2026 AMAs Country Winners: Celebrating the Top Voices

2026 AMAs Country Winners: Celebrating the Top Voices

Country music had a strong showing at the 2026 American Music Awards, with several of the genre’s biggest stars taking home honors across artist, song, and album categories.

From breakout talent to established chart-toppers, this year’s country winners reflected both rising momentum and fan-favorite staying power with Ella Langley standing out as one of the night’s biggest names.

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Best Male Country Artist: Morgan Wallen

• Morgan Wallen—WINNER
• Jelly Roll
• Luke Combs
• Riley Green
• Shaboozey

Best Female Country Artist: Ella Langley

• Ella Langley—WINNER
• Kelsea Ballerini
• Lainey Wilson
• Megan Moroney
• Miranda Lambert

Best Country Duo or Group: Zac Brown Band

• Zac Brown Band—WINNER
• Brooks & Dunn
• Old Dominion
• Rascal Flatts
• Treaty Oak Revival

Breakthrough Country Artist (New): Sam Barber

• Sam Barber—WINNER
• Tucker Wetmore
• Zach Top

Best Country Song: Ella Langley, “Choosin’ Texas”

• Ella Langley, “Choosin’ Texas”—WINNER
• BigXthaPlug, Bailey Zimmerman, “All the Way”
• Morgan Wallen, “Just in Case”
• Russell Dickerson, “Happen to Me”
• Shaboozey, “Good News”

Best Country Album: Megan Moroney, Cloud 9

• Megan Moroney, Cloud 9—WINNER
• BigXthaPlug, I Hope You’re Happy
• Morgan Wallen, I’m The Problem
• Sam Barber, Restless Mind
• Tucker Wetmore, What Not To