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CMA Awards 2026: Ella Langley leads nominations for 60th annual ceremony
The Country Music Association has announced the nominees for the 60th annual CMA Awards. Ella Langley leads the nominations with nine nods, including Entertainer of the Year, Single of the Year for ‘Be Her’ and ‘Choosin’ Texas’, and Album of the Year for ‘Dandelion’.
Lainey Wilson, who is set to host the ceremony for the third consecutive year at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on November 18, is also nominated for Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, and Single of the Year for ‘Somewhere Over Laredo’. Other major nominees include Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, and Chris Stapleton in the Entertainer of the Year category.
Taylor Swift received her first CMA nomination in several years for Single of the Year with ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’. While the nominations feature several rising stars, some critics have noted a lack of diversity among the finalists, pointing to the absence of several prominent artists of color in the major categories.
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Bridgestone Arena · CMA Awards · Country Music Association · Ella Langley · Lainey Wilson · Luke Combs · Nashville · Taylor Swift
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Ella Langley has received multiple nominations, including two in the Single of the Year category. countrymusicnewsblog.com · mybeachradio.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The nominees for the 60th Annual CMA Awards have been announced. www.allcountrynews.com · countrymusicnewsblog.com · mybeachradio.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Taylor Swift received a nomination for the 2026 CMA Awards. mybeachradio.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Lainey Wilson will host the 60th Annual CMA Awards for the third consecutive year. countrymusicnewsblog.com · mybeachradio.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ella Langley received her first nomination for Entertainer of the Year. countrymusicnewsblog.com · mybeachradio.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Final round voting for the awards will occur from October 1 to October 27. mybeachradio.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The ceremony will take place on Wednesday, November 18, at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. countrymusicnewsblog.com · mybeachradio.com