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ACM Awards 2026 live updates and winners: Ella Langley wins Song of the Year; Lainey Wilson opens show with explosive 'Can't Sit Still' performance - Yahoo

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The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, featuring a high-energy opening from Lainey Wilson and Ella Langley’s Song of the Year win. The AMAs, held at the same venue days later, were the subject of a Billboard ranking of performances, reinforcing how shows at the MGM Grand shaped awards-season momentum. Together, these ceremonies highlighted the venue’s central role in major 2026 music events.

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ACM Awards 2026 live updates and winners: Ella Langley wins Song of the Year; Lainey Wilson opens show with explosive 'Can't Sit Still' performance - Yahoo

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