The nominees have been announced for the 2026 American Music Awards. Morgan Wallen has seven nominations and Ella Langley 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."