How often can you attend the biggest awards show in music? This November, you can check that off your bucket list with the CMA Awards.
The 60th edition of the Country Music Association Awards show returns to Nashville on November 18 for its biggest and best event yet.
It’s always a fun night of celebration with live performances, first-time award winners and more. This year, all the fun will go down with Lainey Wilson, a nominee herself who was tabbed as the host once again.
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In honor of the 60th CMA Awards show, fans can expect nostalgia to play a big role in the show. How exactly it comes to life, you’ll just have to wait and see.
Fortunately, you can see it all live! Here’s everything you need to know to attend the 2026 CMA Awards, including ticket prices, nominations and more.
Tickets to the 2026 CMA Awards
Tickets to the CMA Awards show are available now on SeatGeek!
Currently, the cheapest price to the event is $400.
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When are the 2026 CMA Awards?
- Date: Wednesday, Nov. 18
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena / Nashville, TN
The CMA Awards will begin on Wednesday, November 18 at 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. CT) from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN.
CMA Awards 2026 nominees
The nominees are here! You can find a complete breakdown of every award category at the CMA Awards below.
Entertainer of the Year
- Luke Combs
- Cody Johnson
- Ella Langley
- Chris Stapleton
- Lainey Wilson
Album of the Year
- Ain’t In It For My Health – Zach Top
- Dandelion – Ella Langley
- Middle of Nowhere – Kacey Musgraves
- Parker McCollum – Parker McCollum
- The Way I Am – Luke Combs
Female Vocalist of the Year
- Miranda Lambert
- Ella Langley
- Megan Moroney
- Kacey Musgraves
- Lainey Wilson
Male Vocalist of the Year
- Luke Combs
- Cody Johnson
- Chris Stapleton
- Zach Top
- Stephen Wilson Jr.
Vocal Group of the Year
- Lady A
- Little Big Town
- Midland
- Old Dominion
- The Red Clay Strays
Vocal Duo of the Year
- Brooks & Dunn
- Brothers Osborne
- Dan + Shay
- Muscadine Bloodline
- Thelma & James
New Artist of the Year
- Avery Anna
- Carter Faith
- Emily Ann Roberts
- Tucker Wetmore
- Stephen Wilson Jr.
Single of the Year
- “Be Her” – Ella Langley
- “Choosin’ Texas” – Ella Langley
- “I Knew It, I Knew You” – Taylor Swift
- “Somewhere Over Laredo” – Lainey Wilson
- “The Fall” – Cody Johnson
Song of the Year
- “Be Her” – Ella Langley, Smith Ahnquist, Michael Hardy, Jordan Schmidt
- “Beautiful Things” – Megan Moroney, Jessi Alexander, Jessie Jo Dillon, Connie Harrington
- “Choosin’ Texas” – Ella Langley, Luke Duck, Miranda Lambert, Joybeth Taylor
- “Dry Spell” – Kacey Musgraves, Luke Laird, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne
- “Gary” – Stephen Wilson Jr.
Musical Event of the Year
- “A Song To Sing” – Miranda Lambert (with Chris Stapleton)
- “Horses and Divorces” – Kacey Musgraves (feat. Miranda Lambert)
- “I Can’t Love You Anymore” – Ella Langley & Morgan Wallen
- “If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay” – Carly Pearce & Riley Green
- “McArthur” – HARDy, Eric Church, Morgan Wallen & Tim McGraw
Music Video of the Year
- “Choosin’ Texas” – Ella Langley
- “Dry Spell” – Kacey Musgraves
- “Gary” – Stephen Wilson Jr.
- “The Fall” – Cody JJohnson
- “White Horse” – Chris Stapleton
Musician of the Year
- Tom Bukovac
- Jenee Fleenor
- Paul Franklin
- Rob McNelley
- Charlie Worsham
