NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Nominations for the 58th annual Country Music Awards were announced Monday afternoon.

This year, the ladies are leading the pack with Ella Langley, Megan Moroney and Lainey Wilson collecting six nominations each.

Top nominees include Zach Top with five nominations; Riley Green and Cody Johnson with four and Kristian Bush, Carson Chamberlain, Luke Combs, Charlie Handsome, Chris Stapleton and Morgan Wallen with three nominations a piece.

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR

• Luke Combs
• Cody Johnson
• Chris Stapleton
• Morgan Wallen
• Lainey Wilson

SINGLE OF THE YEAR

• “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

• 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

• “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) Producers: Scott Borchetta, Jimmy Harnen, Dann Huff
• “Hard Fought Hallelujah” – Brandon Lake with Jelly Roll Producer: Micah Nichols
• “I’m Gonna Love You” – Cody Johnson (with 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

• Am I Okay?” – Megan Moroney Directors: Alexandra Gavillet, Megan Moroney
• “I’m Gonna Love You” – Cody Johnson (with 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.

The 59th Annual CMA Awards will be held in Nashville at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, airing live at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. Tickets are available through official vendors, with doors expected to open at 5:30 p.m.

The 59th Annual CMA Awards will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at Bridgestone Arena in downtown Nashville. News 2 has you covered beginning with live red carpet arrivals on WKRN.com. with the show set to kick off at 7 p.m.

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