CMA NOMINATIONS ARE IN

CMA Nominations Are In

The 59th Annual CMA Awards nominations have been announced. Relative newcomers dominated, with Ella Langley and Megan Moroney joining Lainey Wilson with the most nominations, with six apiece. Zach Top was close behind with five. Riley Green and Cody Johnson nabbed four nominations each, while Luke CombsChris Stapleton and Morgan Wallen, among others, each earned three nods. The awards show will broadcast live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena at 8:00pm local time on November 19 on ABC, streaming the next day on Hulu.  See the complete list of nominations below:

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR

  • Luke Combs
  • Cody Johnson
  • Chris Stapleton
  • Morgan Wallen
  • Lainey Wilson

SINGLE OF THE YEAR

  • “4x4xU” – Lainey Wilson
  • “Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma” – Luke Combs
  • “Am I Okay?” – Megan Moroney
  • “I Never Lie” – Zach Top
  • “you look like you love me” – Ella Langley & Riley Green

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

  • Am I Okay? – Megan Moroney
  • Cold Beer & Country Music – Zach Top
  • F-1 Trillion – Post Malone
  • I’m The Problem – Morgan Wallen
  • Whirlwind – Lainey Wilson

SONG OF THE YEAR

  • “4x4xU” – Lainey Wilson
  • “Am I Okay?” – Megan Moroney
  • “I Never Lie” – Zach Top
  • “Texas” – Blake Shelton
  • “you look like you love me” – Ella Langley & Riley Green

FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

  • Kelsea Ballerini
  • Miranda Lambert
  • Ella Langley
  • Megan Moroney
  • Lainey Wilson

MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

  • Luke Combs
  • Cody Johnson
  • Chris Stapleton
  • Zach Top
  • Morgan Wallen

VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR

  • Lady A
  • Little Big Town
  • Old Dominion
  • Rascal Flatts
  • The Red Clay Strays

VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR

  • Brooks & Dunn
  • Brothers Osborne
  • Dan + Shay
  • Maddie & Tae
  • The War And Treaty

MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR

  • “Don’t Mind If I Do” – Riley Green (featuring Ella Langley)
  • “Hard Fought Hallelujah” – Brandon Lake with Jelly Roll
  • “I’m Gonna Love You” – Cody Johnson (with Carrie Underwood)
  • “Pour Me A Drink” – Post Malone (feat. Blake Shelton)
  • “You Had To Be There” – Megan Moroney (feat. Kenny Chesney)

MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR

  • Jenee Fleenor – Fiddle
  • Paul Franklin – Steel Guitar
  • Brent Mason – Guitar
  • Rob McNelley – Guitar
  • Derek Wells – Guitar

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR

  • “Am I Okay?” – Megan Moroney
  • “I’m Gonna Love You” – Cody Johnson (with Carrie Underwood)
  • “Somewhere Over Laredo” – Lainey Wilson
  • “Think I’m In Love With You” – Chris Stapleton
  • “you look like you love me” – Ella Langley & Riley Green

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR

  • Ella Langley
  • Shaboozey
  • Zach Top
  • Tucker Wetmore
  • Stephen Wilson Jr.

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