Brooks & Dunn to Receive 2026 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at CMA Awards
The roster of previous recipients is filled with legends of country music.
Brooks & Dunn will be honored with the 2026 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award during the 60th Annual CMA Awards. The highly anticipated show will be broadcast live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, November 18, airing on ABC, Disney+, and Hulu the following day. Ella Langley has claimed two nods for Single of the Year, but Brooks & Dunn are gearing up for a potential 21st CMA Award.
The duo is up for vocal duo of the year, a category they have clinched 16 times already. With 20 CMA Awards under their belt, they hold the record for the most awards won by any individual artist. The award recognizes artists who have made a lasting impact on country music through their performances, philanthropy, and public representation over the years.
Brooks & Dunn, often hailed as the most awarded duo in country music history, have spent more than three decades contributing to the genre. Their music continues to resonate with new generations, and their influence remains strong among both fans and the industry.
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