Ella Langley, Megan Moroney and Lainey Wilson lead the nominations for the 59th annual CMA Awards with six apiece.
Zach Top follows closely behind with five, while Riley Green and Cody Johnson each have four.
The event known as Country Music's Biggest Night will take place Nov. 19 at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena. It airs live on ABC starting at 8 p.m. ET and streams the next day on Hulu.
Here’s a complete rundown of the contenders for the 59th annual Country Music Association Awards:
- 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” – Jon Decious, Aaron Raitiere, Lainey Wilson
- “Am I Okay?” – Jessie Jo Dillon, Luke Laird, Megan Moroney
- “I Never Lie” – Carson Chamberlain, Tim Nichols, Zach Top
- “Texas” – Johnny Clawson, Josh Dorr, Lalo Guzman, Kyle Sturrock
- “you look like you love me” – 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
- “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)
- 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.
Watch the official CMA Awards nominations live stream below
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