Cody Johnson dominated the 2026 ACMs, taking Entertainer of the Year and turning his speech into a surprising tribute to fellow nominee Luke Combs — an emotional moment that left the room buzzing. Read on to discover the full story!
On May 17 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, the 38-year-old country star accepted Entertainer of the Year — his first win after three nominations — and publicly dedicated the award to Luke Combs. Johnson recalled watching Combs devote himself to country music, even missing a family birth while on tour in Australia, then returning to perform for packed arenas.