The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are coming up. Here's ...
The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are just around the corner
abcnews.comJelly Roll took home Best Contemporary Country Album for Beautifully Broken at the 2026 Grammys, with Kelsea Ballerini, Tyler Childers, and Miranda Lambert among the notable names. The American Music Awards showcased a strong country presence, with nominees across male, female, and duo/group categories such as Jelly Roll, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, and Lainey Wilson. Pre-telecast wins were announced for several country categories, while broader country-genre recognition continued across Americana and Roots categories in early 2026 coverage. Other notes signal a busy award season with cross-genre recognition and multiple ceremonies running ahead of the main telecasts. The Grammys and AMAs together highlighted country music’s breadth across solo acts and collaborations.