The 58th Annual CMA Awards nominations have been announced, and Morgan Wallen leads the pack with seven nominations. Other top nominees include Cody Johnson and Chris Stapleton with five nominations each, and Post Malone and Lainey Wilson with four nominations each. It’s worth noting that Wallen has been nominated for the top prize, entertainer of the year, and the male vocalist categories for the third year in a row.
The entertainer of the year category is rounded out by Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Chris Stapleton, and Lainey Wilson. Fans had speculated that Beyoncé, whose country-influenced album “Cowboy Carter” was released during the eligibility window, could receive a nomination. However, that didn’t happen. Beyoncé’s album hit No. 1 on the Billboard country albums chart earlier this year, making her the first Black woman to achieve this since the chart’s inception in 1964. The album was a result of Beyoncé’s personal experience of not feeling welcomed in the country music industry, likely referring to a 2016 CMAs performance that faced racist backlash.
The CMA Awards are nominated and voted on by members of the Country Music Association, including music executives, artists, publicists, songwriters, and other industry professionals. The awards will be broadcast live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 20, on ABC and the following day on Hulu.
Here are some of the nominations in the key categories for the 2024 CMA Awards:
– Entertainer of the Year: Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson.
– Single of the Year: “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” by ShaboozeY, “Dirt Cheap” by Cody Johnson, “I Had Some Help” by Post Malone (feat. Morgan Wallen), “Watermelon Moonshine” by Lainey Wilson, “White Horse” by Chris Stapleton.
– Album of the Year: “Deeper Well” by Kacey Musgraves, “Fathers & Sons” by Luke Combs, “Higher” by Chris Stapleton, “Leather” by Cody Johnson, “Whitsitt Chapel” by Jelly Roll.
– Song of the Year: “Burn It Down” by Hillary Lindsey, Parker McCollum, Lori McKenna, Liz Rose, “Dirt Cheap” by Josh Phillips, “I Had Some Help” by Louis Bell, Ashley Gorley, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins, Austin Post, Ernest Keith Smith, Morgan Wallen, Chandler Paul Walters, “The Painter” by Benjy Davis, Kat Higgins, Ryan Larkins, “White Horse” by Chris Stapleton, Dan Wilson.
– Female Vocalist of the Year: Kelsea Ballerini, Ashley McBryde, Megan Moroney, Kacey Musgraves, Lainey Wilson.
– Male Vocalist of the Year: Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen.
– Vocal Group of the Year: Lady A, Little Big Town, Old Dominion, The Red Clay Strays, Zac Brown Band.
– Vocal Duo of the Year: Brooks & Dunn, Brothers Osborne, Dan + Shay, Maddie & Tae, The War And Treaty.
– Musical Event of the Year: “Cowboys Cry Too” by Kelsea Ballerini (with Noah Kahan), “I Had Some Help” by Post Malone (feat. Morgan Wallen), “I Remember Everything” by Zach Bryan (ft. Kacey Musgraves), “Man Made A Bar” by Morgan Wallen (feat. Eric Church), “you look like you love me” by Ella Langley (feat. Riley Green).
– Musician of the Year: Tom Bukovac (Guitar), Jenee Fleenor (Fiddle), Paul Franklin (Steel Guitar), Rob McNelley (Guitar), Charlie Worsham (Guitar).
– Music Video of the Year: “Dirt Cheap” by Cody Johnson, “I Had Some Help” by Post Malone (feat. Morgan Wallen), “I’m Not Pretty” by Megan Moroney, “The Painter” by Cody Johnson, “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” by Lainey Wilson.
– New Artist of the Year: Megan Moroney, Shaboozey, Nate Smith, Mitchell Tenpenny, Zach Top, Bailey Zimmerman.
Make sure to tune in to the 58th annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC for a night of celebration and incredible performances. Stay updated by following @OnTheRedCarpet on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
