59th CMA Award nominees revealed - read the full star-studded list now

The Country Music Association revealed the star-studded list of nominees for the 59th CMA Awards in a live-streamed announcement this morning.

Many of the genre’s most influential artists are among the top nominees at the 59th annual show, hailed Country Music’s Biggest Night. The CMA Awards will return to Bridgestone Arena in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, aiming to “shine a spotlight on the genre’s most exceptional talent, honoring outstanding achievements and celebrating excellence across the industry,” the Country Music Association previously stated.

Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Lainey Wilson each earned six nominations - yeah the girls!

Newcomer Zach Top picked up five nominations, while Riley Green and Cody Johnson got four each. Veterans Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, and Morgan Wallen each received three nominations.

The consideration period for nominees spanned July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. 

Last year, returning hosts Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning teamed up with first-time host and CMA Award winner Lainey Wilson.

It’s unclear currently who will host this year’s event. Performers, presenters and other details will also be announced at a later date.

Keep scrolling to see this year's CMA Award nominees.

Entertainer of the Year

Luke Combs
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Lainey Wilson

Album of the Year

Am I Okay? – Megan Moroney
Producer: Kristian Bush
Mix Engineer: Justin Niebank
Cold Beer & Country Music – Zach Top
Producer: Carson Chamberlain
Mix Engineer: Matt Rovey
F-1 Trillion – Post Malone
Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins
Mix Engineer: Ryan Gore
I’m The Problem – Morgan Wallen
Producers: Jacob Durrett, Charlie Handsome, Joey Moi
Mix Engineers: Charlie Handsome, Joey Moi
Whirlwind – Lainey Wilson
Producer: Jay Joyce
Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce

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

New Artist of the Year

Ella Langley
Shaboozey
Zach Top
Tucker Wetmore
Stephen Wilson Jr.

Single of the Year

“4x4xU” – Lainey Wilson
Producer: Jay Joyce
Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce
“Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma” – Luke Combs
Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton
Mix Engineer: Chip Matthews
“Am I Okay?” – Megan Moroney
Producer: Kristian Bush
Mix Engineer: Justin Niebank
“I Never Lie” – Zach Top
Producer: Carson Chamberlain
Mix Engineer: Matt Rovey
“you look like you love me” – Ella Langley & Riley Green
Producer: Will Bundy
Mix Engineer: Jim Cooley

Song of the Year

“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

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)
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

Music Video of the Year

“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

Musician of the Year

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

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