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2026 Audie Awards: Nominees Include Cher, Angelou, and More

1/30/2026

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The 2026 Audie Awards announced nominees across categories recognizing excellence in audiobooks.
In best autobiography/memoir, Cher's Cher: Part One and Tina Knowles' Matriarch are nominated.
Other nominees include Virginia Giuffre's Nobody's Girl and Maya Angelou's The Heart of a Woman.
In audiobook of the year, Sunrise on the Reaping and Pride and Prejudice are contenders.
The Audio Publishers Association reported over 2,300 submissions this year.

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Story summary

The 2026 Audie Awards announced nominees across categories recognizing excellence in audiobooks.
In best autobiography/memoir, Cher's Cher: Part One and Tina Knowles' Matriarch are nominated.
Other nominees include Virginia Giuffre's Nobody's Girl and Maya Angelou's The Heart of a Woman.
In audiobook of the year, Sunrise on the Reaping and Pride and Prejudice are contenders.
The Audio Publishers Association reported over 2,300 submissions this year.