Ella Langley Could Dominate 2026 CMA Awards, Billboard Predicts

Billboard predicts nominations for the 60th CMA Awards (2026), led by Ella Langley who is expected to contend for entertainer of the year, potentially alongside Lainey Wilson and Megan Moroney. The piece surveys likely nominees across major categories—Entertainer of the Year, Male/Female Vocalist, New Artist, Vocal Groups/Duos, Single, Album, and Song of the Year—within the July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026 eligibility window. Nominations will be announced on Good Morning America, with the ceremony airing on ABC and streaming on Disney+ on Nov. 18 under a new six-year Disney deal.