Kelsea Ballerini Fangirls Over Ellie Thumann, Her Ninth Female Artist Nomination & More | ACM Awards 2026

Katie Cao· May 18, 2026 · 12:37 AM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 14 views

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Kelsea Ballerini attended the ACM Awards 2026 where she interacted with Ellie Thumann and Billboard’s Tetris Kelly. This event marked Ballerini's ninth nomination for Female Artist. The ACM Awards continue to celebrate achievements in country music.

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▪Kelsea Ballerini met with Ellie Thumann at the ACM Awards 2026.
▪This year marks Ballerini's ninth nomination for Female Artist.
▪The ACM Awards are a significant event in the country music industry.

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