“I’M TRYING TO GET TO SAY SOMETHING, BUT I CAN’T…” Tearful Ella Langley was completely lost for words last night at the 2026 ACM Awards — after she absolutely swept her categories in the most shocking domination of the night.

Ella Langley accepts the award for Female Artist of the Year onstage during the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards

Ella Langley was left nearly speechless from her success at the 2026 ACM Awards.

The “Choosin’ Texas” singer took home a total of five awards during the broadcast of this year’s ceremony, which was hosted by Shania Twain.

During her speech on Sunday, May 17, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Langley, 27, tearfully shared her gratitude for her family, faith and fellow nominees.

Ella Langley accepts the award for Female Artist of the Year onstage during the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 17, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ella Langley in May 2026 in Las Vegas.Ethan Miller/Getty

“I’m trying to get to say something, but I can’t,” she began. “Thank you [to] the women in this room.”

Langley continued, “Today I was having a strange day, I don’t know what it is about awards. I walked right into Lainey [Wilson]’s room, and I just got emotional, and she hugged me, wrapped me up, and started praying for me. And then all of a sudden, here comes Miranda Lambert in her little pink hat. I would not be standing up here without just [the] encouragement of so many women. Kelsea [Ballerini], thank you so much for loving on me.”

Langley was nominated alongside Wilson, 33, Lambert, 42, and Ballerini, 32, and Megan Moroney. She also gave Lauren Alaina a special shout-out for her support: “I love you so much.”

Her five-award sweep also included Artist-Songwriter of the Year and both Song of the Year and Single of the Year for “Choosin’ Texas.” She and Riley Green won Music Event of the Year for their duet “Don’t Mind if I Do.” She received a total of seven nominations.

 Ella Langley attends the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 17, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada
Ella Langley in May 2026 in Las Vegas.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Langley previously shared on Country Countdown USA that after “Choosin’ Texas” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, Lambert, her co-writer on the song, offered her some words of wisdom.

“She said to me, ‘You are more important than this job.’ She made me care for myself. Having someone like that made me feel like I’m okay,” said the “You Look Like You Love Me” artist.

The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by Shania Twain, are streaming live on Prime Video from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

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