Get ready, Nashville — country music’s biggest night is turning 60, and the stars are lining up! The Country Music Association has revealed the nominees for “The 60th Annual CMA Awards,” and this year’s ballot is bursting with hometown pride, fresh faces, and beloved legends. The grand celebration airs live from Nashville’s own Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, November 18, bringing the whole world to Music City once again.
Leading the charge is breakout sensation Ella Langley, who swept an incredible nine nominations — including Entertainer of the Year, Single of the Year twice (“Be Her” and “Choosin’ Texas”), Album of the Year for “Dandelion,” and Female Vocalist of the Year. Close behind her shine Miranda Lambert with seven nominations, and Kacey Musgraves and Ben West with five each, while Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, and Stephen Wilson Jr. each earned four well-deserved nods.
The night’s most coveted honor — Entertainer of the Year — will be a thrilling showdown between Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, Chris Stapleton, and Lainey Wilson. Even more exciting: thirteen talented artists are celebrating their very first CMA nominations, proving the future of country music is in wonderful hands.
“For six decades, the CMA Awards have celebrated excellence in Country Music,” said CMA Chief Executive Officer Sarah Trahern. “Congratulations to all of this year’s deserving nominees. We cannot wait to celebrate our milestone anniversary together in November.” Chosen by the CMA’s 7,083 voting-eligible professional members, these nominees represent the very best of the genre — and on November 18, Nashville will shine brighter than ever.
Photo: Country Music Association (via Visit Music City)
