Taylor Swift Among Nominees for 60th CMA Awards

Nominations for the 60th CMA Awards include Taylor Swift, Ella Langley, Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson, Zach Top, Kacey Musgraves, Parker McCollum and Luke Combs among the artists recognized in the first announced categories. Langley received multiple nominations, while Swift earned recognition for “I Knew It, I Knew You”; the full slate includes contenders for single and album of the year as well as new artist and other major honors. The nominations spotlight a mix of established country stars and emerging performers, with coverage emphasizing the growing prominence of women in the field. The awards will be presented Nov. 18 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena and broadcast on ABC and Disney+, with Hulu streaming the ceremony the following day. Lainey Wilson will host for the third consecutive year, while performers and presenters have not yet been announced.