CMA Awards 2026 Lineup Includes Mcgraw, Musgraves, Langley and Dolly Parton Tribute

WHO:

Rolling Stone Music - Tim McGraw, Ella Langley and Kacey Musgraves are listed among the performers at the 2026 CMA Awards.

Rolling Stone Music - The awards program will feature a tribute to Dolly Parton.

Billboard - The announced performers include Kacey Musgraves, Ella Langley, Tim McGraw, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, The Red Clay Strays, Zach Top and Tucker Wetmore.

Deadline - The Country Music Association and ABC announced the first group of performers for the 60th annual CMA Awards.

Deadline - The first announced performers are Ella Langley, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw, Kacey Musgraves, The Red Clay Strays and Zach Top.

WHAT:

Rolling Stone Music - The 60th annual CMA Awards will celebrate country music and include performances by the named artists, as well as a Dolly Parton tribute.

Billboard - The 2026 CMA Awards lineup includes performances by the announced artists and a Dolly Parton tribute.

Deadline - Ella Langley leads the 2026 CMA nominations with nine nominations.

Deadline - Cody Johnson is the reigning male vocalist of the year.

WHEN:

Billboard - The show is scheduled for Nov. 18.

WHY:

Rolling Stone Music - The awards event is described as a celebration of country music.

HOW:

Deadline - The Country Music Association and ABC announced an initial group of performers.

(UPDATED November 5, 2026 16:02 UTC)

The 60th CMA Awards announced its first performers, including Tim McGraw and Kacey Musgraves. Ella Langley leads nominations with nine, while the show will honor Dolly Parton. The country music celebration airs November 18, featuring Miranda Lambert and Cody Johnson.