is the favorite, but Wilson is also in the running. Newman thinks Langley will win, while Nicholson believes Wilson will take the prize for the fourth time in a row. The Male Artist of the Year category is a tough one, with Stapleton, Johnson, and Combs all in the mix. Newman thinks Stapleton will win, but Nicholson believes Johnson will take the prize.
The Group of the Year category is a toss-up between Old Dominion and The Red Clay Strays, while the Duo of the Year category is a close race between Dan + Shay and Brothers Osborne. The Album of the Year category is a tough one, with Wallen's 'I'm The Problem' leading the pack, but 'Ain't In It For My Health' and 'Cherry Valley' are also in the running. The Song of the Year category is a close race between 'Choosin' Texas' and 'A Song To Sing', while the Single of the Year category is a tight race between 'Choosin' Texas' and '6 Months Later'.
The ACM Awards predictions are in, and the excitement is palpable. With so many talented artists in the running, the night promises to be a memorable one. The experts have weighed in, and the stage is set for a historic night of music and celebration.
