BROOKS & DUNN NAMED 2026 CMA WILLIE NELSON LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT RECIPIENT

As they hold the record for the most awarded duo in country music history, Brooks & Dunn add a new accolade to their resume. Brooks & Dunn will be awarded the 2026 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement award winner at the 60th annual CMA Awards on November 18.

The award honors an artist who has made a prominent impact on the genre, both nationally and internationally through concerts, humanitarian efforts, philanthropy, streaming numbers, record sales, and more. Brooks & Dunn is a historic name in the country music world, as they continue to create music that connects us to one another 30+ years into their remarkable career.

Past recipients of the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award include Vince Gill, George Strait, Alan Jackson, Loretta Lynn, Charley Pride and Willie Nelson.

Brooks & Dunn are currently on their Neon Moon tour, recently selling out Bridgestone arena in Nashville with opener, Tucker Wetmore. They are a 2018 inductee of the Country Music Hall of Fame, and have earned over 20 No. 1 hits on Billboard Hot Country songs chart. They are the most awarded act in CMA history with 20 wins, hoping to earn their 21st win this November.

The 60th annual CMA Awards will be held on November 18, LIVE from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Hosted by country music sweetheart, Lainey Wilson, the show will air at 8/7c on ABC and next day on Hulu.