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Updated · Yahoo! Voices · Aug 18
Kacey Musgraves, Miranda Lambert Songs Land 3 MTV VMA Nominations for 2026
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Updated · Yahoo! Voices · Aug 18

Kacey Musgraves, Miranda Lambert Songs Land 3 MTV VMA Nominations for 2026

3 articles · Updated · Yahoo! Voices · Aug 18

Summary

  • MTV gave East Texas-linked songs three 2026 VMA nods: Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas,” co-written by Miranda Lambert, earned Song of the Year and Best Country, while Kacey Musgraves’ “Dry Spell” made Best Country.
  • “Choosin’ Texas” carries a second regional tie because Langley first performed part of the song at Banita Creek Hall in Nacogdoches, according to American Songwriter.
  • The nominations add a country subplot to a broader VMA field led by Madonna with 11 nods and Taylor Swift with nine.
  • The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards will air live from Los Angeles’ Peacock Theatre on Sept. 27.

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Yahoo! Voices2d ago
Kacey Musgraves, Miranda Lambert Songs Nominated for 2026 MTV VMAs
KARE11.com2d ago
Madonna leads 2026 MTV Video Music Awards nominations, followed by Taylor Swift | kare11.com
TheWrap2d ago
Madonna Leads 2026 VMA Nominations With 11 Nods
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Yahoo! Voices2d ago
Kacey Musgraves, Miranda Lambert Songs Nominated for 2026 MTV VMAs
KARE11.com2d ago
Madonna leads 2026 MTV Video Music Awards nominations, followed by Taylor Swift | kare11.com
TheWrap2d ago
Madonna Leads 2026 VMA Nominations With 11 Nods
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