Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Lainey Wilson dominated this year’s list of the CMA Awards nominees, scoring six nominations each. Langley, Moroney, and Wilson will go head-to-head in the Single of the Year, Song of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, and Music Video of the Year categories.
Zach Top earned five nominations, followed by Riley Green and Cody Johnson with four. Kristian Bush, Carson Chamberlain, Luke Combs, Charlie Handsome, Chris Stapleton, and Morgan Wallen were close behind with three nominations.
“Each year, the CMA Awards shine a light on the creativity, passion, and dedication of our community,” said Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “The nominees announced today represent some of the most impactful work happening across Country Music, and we are deeply appreciative of our voting members for lending their time and expertise to this process. Their commitment helps ensure the CMA Awards remain a true reflection of the genre’s excellence. On behalf of CMA, congratulations to all of this year’s nominees.”
The 59th Annual CMA Awards will air live on ABC from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 8pm ET/PT.
59TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS NOMINEES
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
• Luke Combs
• Cody Johnson
• Chris Stapleton
• Morgan Wallen
• Lainey Wilson
SINGLE OF THE YEAR
• “4x4xU” – Lainey Wilson
• “Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma” – Luke Combs
• “Am I Okay?” – Megan Moroney
• “I Never Lie” – Zach Top
• “you look like you love me” – Ella Langley & Riley Green
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
• Am I Okay? – Megan Moroney
• Cold Beer & Country Music – Zach Top
• F-1 Trillion – Post Malone
• I’m The Problem – Morgan Wallen
• Whirlwind – Lainey Wilson
SONG OF THE YEAR
• “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
• “Don’t Mind If I Do” – Riley Green (featuring Ella Langley)
• “Hard Fought Hallelujah” – Brandon Lake with Jelly Roll
• “I’m Gonna Love You” – Cody Johnson (with Carrie Underwood)
• “Pour Me A Drink” – Post Malone (feat. Blake Shelton)
• “You Had To Be There” – Megan Moroney (feat. Kenny Chesney)
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
• “Am I Okay?” – Megan Moroney
• “I’m Gonna Love You” – Cody Johnson (with Carrie Underwood)
• “Somewhere Over Laredo” – Lainey Wilson
• “Think I’m In Love With You” – Chris Stapleton
• “you look like you love me” – Ella Langley & Riley Green
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
• Ella Langley
• Shaboozey
• Zach Top
• Tucker Wetmore
• Stephen Wilson Jr.
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