Ella Langley Leads Country Music Association Awards Nods
PUBLISHED Sep 10, 2026, 10:52 AM ET
Country artist Ella Langley leads the 60th Annual Country Music Association Awards nominations with nine nods, tying a record for a female artist in a single year. Powered by hits such as Choosin Texas and Be Her, Langley secured her first career nomination for Entertainer of the Year. Major categories span Single of the Year, Album of the Year for Dandelion, Song of the Year, and Female Vocalist of the Year. Miranda Lambert follows with seven nominations, while Kacey Musgraves received five. Other top Entertainer of the Year contenders include Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, and Lainey Wilson. The ceremony broadcasts live from Nashvilles Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, November 18, across ABC and Disney+. Industry analysts note the milestone nominations reflect a broader shift toward emerging crossover artists shaping mainstream contemporary country music culture nationwide.
By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News
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Country Music Association announced 60th annual award nominations on August 25 2026 https://cmaawards.com/news/ella-langley-leads-60th-annual-cma-awards-nominations/
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