And the nominees are…
The nominees for the 56th Annual CMA Awards have been released today, and Miss Lainey Wilson leads the pack with six nominations in total.
Coming in right behind her with five each is Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, Chris Stapleton, and producer Shane McAnally. Cody Johnson notably came away with four nominations, and Luke Combs scored three.
Miranda Lambert continues her reign as the most nominated female artist of all time with 61 nominations in total now.
The CMA Awards will air live on November 9th on ABC, and Peyton Manning and Luke Bryan will co-host in Nashville, Tennessee.
The Nominees:
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Luke Combs
Miranda Lambert
Chris Stapleton
Carrie Underwood
Morgan Wallen
SINGLE OF THE YEAR
“Buy Dirt” – Jordan Davis featuring Luke Bryan
“half of my hometown” – Kelsea Ballerini (feat. Kenny Chesney)
“Never Wanted To Be That Girl” – Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde
“’Til You Can’t” – Cody Johnson
“You Should Probably Leave” – Chris Stapleton
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Award goes to Artist(s), Producer(s) and Mix Engineer(s)
Growin’ Up – Luke Combs
Humble Quest – Maren Morris
Palomino – Miranda Lambert
Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’ – Lainey Wilson
Time, Tequila & Therapy – Old Dominion
SONG OF THE YEAR
Award goes to Songwriter(s)
“Buy Dirt” – Songwriters: Jacob Davis, Jordan Davis, Josh Jenkins, Matt Jenkins
“Never Wanted To Be That Girl” – Songwriters: Shane McAnally, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce
“Sand In My Boots” – Songwriters: Ashley Gorley, Michael Hardy, Josh Osborne
“Things A Man Oughta Know” – Songwriters: Jason Nix, Jonathan Singleton, Lainey Wilson
“You Should Probably Leave” – Songwriters: Chris DuBois, Ashley Gorley, Chris Stapleton
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Miranda Lambert
Ashley McBryde
Carly Pearce
Carrie Underwood
Lainey Wilson
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Eric Church
Luke Combs
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
HARDY
Walker Hayes
Cody Johnson
Parker McCollum
Lainey Wilson
VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
Lady A
Little Big Town
Midland
Old Dominion
Zac Brown Band
VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
LOCASH
Maddie & Tae
MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR
Award goes to Artist(s) and Producer(s)
Beers On Me” – Dierks Bentley with BRELAND & HARDY, Producers: Dierks Bentley, Ross Copperman
“If I Didn’t Love You” – Jason Aldean & Carrie Underwood, Producer: Michael Knox
“Longneck Way To Go” – Midland (featuring Jon Pardi), Producers: Dann Huff, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne
“Never Say Never” – Cole Swindell (with Lainey Wilson), Producer: Zach Crowell
“Never Wanted To Be That Girl” – Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde, Producers: Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne
MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
Jenee Fleenor, Fiddle
Paul Franklin, Steel guitar
Brent Mason, Guitar
Ilya Toshinskiy, Banjo
Derek Wells, Guitar
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Award goes to Artist(s) and Director(s)
“I Bet You Think About Me” (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault) – Taylor Swift (featuring Chris Stapleton), Director: Blake Lively
“Longneck Way To Go” – Midland (featuring Jon Pardi), Director: Harper Smith
“Never Say Never” – Cole Swindell (with Lainey Wilson), Director: Michael Monaco
“Never Wanted To Be That Girl” – Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde, Director: Alexa Campbell
“’Til You Can’t” – Cody Johnson, Director: Dustin Haney
