NASHVILLE — The Country Music Association revealed the nominees for this year’s “59th Annual CMA Awards” on Monday, marking the beginning of the awards season. These nominations highlight the artists and industry figures who have made a significant impact on the country music scene over the past year, in anticipation of the November 19 ceremony.
The announcement was announced via livestream and can be rewatched here.
Leading the nominations are Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Lainey Wilson, who each secured six nods. Zach Top is right behind with five nominations, while Riley Green and Cody Johnson garnered four nominations each.
Competing for CMA Entertainer of the Year is Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen and Lainey Wilson.
This year, several first-time nominees have been recognized, including Johnny Clawson, Jon Decious, Jessie Jo Dillon, Josh Dorr, Alexandra Gavillet, Lalo Guzman, Jimmy Harnen, Brandon Lake, Micah Nichols, John Park, Aaron Raitiere, Matt Rovey, Kyle Sturrock, Wales Toney, Tucker Wetmore, and Stephen Wilson Jr.
Sarah Trahern, the CMA Chief Executive Officer, expressed gratitude, stating, “The nominees announced today highlight some of the most exceptional work occurring in country music. We are very thankful to our voting members who have dedicated their time and expertise to this process. Their involvement ensures that the CMA Awards continue to genuinely represent the genre’s excellence. Congratulations to all of this year’s nominees on behalf of CMA.”
“THE 59TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS” NOMINEES:
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Luke Combs
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Lainey Wilson
SINGLE OF THE YEAR Award goes to Artist(s), Producer(s) and Mix Engineer(s)
The nominated works include “4x4xU” by Lainey Wilson, produced by Jay Joyce, and “Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma” by Luke Combs, which he produced alongside Chip Matthews and Jonathan Singleton. Megan Moroney’s “Am I Okay?” produced by Kristian Bush, and “I Never Lie” by Zach Top, produced by Carson Chamberlain, are also contenders. Moreover, Ella Langley’s collaboration with Riley Green on “you look like you love me,” produced by Will Bundy, is among the nominated pieces.
ALBUM OF THE YEAR Award goes to Artist, Producer(s) and Mix Engineer(s)
Additional nominations feature Megan Moroney’s “Am I Okay?”, again noted for its production by Kristian Bush. Zach Top’s “Cold Beer & Country Music” with Carson Chamberlain as producer, Post Malone’s “F-1 Trillion” produced by Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, and Hoskins, Morgan Wallen’s “I’m The Problem” produced by Jacob Durrett, Charlie Handsome, and Joey Moi, and Lainey Wilson’s “Whirlwind,” produced by Jay Joyce, round out the list of acknowledged works.
SONG OF THE YEAR Award goes to Songwriter(s)
“4x4xU” (Songwriters: Jon Decious, Aaron Raitiere, Lainey Wilson)
“Am I Okay?” (Songwriters: Jessie Jo Dillon, Luke Laird, Megan Moroney)
“I Never Lie” (Songwriters: Carson Chamberlain, Tim Nichols, Zach Top)
“Texas” (Songwriters: Johnny Clawson, Josh Dorr, Lalo Guzman, Kyle Sturrock)
“you look like you love me” (Songwriters: Riley Green, Ella Langley, Aaron Raitiere)
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 Award goes to Artists and Producer(s)
“Don’t Mind If I Do” – Riley Green (featuring Ella Langley) (Producers: Scott Borchetta, Jimmy Harnen, Dann Huff)
“Hard Fought Hallelujah” – Brandon Lake with Jelly Roll (Producer: Micah Nichols)
“I’m Gonna Love You” – Cody Johnson (with Carrie Underwood) (Producer: Trent Willmon)
“Pour Me A Drink” – Post Malone (feat. Blake Shelton) (Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome)
“You Had To Be There” – Megan Moroney (feat. Kenny Chesney) (Producer: Kristian Bush)
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 Award goes to Artist(s) and Director(s)
“Am I Okay?” – Megan Moroney (Directors: Alexandra Gavillet, Megan Moroney)
“I’m Gonna Love You” – Cody Johnson (with Carrie Underwood) (Director: Dustin Haney)
“Somewhere Over Laredo” – Lainey Wilson (Director: TK McKamy)
“Think I’m In Love With You” – Chris Stapleton (Director: Running Bear)
“you look like you love me” – Ella Langley & Riley Green (Directors: Ella Langley, John Park, Wales Toney)
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Ella Langley
Shaboozey
Zach Top
Tucker Wetmore
Stephen Wilson Jr.
Country Music’s Biggest Night, “The 59th Annual CMA Awards,” airs live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Wednesday, Nov. 19 (8:00 – 11:00 PM/EST) on ABC and the next day on Hulu.
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