The nominees have been announced for the 2026 American Music Awards. Morgan Wallen has seven nominations and Ella Lagley has five. The show will air live on CBS on May 25th. Here's a look at the nominees in the country categories:
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
Zac Brown Band
Breakthrough Country Artist
Sam Barber
Tucker Wetmore
Zach Top
Best Country Song
BigXthaPlug and Bailey Zimmerman, “All the Way”
Ella Langley, “Choosin’ Texas”
Morgan Wallen, “Just in Case”
Russell Dickerson, “Happen to Me”
Shaboozey, “Good News”
Best Country Album
BigXthaPlug, I Hope You’re Happy Now
Megan Moroney, Cloud 9
Morgan Wallen, I’m the Problem
Sam Barber, Restless Mind
Tucker Wetmore, What Not To
Morgan Wallen also received nominations for Artist of the Year, Song of the Year for "I'm the Problem" and Album of the Year for I'm the Problem.
Ella Langley has also been nominated for New Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for "Choosin' Texas."
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