2026 CMA Awards Snubs & Surprises: Morgan Wallen, Riley Green, Taylor Swift and More
The 60th annual CMA Awards will take place Nov. 18.
The final list of nominees for the 60th annual CMA Awards was announced on September 10. Ella Langley made history by securing nine nominations, becoming the only newcomer in the entertainer of the year category alongside established stars Lainey Wilson, Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, and Cody Johnson. Miranda Lambert followed with seven nominations, including four for her collaboration with Langley on "Choosin' Texas," which has spent an impressive 21 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100.
This sets a new record for female vocalist of the year, surpassing Reba McEntire's previous record of 18 nominations.
Other notable nominations included Little Big Town, who received their 21st consecutive nomination for vocal group of the year, surpassing the previous record of 20. However, there were also surprises among the nominees and those who were overlooked.
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