The nominations for the 59th Annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards were revealed recently, with Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Lainey Wilson leading the pack with six nominations each. The awards will be broadcast live from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on November 19th on ABC and will be available to stream the next day on Hulu.

Top Nominees

Langley, Moroney, and Wilson each garnered six nominations, setting the stage for a potentially historic night. Zach Top followed closely with five nominations, while Riley Green and Cody Johnson each received four nods. Kristian Bush, Carson Chamberlain, Luke Combs, Charlie Handsome, Chris Stapleton, and Morgan Wallen each earned three nominations.

Entertainer of the Year

The coveted Entertainer of the Year award will be contested by Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen, and Lainey Wilson. Lainey Wilson is the sole female nominee in this category.

New Artist of the Year

The nominees for New Artist of the Year include Ella Langley, Shaboozey, Zach Top, Tucker Wetmore, and Stephen Wilson Jr. Shaboozey and Zach Top are repeat nominees in this category.

Album, Song, and Single of the Year

Megan Moroney's Am I Okay?, Zach Top's Cold Beer & Country Music, Post Malone's F-1 Trillion, Morgan Wallen's I'm the Problem, and Lainey Wilson's Whirlwind are nominated for Album of the Year.

The Song of the Year nominees are "4x4xU" (Lainey Wilson), "Am I Okay?" (Megan Moroney), "I Never Lie" (Zach Top), "Texas" and “you look like you love me” (Ella Langley & Riley Green).

The Single of the Year nominees include "4x4xU" (Lainey Wilson), "Ain't No Love in Oklahoma" (Luke Combs), "Am I Okay?" (Megan Moroney), "I Never Lie" (Zach Top), and "You Look Like You Love Me" (Ella Langley & Riley Green).

Other Nominations

• 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).
• Music Video of the Year: "Am I Okay?" – Megan Moroney, "I'm Gonna Love You" – Cody Johnson (feat. 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: Jenee Fleenor, Paul Franklin, Brent Mason, Rob McNelley, Derek Wells.

Historical Context

Last year, Morgan Wallen led with seven nominations but did not win any awards. Lainey Wilson was the big winner, taking home four awards, including Entertainer of the Year. Luke Combs' cover of "Fast Car" won both Song and Single of the Year.

The CMA Awards are determined by 7,132 voting-eligible CMA members, representing various facets of the country music industry.