By: Sadie Christine
Happy CMA week! The CMAs are the biggest night in country music, and this year feels extra special. There has been so much amazing country music released this year, and we can’t wait to see who the big winners will be! Hosted by our girl Lainey Wilson, this year’s ceremony is honoring icon Vince Gill with the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award!
Wild Hearted will be covering the special night on our Instagram (make sure to follow us if you haven’t already @wearewildhearted), showing all the best looks, performances, and appearances from country music’s BEST.
The big night, happening November 19 at 8/7c on ABC, is set to feature performances from all our favorite girlies: Kelsea Ballerini, Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, and more! As well as our favorite cowboys: Chris Stapleton, Riley Green, Luke Combs, Zach Top, Steven Wilson Jr., and so many more!
This year will also feature incredible collaborations, including BigXthaPlug featuring Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert with Chris Stapleton, and Shaboozey with Stephen Wilson Jr.
To prepare you for what’s in store, here is a list of this year’s nominees.
Who do you think will take home the CMA? Let us know on socials!
Entertainer of the Year Nominees:
- Luke Combs
- Cody Johnson
- Chris Stapleton
- Morgan Wallen
- Lainey Wilson
Album of the Year Nominees
- Megan Moroney — Am I Okay?
- Zach Top — Cold Beer & Country Music
- Post Malone — F-1 Trillion
- Morgan Wallen — I’m The Problem
- Lainey Wilson — Whirlwind
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 Nominees:
- Lady A
- Little Big Town
- Old Dominion
- Rascal Flatts
- The Red Clay Strays
Vocal Duo of the Year Nominees:
- Brooks & Dunn
- Brothers Osborne
- Dan + Shay
- Maddie & Tae
- The War and Treaty
New Artist of the Year Nominees:
- Ella Langley
- Shaboozey
- Zach Top
- Tucker Wetmore
- Stephen Wilson Jr.
Single of the Year Nominees:
- “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
Song of the Year Nominees:
- “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
Musical Event of the Year Nominees:
- “Don’t Mind If I Do” — Riley Green (feat. 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)
Music Video of the Year Nominees:
- “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
Musician of the Year Nominees:
- Jenee Fleenor — Fiddle
- Paul Franklin — Steel Guitar
- Brent Mason — Guitar
- Rob McNelley — Guitar
- Derek Wells — Guitar
We can’t wait for Wednesday!
Stay Wild, Stay Creative, Stay Country
