Houston, TX, September 10, 2026 — The nominations for the upcoming Country Music Association (CMA) Awards have been announced, with artist Ella Langley securing the leading number of nods. Langley received a total of nine nominations, positioning her at the forefront of this year’s contenders.

Close behind Langley is her mentor, Miranda Lambert, who garnered six nominations. The strong showing from both artists highlights significant recognition within the country music genre for the current awards cycle.

Several other prominent figures in country music also received multiple nominations across a range of categories. These artists include Kacey Musgraves, Cody Johnson, and Chris Stapleton. Their inclusion underscores the competitive landscape for the forthcoming CMA Awards.

The full list of nominees and the specific categories in which these artists are recognized have not been detailed in the provided summary. Information regarding the date of the awards ceremony or the location was not immediately available. Further details are expected to be released by the Country Music Association.

Story summarized from the original created by Mark Kennedy, Associated Press on www.click2houston.com, see more information here.

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