Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson among nominees for 59th annual CMA Awards
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The nominees were announced Monday for this year's Country Music Association Awards which include country music's biggest names.
The 59th annual CMA Awards will takeover downtown Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Ella Langley, Megan Moroney and Lainey Wilson top the nominations this year with each artist receiving six each.
Other top nominees include Zach Top with five nominations, Riley Green and Cody Johnson with four nominations and Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton and Morgan Wallen with three nominations each.
The nominees for the 59th annual CMA Awards are as follows:
Entertainer of the Year
- Luke Combs
- Cody Johnson
- Chris Stapleton
- Morgan Wallen
- Lainey Wilson
Album of the Year
- "Am I Okay?" by Megan Moroney. Producer: Kristian Bush. Mix Engineer: Justin Niebank
- "Cold Beer & Country Music" by Zach Top. Producer: Carson Chamberlain. Mix Engineer: Matt Rovey
- "F-1 Trillion" by Post Malone. Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins. Mix Engineer: Ryan Gore
- "I'm The Problem" by Morgan Wallen. Producers: Jacob Durrett, Charlie Handsome, Joey Moi. Mix Engineers: Charlie Handsome, Joey Moi
- "Whirlwind" by Lainey Wilson. Producer: Jay Joyce. Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce
Male Vocalist of the Year
- Luke Combs
- Cody Johnson
- Chris Stapleton
- Zach Top
- Morgan Wallen
Female Vocalist of the Year
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Miranda Lambert
- Ella Langley
- Megan Moroney
- Lainey Wilson
Music Video of the Year
- "Am I Okay?" by Megan Moroney. Directors: Alexandra Gavillet, Megan Moroney.
- "I'm Gonna Love You" by Cody Johnson (With Carrie Underwood). Director: Dustin Haney.
- "Somewhere Over Laredo" by Lainey Wilson. Director: TK McKamy.
- "Think I'm In Love With You" by Chris Stapleton. Director: Running Bear. Director: Running Bear.
- "you look like you love me" by Ella Langley and Riley Green. Directors: Ella Langley, John Park, Wales Toney.
Musical Event of the Year
- "Don't Mind If I Do" by Riley Green (Featuring Ella Langley). Producers: Scott Borchetta, Jimmy Harnen, Dann Huff
- "Hard Fought Hallelujah" by Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll. Producer: Micah Nichols
- "I'm Gonna Love You" by Cody Johnson (With Carrie Underwood). Producer: Trent Willmon
- "Pour Me a Drink" by Post Malone (Featuring Blake Shelton). Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome.
- "You Had To Be There" by Megan Moroney (Featuring Kenny Chesney). Producer: Kristian Bush.
Vocal Duo of the Year
- Brooks & Dunn
- Brothers Osbourne
- Dan + Shay
- Maddie & Tae
- The War and Treaty
Vocal Group of the Year
- Lady A
- Little Big Town
- Old Dominion
- Rascal Flatts
- The Red Clay Strays
Song of the Year
- "4x4xu" by Jon Decious, Aaron Raitiere, Lainey Wilson
- "Am I Okay?" by Jessie Jo Dillon, Luke Laird, Megan Moroney
- "I Never Lie" by Carson Chamberlain, Tim Nichols, Zach Top
- "Texas" by Johnny Clawson Josh Dorr, Lalo Guzman, Kyle Sturrock
- "you look like you love me" by Riley Green, Ella Langley, Aaron Raitiere
Single of the Year
- "4x4xU" by Lainey Wilson. Producer: Jay Joyce. Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce
- "Ain't No Love In Oklahoma" by Luke Combs. Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton. Mix Engineer: Chip Matthews
- "Am I Okay" by Megan Moroney. Producer: Kristian Bush. Mix Engineer: Justin Niebank.
- "I Never Lie" by Zach Top. Producer: Carson Chamberlain. Mix Engineer: Matt Rovey
- "you look like you love me" by Ella Langley and Riley Green. Producer: Will Bundy. Mix Engineer: Jim Cooley
New Artist of the Year
- Ella Langley
- Shaboozey
- Zach Top
- Tucker Wetmore
- Stephen Wilson Jr.
Musician of the Year
- Jenne Fleenor - Fiddle
- Paul Franklin - Steel Guitar
- Brent Mason - Guitar
- Rob McNeeley - Guitar
- Derek Wells - Guitar
Nominees were announced Monday morning via livestream on CMA's social media accounts.
Tickets for the ceremony are on sale now here.
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