Ella Langley Is One Night Away From CMA History

On November 18, Ella Langley could win more CMA Awards in one night than anyone ever has. Before that night, we look at what country's legends are saying about her: her "Jolene" on the CMA's Dolly Parton tribute, Reba McEntire and Miranda Lambert in one room, Shania Twain's comment, Miranda as her mentor and her rival, the records behind "Choosin' Texas" and "Loving Life Again," and her nine CMA nominations. So what do you think, will Ella break that record on November 18? Tell us in the comments. Chapters 0:00 One night from history 0:40 A night for Dolly 1:53 What the legends say 3:27 The mentor 4:51 The numbers 6:12 Nine nominations 7:06 Back where it started 7:44 November 18 8:52 Your take Facts as of October 28, 2026 (US). The CMA Awards air live on ABC on November 18, 2026; performers had not been announced yet. The one-night record of five category wins is shared by Johnny Cash (1969), Vince Gill (1993), Alan Jackson (2002) and Lainey Wilson (2023). Our first two stories on Ella Langley are on this channel. Footage used for commentary and news reporting: CMA / ABC (A Celebration of Dolly Parton), Good Morning America (ABC), Billboard, Elle, Ella Langley (official TikTok), Billboard Women in Music, ACM Awards, Grand Ole Opry, Popcast (The New York Times), EllaLangleyVEVO, iHeartRadio, CMA Awards (CMA / ABC), fan video by Harley Bobber, fan video by Steve Easton, official music videos (EllaLangleyVEVO), Kitty Wells (official), Rolling Stone, CMA Fest (CMA / ABC), Miranda Lambert (official lyric video), fan video by Jim Powers, fan video by So Amazian 23, CMA (nominations livestream), fan video by Jacob Martinez, Audacy. Photos (Wikimedia Commons): PH2 Mark Kettenhofen, Public domain; Wilnel José Verdú Guerrero, CC BY-SA 4.0; David Shankbone, CC BY-SA 3.0; Cindy Funk, CC BY 2.0; Toglenn, CC BY-SA 4.0; Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0. Sources: CMA, Billboard, Rolling Stone, American Songwriter, Taste of Country, Holler, Country Now, Pollstar, Wide Open Country, The Music Universe, 93Q Country, JamBase and Fox News. Music (Mixkit, Stock Music Free License): "West Side Of Flo'" by Eugenio Mininni; "Fifth of February" by Michael Ramir C.; "Wind Leaves" by Eugenio Mininni; "Relaxing Country" by Ahjay Stelino; "A Country Romance" by Ahjay Stelino; "Back to You" by Michael Ramir C.; "Far From Home" by Michael Ramir C.; "Country Holidays" by Ahjay Stelino; "I'm Sorry Babe" by Michael Ramir C. #EllaLangley #CMAawards #ChoosinTexas #Documentary #Personafax