Lainey Wilson Wins Multiple Awards, Claims Second Consecutive ACM Entertainer Of Year

Lainey Wilson had a standout night at the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards in Frisco, Texas, where she won four awards including Entertainer of the Year for the second consecutive year, Female Artist of the Year for the third year in a row, and Album of the Year for 'Whirlwind.' She attended the event with her fiancé, former NFL player Devlin “Duck” Hodges, marking their first ACM red carpet appearance as an engaged couple. Wilson expressed gratitude toward her fans and admitted to feeling impostor syndrome during her acceptance speeches. The ceremony also highlighted rising star Ella Langley, who led all artists with five wins, including Single and Music Event of the Year for her duet with Riley Green, "You Look Like You Love Me." The show featured a tribute medley of country classics spanning six decades, performed by legendary artists, and honored Alan Jackson with the inaugural ACM Alan Jackson Lifetime Achievement Award. Overall, the event celebrated both established and emerging country music talents against a backdrop of nostalgia and homage to the genre’s history.