CMA Nominations 2026 Breakdown | Entertainment and Celebrity News

Country music is exploding at the 2026 CMA Awards, with Ella Langley leading the pack with nine nominations, followed by Miranda Lambert with seven, and Kacey Musgraves and Ben West each earning five. Fresh faces like Jack Antonoff, Emily Ann Roberts, and Muscadine Bloodline are also making their debut on the ballot. The big night, hosted by reigning Entertainer of the Year Stephen Wilson Jr., airs November 18th in Nashville — and the Entertainer of the Year race is fierce, pitting Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, Chris Stapleton, and Stephen Wilson Jr. against each other. Get ready for a night of powerhouse performances and major wins. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3617c7c60c0eab9b