COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS

Ella Langley is having a major CMA moment. The country star leads all artists with nine nominations, including her first-ever Entertainer of the Year nod. From Dandelion to “Choosin’ Texas,” here’s a look at all nine of Langley’s 2026 CMA nominations and what makes this year such a milestone.

The 2026 CMA Awards nominations are officially here! Ella Langley leads all artists with nine nods, while Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson and more earn major recognition. Here’s the complete list of nominees for the 60th CMA Awards.

The country superstar will return to lead Country Music’s Biggest Night for its milestone 60th anniversary Lainey Wilson is officially running the show again! The country music powerhouse revealed live from her home state of Louisiana that she will return to host “The 60th Annual CMA Awards” on Wednesday, November 18. The milestone celebration will broadcast live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena at 8/7c on ABC and Disney+, with next-day streaming available on Hulu. Photo Cr

The race for the 61st Annual ACM Awards is officially heating up, and this year’s nominations prove country music is having a major moment led by powerhouse women and a new generation of rising stars. Leading the pack is Megan Moroney with an impressive nine nominations, making her the most-nominated artist at this year’s ACM Awards. The breakout star earned nods in some of the night’s biggest categories, including Entertainer of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Album of

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Country music in 2025 has been unstoppable, bold, emotional, and bigger than ever. From gut-punch ballads to boundary-breaking anthems that took over our playlists, this year proved that country is not just thriving… it’s evolving. Out of all the unforgettable releases, these 10 standout albums rose to the top, defining the sound of 2025 and reminding us why storytelling is at the heart of this genre. Whether they made us reflect, heal, or hit repeat a hundred times, these

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All Country News was live in Nashville with boots on the ground for the 59th Annual CMA Awards, where country music’s biggest stars gathered for a night of celebration, surprises, and historic wins. Women dominated the nominations this year, with Ella Langley, Lainey Wilson, and Megan Moroney each earning six nods. First-time CMA nominees Post Malone, Stephen Wilson Jr., and Tucker Wetmore also made a splash. When the winners were announced, it was clear the night belonged

When the Country Music Association names a legend among legends, the weight of that word legend matters. This year, that honor falls on Vince Gill, the Oklahoma-born troubadour whose voice has carried Country Music’s heart for half a century. At the 59th Annual CMA Awards, airing live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on November 19, Gill will receive the 2025 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award , a distinction reserved for the rare few whose artistry, humanity, an

Country music is taking center stage at the 2026 Grammy Awards and this year’s nominees read like a roadmap through the genre’s past, present, and future. From dusty-road troubadours and outlaw storytellers to barrier-breaking newcomers, Nashville’s influence stretches far beyond the neon lights of Broadway, finding itself firmly embedded in the heart of music’s biggest night. Photos Courtesy Of Artist Solo Stories That Cut Deep In the Best Country Solo Performance category,

The lights of Music City are about to burn brighter than ever as the Country Music Association and ABC unveil the first wave of performers for The 59th Annual CMA Awards . This year’s show promises to be a thrilling collision of tradition and transformation, a place where legends, trailblazers, and breakout stars will share one stage for one unforgettable night. Photos Courtesy Of Artists Airing live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 19 on ABC and stream

Lainey Wilson isn’t just taking a victory lap, she’s carving out her place as one of the defining voices of country music’s modern era. This morning, the Country Music Association and ABC announced that the nine-time CMA Award winner will once again host The 59th Annual CMA Awards , set to air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Photo Credit: Robby Klein/Disney It’s a return to the spotlight that feels both celebratory and inevitable. After all, Wi

New Category Shines a Light on Nashville’s Finest as Morgan Wallen and More Earn Top Honors. Ella Langley: Caylee Robillard Morgan Wallen: David Lehr. Lainey Wilson: Erick Frost In a bold move that reflects the growing cultural and commercial force of country music, the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards will feature “Best Country” as an official category for the first time in the show’s four-decade history. The genre’s impact isn’t just being acknowledged, it’s being celebrated

Prime Video has extended its partnership with the Academy of Country Music (ACM) and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) for an additional three years

The 60th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards delivered a star-studded night of celebration, triumph, and timeless hits as Prime Video, Dick Clark Productions (DCP), and the ACM honored the brightest stars of country music. Hosted by legendary country icon Reba McEntire, the two-and-a-half-hour commercial-free event streamed live from The Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, reaching audiences across more than 240 countries and territories. Photo Thanks To ACM A Histori

Special tribute performances by Chris Stapleton, Megan Moroney, and Brothers Osborne to celebrate the country icon. Get ready, y’all—country music is about to make history in a major way. According to a press release from the Academy of Country Music, country megastar Keith Urban will receive the prestigious ACM Triple Crown Award at the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards , becoming the first artist to be honored with this distinction live on the ACM stage since Carrie Un

Country music fans, get ready to party like it’s every decade at once. The Academy of Country Music Awards is turning 60—and they’re not letting this milestone pass quietly. According to the press release, the 60th ACM Awards, streaming live on Prime Video from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, on Thursday, May 8 at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT , will be an explosive, genre-blending celebration jam-packed with once-in-a-lifetime performances and unexpected c

The Academy of Country Music is making dreams come true — and this year, two of country’s hottest rising stars are living proof. According to the press release, Ella Langley and Zach Top will both take the stage at the 60th ACM Awards, following their wins for ACM New Female Artist of the Year and ACM New Male Artist of the Year, respectively. The star-studded show, hosted by the legendary Reba McEntire, streams live exclusively on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on