The Country Music Association revealed the nominees for the 59th Annual CMA Awards today, with Morgan Wallen and Lainey Wilson topping the list, each earning five nominations. Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, Megan Moroney, Ella Langley, and Zach Top follow closely, each securing three nominations.
The Vocal Group of the Year category sees a fresh face with The Red Clay Strays earning their second consecutive nomination, joined by returning nominees Lady A, Little Big Town, Old Dominion, and Rascal Flatts. The Vocal Duo of the Year category remains unchanged from last year, featuring stalwarts like Brooks & Dunn and The War And Treaty.
The 2025 CMA Awards will air live on ABC on Wednesday, November 19th.
Last year, Morgan Wallen led with seven nominations but went home empty-handed. Lainey Wilson dominated with four wins, including Entertainer of the Year. Luke Combs’ cover of “Fast Car” earned both Song and Single of the Year, showcasing the enduring power of a classic.
Full List of Nominations
Entertainer of the Year
- Luke Combs
- Cody Johnson
- Chris Stapleton
- Morgan Wallen
- Lainey Wilson
Single of the Year
Award goes to Artist(s), Producer(s), and Mix Engineer(s)
“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)
Album of the Year
Award goes to Artist, Producer(s), and Mix Engineer(s)
- 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)
Song of the Year
Award goes to Songwriter(s)
- “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)
- 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
Award goes to Artists and Producer(s)
- “Don’t Mind If I Do” – Riley Green (feat. Ella Langley)
Producers: Scott Borchetta, Jimmy Harnen, Dann Huff
- “Hard Fought Hallelujah” – Brandon Lake (feat. Jelly Roll)
Producer: Micah Nichols
- “I’m Gonna Love You” – Cody Johnson (feat. 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
Musician of the Year
- Jenee Fleenor – Fiddle
- Paul Franklin – Steel Guitar
- Brent Mason – Guitar
- Rob McNelley – Guitar
- Derek Wells – Guitar
Music Video of the Year
Award goes to Artist(s) and Director(s)
- “Am I Okay?” – Megan Moroney (directors: Alexandra Gavillet, Megan Moroney)
- “I’m Gonna Love You” – Cody Johnson (feat. 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)
New Artist of the Year
- Ella Langley
- Shaboozey
- Zach Top
- Tucker Wetmore
- Stephen Wilson Jr.
