Taylor Swift Confirms CMA Awards 2026 Attendance After a 10-Year Gap

Taylor Swift confirmed she will attend the 2026 CMA Awards, following reporting that marks a return after a decade. justjared.com and People.com both describe the confirmation in relation to a 10-year absence.

Variety’s supplied excerpt also notes that Swift typically leaves uncertainty about attendance, but that this time she is expected to attend in connection with the nomination. Across these sources, the specific nomination referenced is “I Knew It, I Knew You,” tied to a “Single of the Year” CMA Award nomination.