The 2026 CMA Awards nominations are here, and Ella Langley sits at the top of the list with nine nods, including a nomination for Entertainer of the Year. It’s a breakout moment for an artist whose star has been rising fast, and she’ll walk into November’s show as the name to beat. Miranda Lambert follows close behind with seven nominations, while Kacey Musgraves and Ben West each collected five.
This year’s ceremony marks the 60th anniversary of the CMA Awards, and Lainey Wilson is returning to host for the third consecutive year. She’s also a three-time nominee herself and the reigning Entertainer of the Year, so she’ll be pulling double duty all night. Wilson said she’s thrilled to host again, especially with the show hitting such a big milestone.
The 60th annual CMA Awards take place November 18 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, airing at 8 p.m. Eastern on ABC and streaming on Disney+. With a stacked nominee list and a milestone celebration on tap, it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest nights in recent country memory. Who are you rooting for to take home Entertainer of the Year?
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