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“Today I was having a strange day. I don’t know what it is about awards shows, but I have strange days,” she said, likely referencing the mental health struggles she faced around 2025’s ACM Awards. But this year, she had a powerful source of support.
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“I walked right in Lainey [Wilson]‘s room and she hugged me and she started praying for me. And then all of the sudden here comes Miranda Lambert in her little pink hat,” Langley continued.
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“I would not be standing up here without the encouragement of so many women,” she said.
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Read More: Miranda Lambert Explains What She + Ella Langley Have In Common
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Langley also used her time onstage to express gratitude to Jesus, and to her parents for “believing in me and showing up” as well as “being weird” and keeping her “humble.”
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But Langley concluded her message by emphasizing the important role her fellow women have played in her life and career.
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“Thank you to the women,” she said. “I would not be standing up here without the women. Thank you.”
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When + Were is the 2026 ACM Awards?
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The 2026 ACM Awards took place at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena. Shania Twain hosted the show.
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Form-fitting gowns are in for the women on the 2026 ACM Awards red carpet while the men are taking some daring risks with formal fashion.
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