Categories recognize country music released during 2026. Finalists are announced for each category before voting opens.
While a category is open, every finalist is presented with equal visual weight. Each verified ballot allows one selection per category, reviewed before submission.
After voting closes, results are certified before publication. Certified pages show the winner, the complete finalist field, and count totals where approved.
Every submitted ballot receives a receipt code. Use Verify a vote to check a ballot status without exposing your selection publicly.