Latest News About Country music awards 2026: winners and nominees

Updated 2026-06-17 20:39

Jelly Roll won 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 also highlighted 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 announced for several country categories, while broader country-genre recognition continued 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 underscored country music’s breadth across solo acts and collaborations.

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