{"id":7077585,"date":"2026-10-06T02:07:27","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T02:07:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7077585"},"modified":"2026-10-06T02:07:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T02:07:27","slug":"the-country-music-association-has-revealed-nominees-for-the-cmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7077585","title":{"rendered":"The Country Music Association has revealed nominees for the CMA’s"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The Country Music Association has revealed its nominees for the 60th Annual CMA Awards<\/strong>, and this year belongs to Ella Langley<\/strong>. The rising superstar, powered by her chart\u2011dominating hit \u201cChoosin\u2019 Texas\u201d<\/em>, earned nine nominations<\/strong>, placing her at the very top of the leaderboard and cementing her status as one of country music\u2019s most influential new voices.<\/p>\n

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Langley\u2019s nominations span nearly every major category \u2014 a rare feat that underscores her explosive year and growing impact across the genre.<\/p>\n

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Ella Langley\u2019s 2026 CMA Nominations<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Langley\u2019s nine nods include:<\/p>\n

Entertainer of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n

Single of the Year<\/strong> (\u201cBe Her\u201d<\/em> and \u201cChoosin\u2019 Texas\u201d<\/em>)<\/p>\n

Song of the Year<\/strong> (\u201cBe Her\u201d<\/em> and \u201cChoosin\u2019 Texas\u201d<\/em>)<\/p>\n

Album of the Year<\/strong> (Dandelion<\/em>)<\/p>\n

Female Vocalist of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n

Musical Event of the Year<\/strong> (\u201cI Can\u2019t Love You Anymore\u201d<\/em> with Morgan Wallen)<\/p>\n

Music Video of the Year<\/strong> (\u201cChoosin\u2019 Texas\u201d<\/em>)<\/p>\n

Her dual nominations at the CMA<\/strong>\u2018s in both Single and Song of the Year \u2014 for two different tracks \u2014 highlight just how dominant her presence has been on radio, streaming, and the charts throughout 2026. \u201cChoosin\u2019 Texas\u201d<\/em> alone has broken records across multiple Billboard charts and helped propel Langley into arena\u2011headliner territory.<\/p>\n

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A Historic Moment for Women in Country Music at The CMA\u2019s<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Langley\u2019s nine nominations tie the record for the most CMA<\/strong> nods earned by a female artist in a single year \u2014 a milestone previously reached by Miranda Lambert and Lainey Wilson.<\/p>\n

She leads a powerful group of women dominating the 2026 ballot:<\/p>\n

Miranda Lambert<\/strong> follows with seven nominations.<\/p>\n

Kacey Musgraves<\/strong> and Ben West<\/strong> earned five each.<\/p>\n

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Lainey Wilson<\/strong>, last year\u2019s Entertainer of the Year, scored three nominations and returns as host for the third consecutive year.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s CMA<\/strong> Awards are shaping up to be one of the most competitive \u2014 and most female\u2011driven \u2014 ceremonies in recent memory.<\/p>\n

The 2026 CMA Awards: When & Where to Watch<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The 60th Annual CMA Awards<\/strong> will take place:<\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong> November 18, 2026<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> Bridgestone Arena, Nashville<\/p>\n

Broadcast:<\/strong> Live on ABC and Disney+ at 8 p.m. ET, with next\u2011day streaming on Hulu<\/p>\n

Host Lainey Wilson<\/strong> promises an unforgettable night as the CMA celebrates six decades of country music excellence.<\/p>\n

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This Year\u2019s CMA Awards Represent a Major Milestone<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The 2026 CMA<\/strong> Awards mark a milestone 60th anniversary \u2014 and Ella Langley\u2019s rise symbolizes a new era for the genre. Her blend of traditional storytelling, modern production, and undeniable star power has resonated across audiences, making her one of the most exciting artists to watch as country music continues to evolve.<\/p>\n

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With record\u2011breaking hits, industry\u2011shaping collaborations, and a nomination sweep that places her among the greats, Ella Langley is poised to make CMA<\/strong> history.<\/p>\n

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The 2026 CMA\u2019s Full List of Nominations<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The 60th Annual CMA Awards<\/strong> nominees have been announced, with Ella Langley leading the pack with nine nominations<\/p>\n

Entertainer of the Year<\/strong>
Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson<\/p>\n

Female Vocalist of the Year<\/strong>
Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, Kacey Musgraves, Lainey Wilson<\/p>\n

Male Vocalist of the Year<\/strong>
Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, Zach Top, Stephen Wilson Jr.<\/p>\n

Vocal Group of the Year<\/strong>
Lady A, Little Big Town, Midland, Old Dominion, The Red Clay Strays<\/p>\n

Vocal Duo of the Year<\/strong>
Brooks & Dunn, Brothers Osborne, Dan + Shay, Muscadine Bloodline, Thelma & James<\/p>\n

New Artist of the Year<\/strong>
Avery Anna, Carter Faith, Emily Ann Roberts, Tucker Wetmore, Stephen Wilson Jr.<\/p>\n

Musician of the Year<\/strong>
Tom Bukovac, Jenee Fleenor, Paul Franklin, Rob McNelley, Charlie Worsham<\/p>\n

Album of the Year<\/strong>
Ain\u2019t In It For My Health \u2013 Zach Top (Producer: Carson Chamberlain; Mix Engineer: Matt Rovey)<\/p>\n

Dandelion \u2013 Ella Langley (Producers: Devin Dawson, Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert, Ben West; Mix Engineer: Dave Clauss)<\/p>\n

Middle of Nowhere \u2013 Kacey Musgraves (Producers: Ian Fitchuk, Luke Laird, Kacey Musgraves, Daniel Tashian; Mix Engineers: Serban Ghenea, Konrad Snyder)<\/p>\n

Parker McCollum \u2013 Parker McCollum (Producers: Frank Liddell, Eric Masse; Mix Engineer: Eric Masse)<\/p>\n

The Way I Am \u2013 Luke Combs (Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton; Mix Engineer: Chip Matthews)<\/p>\n

Single of the Year<\/strong>
\u201cBe Her\u201d \u2013 Ella Langley (Producers: Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, Ben West; Mix Engineer: Dave Clauss)<\/p>\n

\u201cChoosin\u2019 Texas\u201d \u2013 Ella Langley (Producers: Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, Ben West; Mix Engineer: Dave Clauss)<\/p>\n

\u201cI Knew It, I Knew You\u201d \u2013 Taylor Swift (Producers: Jack Antonoff, Taylor Swift; Mix Engineer: Laura Sisk)<\/p>\n

\u201cSomewhere Over Laredo\u201d \u2013 Lainey Wilson (Producer: Jay Joyce; Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce)<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Fall\u201d \u2013 Cody Johnson (Producer: Trent Willmon; Mix Engineer: Jack Clarke)<\/p>\n

Song of the Year<\/strong>
\u201cBe Her\u201d \u2013 Smith Ahnquist, Michael Hardy, Ella Langley, Jordan Schmidt<\/p>\n

\u201cBeautiful Things\u201d \u2013 Jessi Alexander, Jessie Jo Dillon, Connie Harrington, Megan Moroney<\/p>\n

\u201cChoosin\u2019 Texas\u201d \u2013 Luke Dick, Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert, Joybeth Taylor<\/p>\n

\u201cDry Spell\u201d \u2013 Luke Laird, Shane McAnally, Kacey Musgraves, Josh Osborne<\/p>\n

\u201cGary\u201d \u2013 Stephen Wilson Jr.<\/p>\n

Music Video of the Year<\/strong>
\u201cChoosin\u2019 Texas\u201d \u2013 Ella Langley<\/p>\n

\u201cDry Spell\u201d \u2013 Kacey Musgraves<\/p>\n

\u201cGary\u201d \u2013 Stephen Wilson Jr.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Fall\u201d \u2013 Cody Johnson<\/p>\n

\u201cWhite Horse\u201d \u2013 Chris Stapleton<\/p>\n

Musical Event of the Year<\/strong>
\u201cA Song to Sing\u201d \u2013 Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton<\/p>\n

\u201cHorses and Divorces\u201d \u2013 Kacey Musgraves (feat. Miranda Lambert)<\/p>\n

\u201cI Can\u2019t Love You Anymore\u201d \u2013 Ella Langley & Morgan Wallen<\/p>\n

\u201cIf I Don\u2019t Leave I\u2019m Gonna Stay\u201d \u2013 Carly Pearce & Riley Green<\/p>\n

\u201cMcArthur\u201d \u2013 Hardy, Eric Church, Morgan Wallen, & Tim McGraw<\/p>\n

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