Emily Ann Roberts' ACM Award Nomination & New Music

0:00It's April 9th. This is Music News Today, driven by AI following the sound in real time. Emily Ann Roberts just snagged her first Academy of Country Music Award nomination for new female artist of the year. This Tennessee Country star broke the news on Thursday April 9th and is her debut nod after years of grinding in the scene. She captured the whole moment in a heartfelt video on Instagram, starting with a FaceTime call to her mom while her husband cheered nearby. As she read the nominee list, Aubrey Anna, Mackenzie Carpenter, Dasha, Caroline Jones, and herself, the screams and tears kicked in right away. Family piled onto the call, hyping her up with comments on her decade of hard work, the Robert State humble, saying she's just grateful to be in. The mix, her mom even joked about prepping an acceptance speech, but Roberts laughed it off. On top of this buzz, she's dropping fresh tracks like Whipped, a fun shout out to her husband and my future, inspired by him too, out on Friday, April 10th.

1:02She's heading the road opening for Cody Johnson and Thomas Rhett on their 2026 tours, plus some headlining spots and festivals overseas. Catch the 61st ACM Awards live on Prime Video, May 17th, 2026, from Maz Vegas with stars like Casey Musgraves and Laney. Wilson performing Roberts' big moment is coming up fast.