Ella Langley leads the 2026 Country Music Association Awards nominations with nine nods, thanks to her hit “Choosin’ Texas.” Her mentor, Miranda Lambert, follows with six nominations. The top nominees, announced Thursday, also include Kacey Musgraves and Ben West with five nominations each. Langley competes for entertainer of the year alongside Cody Johnson, Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, and Lainey Wilson. Her songs “Be Her” and “Choosin’ Texas” are up for single of the year. The 60th annual CMA Awards will be broadcast live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on November 18.