The Country Music Association has officially revealed the nominees for the 59th Annual CMA Awards, and this year’s list is packed with rising stars, fan favorites, and some big surprises. The announcement was made during a live stream on CMA’s Facebook and YouTube, and country fans everywhere are already buzzing.
Leading the nominations are Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Lainey Wilson, each earning six nods. Zach Top follows closely with five, while Riley Green and Cody Johnson proudly land four nominations each. Other big names like Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, and Morgan Wallen scored three nominations apiece.
The Entertainer of the Year category — one of the night’s biggest honors — will see Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen, and Lainey Wilson battle it out for the crown.
There are also plenty of fresh faces in the mix. First-time nominees include Johnny Clawson, Jessie Jo Dillon, Tucker Wetmore, and Stephen Wilson Jr., showing just how strong the next wave of country talent really is.
CMA CEO Sarah Trahern summed it up perfectly: “The nominees announced today represent some of the most impactful work happening across Country Music… congratulations to all of this year’s nominees.”
Fans won’t have to wait too long to celebrate — the CMA Awards air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 19 (8–11 PM EST) on ABC, with next-day streaming on Hulu.
With 7,000+ CMA members voting — including artists, songwriters, producers, and industry leaders — this year’s awards are set to be a true reflection of country music’s best.
✨ Highlights to Watch For:
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Riley Green’s duet “you look like you love me” with Ella Langley is up for multiple awards.
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Megan Moroney’s “Am I Okay?” is making waves with nominations for both Album of the Year and Music Video of the Year.
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Post Malone is even in the running, crossing over into the country spotlight with Album of the Year and a collaboration with Blake Shelton.
Between seasoned legends and exciting newcomers, this year’s CMAs promise to be one of the most memorable yet.
