2026 American Music Awards Feature Huge Country Music Presence
Morgan Wallen, Ella Langley, & many other country artists headline the nominees at the 2026 American Music Awards.
countrycentral.comJelly Roll took home Best Contemporary Country Album for Beautifully Broken at the 2026 Grammys, with Kelsea Ballerini, Tyler Childers, and Miranda Lambert among nominees. The American Music Awards featured a strong country presence, with nominees across male, female, and duo/group categories such as Jelly Roll, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, and Lainey Wilson. Pre-telecast wins were reported for several country categories, while broader country-genre recognition persisted across Americana and Roots categories in early 2026 coverage. Other notes signal a busy award season with cross-genre recognition and multiple ceremonies running ahead of the main telecasts. The Grammys and AMAs together emphasized country music’s breadth across solo acts and collaborations.