Sept. 10 (UPI) — Ella Langley led the way with nine Country Music Association Award nominations on Thursday.
Miranda Lambert followed with seven nods, Kacey Musgraves and Ben West earned five each; Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton and Stephen Wilson Jr. picked up four mentions apiece; and Dave Clauss, Luke Combs and Lainey Wilson scored three each.
Winners will be announced at a ceremony to air live Nov. 18 on ABC and Disney+, and the next day on Hulu.
“For six decades, the CMA Awards have celebrated excellence in country music,” Sarah Trahern, CMA’s chief executive officer, said in a statement.
“We’re grateful to CMA’s professional members, whose collective voice determines every nomination, bringing real expertise to the balloting process each year. Congratulations to all of this year’s deserving nominees. We cannot wait to celebrate our milestone anniversary together in November.”
In the running for the top prize of Entertainer of the Year are Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, Chris Stapleton and Lainey Wilson.
The Single of the Year nominees are “Be Her” and “Choosin’ Texas” by Ella Langley; “I Knew It, I Knew You” by Taylor Swift; “Somewhere Over Laredo” by Lainey Wilson; and “The Fall” by Cody Johnson.
Up for Album of the Year are “Ain’t In It For My Health” by Zach Top; “Dandelion” by Ella Langley; “Middle of Nowhere” by Kacey Musgraves; and “The Way I Am” by Luke Combs.
We are thrilled to present to you the 2026 #CMAawards Nominees ✨ pic.twitter.com/QZN8JoiWe2— CMA Country Music (@CountryMusic) September 10, 2026
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