Several Lancaster musicians up for 2026 Central Pennsylvania Music Awards; here’s how to vote | Entertainment

The Central Pennsylvania Music Awards announced its 2026 nominees Wednesday afternoon, featuring a variety of Lancaster-based acts.

The show itself will be at the American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 4. This is the awards show’s seventh annual event, and its second at the American Music Theatre. Tickets remaining to attend the show cost $40.

The show originally moved from the Hershey Theatre to the American Music Theatre because the Hershey Theatre underwent massive construction projects in 2025. 

“We were thoroughly impressed with AMT last year,” says Brandon Valentine, executive director and founder of the Central Pennsylvania Music Hall of Fame, in an email. “While the Hershey Theatre is closer to our physical location, portions of their facility that are crucial to our event are still under construction.”

Ahead of the show, fans will vote on their favorite acts for each category from now through Jan. 19. Fans can vote by visiting CPMA’s website and clicking on each category heading, which are underlined. Voting does not require signup.

Several bands and musicians based in or from Lancaster County received nominations, including:

— Hunter Root, nominated for Album of the Year with his release, “Crooked Home,” Song of the Year with “A Pot Song” and Best Songwriter.

— Nail Bite, nominated for EP of the Year with its release, “Anomaly,” and Best Metal Act.

— SWAMPRAT & Thunda Khatt, nominated for EP of the Year with their release, “Thunda Breathing (RAT PACK VOL. 1)” and Song of the Year for their song, “BliSS,” featuring local artist PINK i.

— Samaritan Snare, nominated for EP of the Year with its release, “Living Statue,” and Best Hard Rock Act.

— Jac Conner & Lu, nominated for Song of the Year for “Ember,” and Best Folk Act.

— Conrad Fisher, nominated for Best Alt Country Act and Best Songwriter.

— Zoey Noble, nominated for Best Solo Artist – Female and Best New Artist/Band for her role in Zoey & the Iconic.

Other musicians from Lancaster that were nominated include Leo DiSanto, The Wild Hymns, Corty Byron, the Bobby Law Band, Maya Talarico, Big Fat Meanies, Cabbage Hill, Apes of the State and more.

Lancaster County recording studios Atrium Audio, Right Coast Recordings and Thornwall Studios also received nominations. 

To see the full list of nominations, visit lanc.news/CPMA2026.

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