The 2026 American Music Awards nominations are out, and if you’re looking at the country categories, one name shows up everywhere… Ella Langley.
From New Artist of the Year to multiple song nominations, she’s having a moment in a big way.
And she’s not the only one. This year’s country categories are stacked with a mix of established stars, crossover names, and a few rising artists making the list:
New Artist of the Year
- Ella Langley
Song of the Year
- “Choosin’ Texas” by Ella Langley
Song of the Summer
- “Choosin’ Texas” by Ella Langley
Breakout Tour
- Am I Okay? Tour by Megan Moroney
Best Male Country Artist
- Jelly Roll
- Luke Combs
- Morgan Wallen
- Riley Green
- Shaboozey
Best Female Country Artist
- Ella Langley
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Lainey Wilson
- Megan Moroney
- Miranda Lambert
Best Country Duo or Group
- Brooks & Dunn
- Old Dominion
- Rascal Flatts
- Treaty Oak Revival – OH EM GEE!
- Zac Brown Band
Breakthrough Country Artist
- Sam Barber
- Tucker Wetmore
- Zach Top
Best Country Song
- “All The Way” by BigXthaPlug and Bailey Zimmerman
- “Choosin’ Texas” by Ella Langley
- “Just In Case” by Morgan Wallen
- “Happen To Me” by Russell Dickerson
- “Good News” by Shaboozey
Best Country Album
- I Hope You’re Happy by BigXthaPlug
- Cloud 9 by Megan Moroney
- I’m The Problem by Morgan Wallen
- Restless Mind by Sam Barber
- What Not To by Tucker Wetmore
The show will air live Monday, May 25, 2026, from Las Vegas. You can watch it on CBS and stream it live on Paramount+. The AMAs are fan-voted, meaning winners are decided entirely by the public.
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