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The 59th Annual CMA Awards have already made country music history. For the first time, three female solo artists lead the nominations. Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Lainey Wilson each earned six nods. They are followed closely by Zach Top with five nominations, while Riley Green and Cody Johnson secured four each. like Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, and Morgan Wallen are also heavily represented, with three nods apiece.

The 59th Annual CMA Awards will air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, November 19, from 8–11 p.m. ET on ABC and will be available to stream the next day on Hulu.

Here’s the list of nominations for the 59th annual CMA Awards.



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Entertainer of the Year

  • Luke Combs
  • Cody Johnson
  • Chris Stapleton
  • Morgan Wallen
  • Lainey Wilson
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Single of the Year
(Award to Artist(s), Producer(s), Mix Engineer(s))

  • “4x4xU” – Lainey Wilson; Prod: Jay Joyce; Mix: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce
  • “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” – Luke Combs; Prod: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton; Mix: Chip Matthews
  • “Am I Okay?” – Megan Moroney; Prod: Kristian Bush; Mix: Justin Niebank
  • “I Never Lie” – Zach Top; Prod: Carson Chamberlain; Mix: Matt Rovey
  • “You Look Like You Love Me” – Ella Langley & Riley Green; Prod: Will Bundy; Mix: Jim Cooley
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Album of the Year
(Award to Artist, Producer(s), Mix Engineer(s))

  • Am I Okay? – Megan Moroney; Prod: Kristian Bush; Mix: Justin Niebank
  • Cold Beer & Country Music – Zach Top; Prod: Carson Chamberlain; Mix: Matt Rovey
  • F-1 Trillion – Post Malone; Prod: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins; Mix: Ryan Gore
  • I’m the Problem – Morgan Wallen; Prod: Jacob Durrett, Charlie Handsome, Joey Moi; Mix: Charlie Handsome, Joey Moi
  • Whirlwind – Lainey Wilson; Prod: Jay Joyce; Mix: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce
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Song of the Year
(Award to Songwriter(s))

  • “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
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Female Vocalist of the Year

  • Kelsea Ballerini
  • Miranda Lambert
  • Ella Langley
  • Megan Moroney
  • Lainey Wilson
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Male Vocalist of the Year

  • Luke Combs
  • Cody Johnson
  • Chris Stapleton
  • Zach Top
  • Morgan Wallen
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Vocal Group of the Year

  • Lady A
  • Little Big Town
  • Old Dominion
  • Rascal Flatts
  • The Red Clay Strays
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Vocal Duo of the Year

  • Brooks & Dunn
  • Brothers Osborne
  • Dan + Shay
  • Maddie & Tae
  • The War And Treaty
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Musical Event of the Year
(Award to Artists, Producer(s))

  • “Don’t Mind If I Do” – Riley Green (feat. Ella Langley); Prod: Scott Borchetta, Jimmy Harnen, Dann Huff
  • “Hard Fought Hallelujah” – Brandon Lake with Jelly Roll; Prod: Micah Nichols
  • “I’m Gonna Love You” – Cody Johnson (with Carrie Underwood); Prod: Trent Willmon
  • “Pour Me a Drink” – Post Malone (feat. Blake Shelton); Prod: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome
  • “You Had To Be There” – Megan Moroney (feat. Kenny Chesney); Prod: Kristian Bush
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Musician of the Year

  • Jenee Fleenor – Fiddle
  • Paul Franklin – Steel Guitar
  • Brent Mason – Guitar
  • Rob McNelley – Guitar
  • Derek Wells – Guitar
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Music Video of the Year
(Award to Artist(s), Director(s))

  • “Am I Okay?” – Megan Moroney; Dir: Alexandra Gavillet, Megan Moroney
  • “I’m Gonna Love You” – Cody Johnson (with Carrie Underwood); Dir: Dustin Haney
  • “Somewhere Over Laredo” – Lainey Wilson; Dir: TK McKamy
  • “Think I’m In Love With You” – Chris Stapleton; Dir: Running Bear
  • “You Look Like You Love Me” – Ella Langley & Riley Green; Dir: Ella Langley, John Park, Wales Toney
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New Artist of the Year

  • Ella Langley
  • Shaboozey
  • Zach Top
  • Tucker Wetmore
  • Stephen Wilson Jr.
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