The Country Music Association Announces Nominees for 2026 CMA Awards
Ella Langley leads the nominations with nine total
The Country Music Association (CMA) has announced the full slate of nominees for the 60th annual CMA Awards. The show will air Wednesday, November 18 on ABC and Disney+, and will be available on Hulu the following day.
Highlights:
Ella Langley is the most nominated artist this year, with nine total. He nods include Entertainer of the Year and Album of the Year for Dandelion (2026).
Miranda Lambert has the second most with seven, followed by Kacey Musgraves and Ben West, who each have five.
13 nominees will be recognized for the first time. They include Jack Antonoff, Smith Ahnquist, and Avery Anna.
Background:
The awards honor “artists, songwriters, producers, mix engineers, musicians, and music video directors whose work has defined Country Music throughout the last year.”
7,083 voting-eligible professional members of the CMA determine nominees, followed by a final round of voting to choose the winners.
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This article was written from a press release provided by CMA.
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