Lauren Alaina reminded all music fans that it’s OK to not be OK during a powerful moment at the 2026 ACM Awards in Las Vegas
“Sometimes, lifting lives can mean saving lives. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and an important time to say if you are secretly suffering, you are not alone,” Alaina shared with the audience inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
“Like too many of you out there, I know what it’s like to lose someone who struggled with their mental health, so to anybody out there tonight suffering, please know there is always someone to listen and someone to help. Just please, please reach out. ”Country music’s biggest stars delivered a fashion moment worth singing about even before the trophies were handed out at the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards. Thank You!
You have successfully subscribed. Subscribe to newsletters Enter your email Please enter a valid email. Subscribe By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy After telling herself, “Oh, man, OK, I’m doing a great job,” she took a deep breath and began sharing why Dan + Shay’s new song “Say So” is so meaningful.
“Two friends of mine, Dan + Shay, whose powerful new song ‘Say So’ was inspired by a heartbreaking loss in our country music family,” she said. “When I first heard it, this song is going to save lives.
”“If your light burns out and you’re in the dark / If you can’t pick up the pieces / If the world you trusted falls apart / If your heart’s run out of reasons / I’ll be there every time you call,” the duo sings in the song’s chorus.
“Pick you up every time you fall / If you’rе going through hell, you’re not alone / If you need somеbody, say so. ” The performance was part of ACM Lifting Lives, which Alaina described as the philanthropy partner of the Academy of Country Music. Ella Langley couldn’t hold back tears when accepting a major award at the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards.
After being named the Female Artist of the Year on Sunday, May 17, Langley, 27, became visibly emotional when thanking her fellow nominees.
“I’m trying to say something, but I can’t,” she said. “Thank you. To The 2026 ACM Awards are streaming on Prime Video. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at
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