Ella Langley has two nominations for CMA Single of the Year in 2026, for "Be Her" and "Choosin' Texas." She's the first artist since Miranda Lambert in 2010 to do that. Here's all five nominees, who was nominated twice before, and when the CMA Awards air.
Ella Langley's Two 2026 CMA Single of the Year Nominations
"Be Her" and "Choosin' Texas" both made the final five. That's 2 of the 5 slots.
It hasn't happened in 16 years. Holler reports she's the first artist since Lambert in 2010 to land two nominations in this category in the same year.
Lambert's 2010 pair was "The House That Built Me" and "White Liar."
The nominations were announced on September 10, 2026.
All Five CMA Single of the Year Nominees
Five songs are nominated for CMA Single of the Year in 2026. Ella Langley has two of them, "Be Her" and "Choosin' Texas." The other three are Taylor Swift's "I Knew It, I Knew You," Lainey Wilson's "Somewhere Over Laredo," and Cody Johnson's "The Fall."
- Ella Langley: "Be Her"
- Ella Langley: "Choosin' Texas"
- Taylor Swift: "I Knew It, I Knew You"
- Lainey Wilson: "Somewhere Over Laredo"
- Cody Johnson: "The Fall"
Langley is the only artist with more than one song in the category.
The winner will be announced at the ceremony.
Artists Nominated Twice in This Category Before
Wikipedia's page on the 60th CMA Awards lists four earlier artists who were nominated twice as lead artist in one year.
- Miranda Lambert: 2010
- Alan Jackson: 2002
- Merle Haggard: 1970
- Johnny Cash: 1969
Lambert is the most recent, and Langley is the first to join the list since.
Lainey Wilson also had two nominations in 2023. One was as a feature on HARDY's "wait in the truck," and Holler doesn't count that one.
Why Outlets Count Double Nominations Differently
Billboard calls Langley the eighth artist in CMA history with two nominations here in one year. Wikipedia's list has her as the fifth as lead artist.
Langley's Nine Nominations and Entertainer of the Year Bid
Single of the Year is only part of her night. Langley leads the 2026 CMA Awards with 9 nominations.
That includes her first nomination for Entertainer of the Year. Her album Dandelion is also up for Album of the Year.
Want the backstory on her rise? (More: how Ella Langley became a country summer staple.)
"Be Her" and "Choosin' Texas" Both Co-Produced by Miranda Lambert
Langley co-produced both nominated singles with Miranda Lambert and Ben West.
That adds a neat twist. The last artist to land two nominations in this category is also behind the boards on both of Langley's songs.
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When Do the CMA Awards Happen on Nov. 18?
The 60th CMA Awards air Wednesday, November 18, 2026 on ABC and Disney+.
If you miss it live, the show streams the next day on Hulu.
The ceremony takes place at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
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Ella Langley CMA Single of the Year FAQ
Which Ella Langley songs are up for CMA Single of the Year?
"Be Her" and "Choosin' Texas." They're two of the five nominated songs for 2026.
Has anyone won Single of the Year with two nominations in one year?
The facts we've confirmed don't say, so we won't guess. We can say Lambert, Jackson, Haggard and Cash were each nominated twice as lead artist.
When were the 2026 CMA nominations announced?
They were announced on September 10, 2026. The show airs November 18.
Is Ella Langley nominated for Album of the Year?
Yes. Her album Dandelion is nominated for Album of the Year.
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