ATLANTA – Sept. 10, 2026 –Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Entertainment & Media Practice congratulates its clients on their nominations for the 60th annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, taking place Nov. 18.
“These nominations recognize excellence across every facet of the music industry, from artistry and songwriting to production and leadership, and we are especially proud to see so many of our clients honored among this year’s nominees,” said Atlanta Entertainment & Media Practice Co-Chair Jess Rosen, whose clients include the majority of the Greenberg Traurig-represented nominees. “Each nomination is a testament not only to exceptional talent, but also to the hard work, vision, and dedication that drive meaningful and lasting contributions to country music. We congratulate all of this year’s nominees and are proud to support our clients as they achieve this well-deserved recognition.”
Fourteen Greenberg Traurig clients received a combined 27 nominations across multiple categories.
Entertainer of the Year:
Cody Johnson
Single of the Year:
Miranda Lambert, producer (Be Her)
Miranda Lambert, producer (Choosin’ Texas)
Cody Johnson (The Fall)
Album of the Year:
Miranda Lambert, producer (Dandelion)
Kacey Musgraves (Middle of Nowhere)
Parker McCollum (Parker McCollum)
Song of the Year:
Jessie Jo Dillon, songwriter (Beautiful Things)
Miranda Lambert, songwriter (Choosin’ Texas)
Kacey Musgraves, songwriter (Dry Spell)
Josh Osborne, songwriter (Dry Spell)
Female Vocalist of the Year:
Miranda Lambert
Kacey Musgraves
Male Vocalist of the Year:
Cody Johnson
Vocal Group of the Year:
Lady A
Little Big Town
Midland
Old Dominion
Vocal Duo of the Year:
Brooks & Dunn
Dan + Shay
Musical Event of the Year:
Miranda Lambert (A Song to Sing)
Kacey Musgraves, featuring Miranda Lambert (Horses and Divorces)
Riley Green (If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay)
Music Video of the Year:
Kacey Musgraves (Dry Spell)
Cody Johnson (The Fall)
New Artist of the Year:
Carter Faith
For more than four decades, Rosen, alongside Jonathan B. Koby and Bobby Rosenbloum, has advised many of the country music industry’s leading artists, songwriters, producers, executives, and other entertainment professionals, helping guide them through significant business and career opportunities.
Presented annually, the CMA Awards celebrate excellence in country music, honoring both established artists and emerging talent. Recognized as the longest-running annual music awards program on network television, the CMA Awards continue to showcase the achievements and innovation that define the genre.