One of the most wholesome moments to come out of ACM Awards weekend had nothing to do with performances or awards. Instead, it came from 7 year old Ella Fauver, interviewing some of country music’s biggest names on the carpet.

Country music star Ella Langley came to win at last night’s annual ACM Awards in Las Vegas. After taking home five awards last year, the Alabama-born hitmaker snagged a total of seven trophies yesterday, breaking the previous record of six wins in one year, held by Garth Brooks, Faith Hill and Chris Stapleton.

From emotional speeches and surprise wins to standout performances and big surprises, the night delivered plenty for country music fans to talk about. In case you missed it, here are some of the highest highs, lowest lows, and most unexpected moments from one of country music’s most important nights.

Middle of Nowhere, released May 1, gives listeners a collection of 13 songs that explore Musgraves’ growth through independence and escape. If you haven’t yet heard these tracks, then your new homework is to dedicate 44 minutes of your week to giving them a listen. After experiencing the album in its entirety, here is a ranking of the songs one by one, so feel free to read below as you listen!

The country breakout star just officially became the first female country singer in history to simultaneously hold the No. 1 and No. 2 spots on the Billboard Hot 100, marking one of the biggest milestones country music has seen in recent years.

Country star Riley Green has joined the elite roster of coaches on The Voice, the first country singer added to the team since Reba McEntire’s departure in 2025. Green will be joining an elite roster of coaches for season 30 of The Voice this fall. Producers recently revealed this year’s coaching lineup, which also includes Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine.

This week marks a big moment for rising country music star Ella Langley, as she not only celebrated her 27th birthday on May 3, but is also set to kick off her first-ever headlining arena tour on May 7. Amid what was likely an insanely hectic week, Langley marked the occasion with an Instagram photo dump captioned, “27 years on this earth, thank you Jesus.” The post offered a personal look into her world, from quiet moments like a video cuddling her dog, Crue, and a photo of

Country star Lainey Wilson shares an honest look at her mental health, identity, and personal growth as she approaches a major milestone in her career.

The 2026 AMA Awards are full of music's biggest stars, and every year, country is taking over more of the major categories.

Country Music just got a new festival on the beaches of Cabo. Country Splash is a festival unlike any other, filled with star-studded performances.

The Listening Room Cafe marked its 20th Anniversary with a sold-out, once-in-a-generation celebration at the historic Ryman Auditorium - a full-circle moment for the venue that has spent two decades championing the song and the songwriter.

The lineup for CMA Fest 2026 is packed with country music’s biggest stars, including Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson, Blake Shelton, and more. The four-day festival will take over the streets of downtown Nashville this summer.

Sales vs. Awards: Why some of country music’s chart-toppers still walk away empty-handed at major award shows.

With the recent influx of ticket prices and popularity of TikTok for musicians, some believe that country music is losing its authentic, personal connection with audiences. Is this new found marketing tool drowning out the country stars who are trying to break through?

Tim McGraw announced he will embark on a 33-show tour across North America in the summer of 2026.

The year’s biggest country music stars gathered together for a night of celebration at the 2026 Grammy Awards.

Winter Storm Fern brought record snow and outages to Nashville, prompting responses from country music icons and highlighting community resolve in Music City.

Between a growing business presence, storybook philanthropic endeavors, and a national holiday, Dolly Parton celebrates her birthday and isn't slowing down.

Megan Moroney releases a new song called “Wish I Didn’t” with a music video featuring Dylan Efron.

The Tennessean’s rebranded Dolly Parton-themed travel stop is set for summer 2026 opening.