This morning, the Academy of Country Music has announced nominations for the 61st ACM Awards, with Megan Moroney leading all artists with nine nods. Miranda Lambert follows with eight nominations, while Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson are tied with seven each.
The ceremony will stream live on Prime Video on Sunday, May 17 at 8 p.m. ET from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, with confirmed performances from Cody Johnson, Kacey Musgraves, Lainey Wilson, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert, and Riley Green.
Chris Stapleton, the reigning Male Artist of the Year, paces the men with six nominations, including his fifth consecutive Entertainer of the Year nod and his record 11th straight Male Artist of the Year nomination. Zach Top, last year’s New Male Artist of the Year winner, earns five nominations including his first ever bid for Male Artist of the Year. Luke Combs, meanwhile, earns his seventh consecutive Entertainer of the Year nomination — a win in that category would complete the coveted Triple Crown Award.
The class of first-time nominees is notable, including younger acts like Carter Faith, Hudson Westbrook, Avery Anna, as well as a host of established band like Flatland Cavalry, 49 Winchester, and Muscadine Bloodline.
Here’s the full list of nominees at the 61st ACM Awards:
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
- Luke Combs
- Jelly Roll
- Cody Johnson
- Megan Moroney
- Chris Stapleton
- Morgan Wallen
- Lainey Wilson
FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Miranda Lambert
- Ella Langley
- Megan Moroney
- Lainey Wilson
MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Luke Combs
- Riley Green
- Cody Johnson
- Chris Stapleton
- Zach Top
GROUP OF THE YEAR
- 49 Winchester
- Flatland Cavalry
- Old Dominion
- Rascal Flatts
- The Red Clay Strays
DUO OF THE YEAR
- Brooks & Dunn
- Brothers Osborne
- Dan + Shay
- Muscadine Bloodline
- Thelma & James
NEW FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Avery Anna
- Mackenzie Carpenter
- Dasha
- Caroline Jones
- Emily Ann Roberts
NEW MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Gavin Adcock
- Vincent Mason
- Shaboozey
- Hudson Westbrook
- Tucker Wetmore
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
- Ain’t In It For My Health — Zach Top
- Cherry Valley — Carter Faith
- Don’t Mind If I Do (Deluxe) — Riley Green
- I’m The Problem — Morgan Wallen
- Parker McCollum — Parker McCollum
SONG OF THE YEAR
- “A Song To Sing” — Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton
- “Am I Okay?” — Megan Moroney
- “Choosin’ Texas” — Ella Langley
- “I Never Lie” — Zach Top
- “Somewhere Over Laredo” — Lainey Wilson
SINGLE OF THE YEAR
- “6 Months Later” — Megan Moroney
- “Choosin’ Texas” — Ella Langley
- “I Never Lie” — Zach Top
- “Somewhere Over Laredo” — Lainey Wilson
- “The Fall” — Cody Johnson
MUSIC EVENT OF THE YEAR
- “A Song To Sing” — Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton
- “Amen” — Shaboozey & Jelly Roll
- “Don’t Mind If I Do” — Riley Green feat. Ella Langley
- “Trailblazer” — Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson
- “You Had To Be There” — Megan Moroney & Kenny Chesney
VISUAL MEDIA OF THE YEAR
- “6 Months Later” — Megan Moroney
- “A Song To Sing” — Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton
- “Cuckoo” — Stephen Wilson Jr.
- “Somewhere Over Laredo” — Lainey Wilson
- “The Fall” — Cody Johnson
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
- Jessie Jo Dillon
- Ashley Gorley
- Charlie Handsome
- Chase McGill
- Blake Pendergrass
ARTIST-SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
- Luke Combs
- Riley Green
- Ella Langley
- Megan Moroney
- Morgan Wallen
