NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 10, 2026Miami-Dade County
Country Music Association announces 2026 award nominees led by Ella Langley and Miranda Lambert
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Ella Langley received a leading nine nominations for the 2026 Country Music Association Awards, announced Thursday, with Miranda Lambert following with six nominations. The 60th annual CMA Awards will be broadcast live from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 18.
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The announcement establishes the nominees for the 60th annual Country Music Association Awards, determining which artists compete across categories including entertainer of the year, single of the year, and album of the year.
Key Facts
- Ella Langley led Thursday's nominations for the 2026 Country Music Association Awards with nine nods.
- Miranda Lambert received six nominations, following Langley.
- Kacey Musgraves and Ben West each received five nominations.
- Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, and Stephen Wilson Jr. each received four nominations.
- Dave Clauss, Luke Combs, and Lainey Wilson each received three nominations.
- Entertainer of the year nominees include Ella Langley, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs, and Lainey Wilson.
- Album of the year nominees include Langley's 'Dandelion', Zach Top's 'Ain't In It For My Health', Musgraves' 'Middle of Nowhere', Parker McCollum's self-titled album, and Combs' 'The Way I Am'.
- Miranda Lambert holds a record 19 female vocalist of the year nominations, passing Reba McEntire.
- The 60th annual CMA Awards will take place live at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 18, broadcast on ABC and Disney+, and streaming the next day on Hulu.
- Awards are nominated and voted on by over 7,000 members of the Country Music Association.
Who's Mentioned
PersonAvery Anna“Nominated for new artist of the year.”PersonBen West“Received five nominations.”PersonLuke Combs“Received three nominations.”PersonEmily Ann Roberts“Nominated for new artist of the year.”PersonElla Langley“Received a leading nine nominations for the 2026 Country Music Association Award”PersonChris Stapleton“Received four nominations.”PersonTucker Wetmore“Nominated for new artist of the year.”PersonTaylor Swift“Nominated for single of the year.”OrganizationCountry Music Association“Organization whose 7,000 members vote on the awards.”PersonLainey Wilson“Received three nominations and serves as host.”locationBridgestone Arena“Venue in Nashville hosting the awards ceremony.”PersonMiranda Lambert“Received six nominations and serves as Langley's mentor.”OrganizationOld Dominion“Nominated for vocal group of the year.”PersonReba McEntire“Previous record holder for female vocalist of the year nominations.”PersonMegan Moroney“Nominated for female vocalist of the year.”PersonStephen Wilson Jr.“Received four nominations.”PersonParker McCollum“Nominated for album of the year.”OrganizationThe Red Clay Strays“Nominated for vocal group of the year.”PersonCarter Faith“Nominated for new artist of the year.”OrganizationMidland“Nominated for vocal group of the year.”OrganizationDisney+“Streaming platform broadcasting the awards.”PersonJack Antonoff“Received his first nomination as producer for Swift's song.”PersonKacey Musgraves“Received five nominations.”OrganizationABC“Broadcast network for the awards.”OrganizationLittle Big Town“Nominated for vocal group of the year.”OrganizationLady A“Nominated for vocal group of the year.”PersonDave Clauss“Received three nominations.”OrganizationBrooks & Dunn“Past winner of vocal duo of the year.”PersonZach Top“Nominated for album of the year.”OrganizationHulu“Streaming platform airing the awards the next day.”PersonCody Johnson“Received four nominations.”