Instagram/Ella Langley & Megan Moro Music Women lead the 2026 ACM Awards nominations, but does it signal true equality in country music? Explore the critical questions behind the historic nods. April 21, 2026 AceShowbiz - When the nominations for the 2026 ACM Awards were revealed earlier this month, the standout narrative was the strong presence of women nominees. Leading the pack were Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, and Lainey Wilson, each surpassing the top male nominee, Chris Stapleton, who secured six nods.