The CMAs announced their 2026 nominees yesterday.  Ella Langley leads with nine, followed by Miranda Lambert with seven, and Kacey Musgraves and songwriter Ben West each with five. Taylor Swift will also attend the awards for the first time in 10 years, since her song, “I Knew It, I Knew You” is nominated for Single of the Year.  She says, quote, “Looks like I haven’t yee’d my last haw.” The awards air live on Wednesday, November 18th on ABC and Disney+.  Lainey Wilson will host.

Entertainer of the Year

Luke Combs

Cody Johnson

Ella Langley

Chris Stapleton

Lainey Wilson

Female Artist of the Year

Miranda Lambert

Ella Langley

Megan Moroney

Kacey Musgraves

Lainey Wilson

Male Artist of the Year

Luke Combs

Cody Johnson

Chris Stapleton

Zach Top

Stephen Wilson Jr.

Group of the Year

Lady A

Little Big Town

Midland

Old Dominion

The Red Clay Strays

Duo of the Year

Brooks & Dunn

Brothers Osborne

Dan + Shay

Muscadine Bloodline

Thelma & James

Single of the Year

“Be Her” – Ella Langley; Producers: Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, Ben West; Mix Engineer: Dave Clauss

“ Choosin’ Texas” – Ella Langley; Producers: Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, Ben West; Mix Engineer: Dave Clauss

“I Knew It, I Knew You” – Taylor Swift; Producers: Jack Antonoff, Taylor Swift; Mix Engineer: Laura Sisk

“Somewhere Over Laredo” – Lainey Wilson; Producer: Jay Joyce; Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce

“The Fall” – Cody Johnson; Producer: Trent Willmon; Mix Engineer: Jack Clarke

 

Album of the Year

Ain’t In It For My Health – Zach Top; Producer: Carson Chamberlain; Mix Engineer: Matt Rovey

Dandelion – Ella Langley; Producers: Devin Dawson, Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert, Ben West; Mix Engineer: Dave Clauss

Middle of Nowhere – Kacey Musgraves; Producers: Ian Fitchuk, Luke Laird, Kacey Musgraves, Daniel Tashian; Mix Engineers: Serban Ghenea, Konrad Snyder

Parker McCollum – Parker McCollum; Producers: Frank Liddell, Eric Masse; Mix Engineer: Eric Masse

The Way I Am – Luke Combs; Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton; Mix Engineer: Chip Matthews

Song of the Year

“Be Her” – Songwriters: Smith Ahnquist, Michael Hardy, Ella Langley, Jordan Schmidt

“Beautiful Things” – Songwriters: Jessi Alexander, Jessie Jo Dillon, Connie Harrington, Megan Moroney

“Choosin’ Texas” – Songwriters: Luke Dick, Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert, Joybeth Taylor

“Dry Spell” – Songwriters: Luke Laird, Shane McAnally, Kacey Musgraves, Josh Osborne

“Gary” – Songwriter: Stephen Wilson Jr.

Event of the Year

“A Song To Sing” – Miranda Lambert w/Chris Stapleton; Producer: Dave Cobb

“Horses and Divorces” – Kacey Musgraves f/Miranda Lambert; Producers: Kacey Musgraves, Daniel Tashian

“I Can’t Love You Anymore” – Ella Langley & Morgan Wallen; Producers: Austin Goodloe, Ella Langley, Ben West

“If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay” – Carly Pearce & Riley Green; Producers: Carly Pearce, Ben West

“McArthur” – Hardy, Eric Church, Morgan Wallen & Tim McGraw; Producer: Jay Joyce

Video of the Year

“Choosin’ Texas” – Ella Langley; Directors: Ella Langley, Caylee Robillard, Wales Toney

“Dry Spell” – Kacey Musgraves; Directors: Hannah Lux Davis, Kacey Musgraves

“Gary” – Stephen Wilson Jr.; Directors: Tim Cofield, Stephen Wilson Jr.

“The Fall” – Cody Johnson; Director: Dustin Haney

“White Horse” – Chris Stapleton; Director: Running Bear

New Artist of the Year

Avery Anna

Carter Faith

Emily Ann Roberts

Tucker Wetmore

Stephen Wilson Jr.

Jennifer Lawrence joined Instagram yesterday and is already warning fans that she’ll quit if people are mean. She posted a video saying, quote, “So, yeah, I’m giving it a shot.  And if anyone says anything negative, I will quit, immediately, no questions asked.  If anyone thinks something mean, I’ll know, I’ll know.  And I’ll quit.” According to the bio on her page, Jennifer chose the username “jlaw” because “jenniferlawrence” was already taken.

Charlie Hunnam would like you to know that the new show he developed with the cast of “Sons of Anarchy” is NOT “Sons of Anarchy”. The show features the cast playing fictionalized versions of THEMSELVES at a fan convention.  And they have to band together and face, quote, “a real-world threat more dangerous than anything they ever faced in their show.” In addition to Charlie, returnees include Ron Perlman, Katey Sagal, Maggie Siff, Mark Boone Junior, Tommy Flanagan, Kim Coates, and Theo Rossi.  More could still be announced.Hunnam was hoping to keep the premise a secret for a while, but after some news outlets got wind of it, they had to announce it. The show will air on FX and Hulu, but there’s no word when.

Stella Lefty tells Billboard magazine that she only had a chorus when her snippet of “Boston” originally went viral. “It was just for fun and I wasn’t thinking anything about it. So when people started to like it, I was like, ‘Oh, shoot, I need to finish this!’ I wasn’t thinking about anything so intensely, and that was honestly the most fun part. Building around something that kind of already existed was cool and I’d never done anything like that.”

EDGE says Megan Moroney used to cry herself to sleep while trying to balance fame with keeping parts of her personal life private. She said she felt misunderstood early in her career and wanted to tell people everything. Moroney said getting older and gaining experience has made her more confident that she can handle whatever comes next.

Holler Country says Lainey Wilson will open for Harry Styles during his two Toronto shows in 2027. If both shows sell out, she could perform for 100,000 pop fans across the two nights.

Yahoo says Taylor Swift was allegedly frustrated by Travis Kelce’s training-camp schedule but refused to complain to him. Kelce’s NFL preparation has kept them from seeing each other every day, although they see each other every week. Swift wants to support Kelce and does not want to make him feel guilty about his absence. Kelce and the Chiefs are scheduled to open their season against the Denver Broncos.

Everything Nash says Ella Langley leads the 2026 CMA Awards nominations with nine nods. She is in the running for Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year for Dandelion, and Single of the Year for both “Be Her” and “Choosin’ Texas.” The 2026 CMA Awards will air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, November 18th on ABC 

Rolling Stone Magazine says Taylor Swift has received a CMA Awards nomination for Single of the Year for “I Knew It, I Knew You.” Swift celebrated on Instagram, writing, “LOOKS LIKE I HAVEN’T YEE’D MY LAST HAW THANK YOU CMA!!!!” She also confirmed she will attend the 60th annual ceremony in Nashville on November 18th. It is Swift’s first CMA nomination since 2022 and her first nomination in the Single of the Year category since 2013. The song, released in June as part of the Toy Story 5 soundtrack, topped the Hot Country Songs chart and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Essentially Sports says Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce recently bought a $5.35 million Tudor-style mansion in Bratenahl, Ohio. The home has eight bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, a theater, wine cellar, a fitness center, a sauna, and a guest cottage. The couple plans to build a fence around the property. This has reportedly upset some neighbors who are concerned about their lake views.  A neighborhood meeting was held over the plans. A permit to extend the fence to the waterline was denied.

Yahoo says Simon Cowell is considering marrying his longtime fiancée Lauren Silverman after recent back surgery.  Silverman has been by his side during his recovery. Cowell is reconsidering a prenup agreement. The couple has been engaged for nearly five years and shares a 12-year-old son named Eric. A source tells the website, “This has all been way harder than Simon expected. He has needed help with every little thing. It has completely put him out of commission. He wants it to be tasteful and very high-end. And he says he wants to do it as soon as possible, so it could very well happen before the end of this year.”

The International Business Times says a 25-year-old man was recently detained by security near Kris Jenner’s Los Angeles home after he tried to contact her.  Deputies arrested Zenwilliam Robson for stalking. He was also charged with one misdemeanor count of trespassing and refusing to leave private property. He did not say what he wanted to talk to Kris about

Motor Biscuit says skateboarding icon Tony Hawk recently converted his childhood dream car, a black 1964 Corvette Stingray convertible, from a V8 engine to electric power. Hawk removed the car’s 327 V8 and replaced it with a rear-mounted Tesla electric motor. He said the classic Corvette was difficult to start and maintain, so he turned to EV conversion specialists. The shop added digital displays, a battery gauge, and seat belts while keeping the original interior.  The conversion is reversible because the car’s frame was not cut, and the original engine, fuel tank, and rear differential were saved.

Nicole Kidman tells “Therapuss”  that winning her 2003 Best Actress Oscar was “beyond lonely.” “I had the pinnacle of my success, and I went home and was so lonely. I’d love to be able to just, you know, be wrapped in somebody’s arms right now.” Kidman won the Oscar for playing Virginia Woolf in ”The Hours”. She said the night came shortly after her 2001 divorce from Tom Cruise.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers tells Not Just Football that his 2018-to-2020 relationship with retired racer Danica Patrick lacked intimacy and was emotionally challenging. “I dated Danica [Patrick]. She had just retired. She was depressed and not fun to be around, but I didn’t leave her because I was trying to be there and be a good partner. There was no intimacy. There was nothing. And I’m buying a house in Malibu and she goes, ‘Would you want to buy it together?,’ and I said no.”

Naughty But Nice says Prince Harry’s team is allegedly looking for high-impact appearances built around physical challenges, charity stunts and dramatic photo opportunities. He is expected to take part in a charity skydive later this month. A source tells the website, “Harry needs action. Another stage, speech or interview isn’t going to change the conversation. They want him jumping out of planes, climbing mountains and taking risks. The goal is simple: make Harry the Tom Cruise of princes. Expect bigger, bolder appearances. Harry wants his swagger back and his team thinks action is how he gets it.”

The National Enquirer says Daniel Radcliffe is allegedly interested in playing a villain in the next James Bond movie.  A source tells the magazine, “Daniel has signaled to the Bond producers that he’s eager to stretch his wings as a villain in the franchise. His interest is being taken seriously. Regardless of Dan’s key connections and his risk-taking nature, it’s going to come down to who they cast as James Bond and how much of a ‘match’ that person is with Dan.”

 

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