CMA AWARDS: The Nominees Are In

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Posted: September 7, 2023 at 10:15 am

The Country Music Association has announced the nominees for this year’s CMA Awards. Lainey Wilson leads the way with a whopping nine nominations, including Entertainer of the Year, and duet partner Jelly Roll follows with five. Luke Combs and Hardy also land four each.

The CMA Awards broadcast live from Nashville November 8th on ABC.

Entertainer of the Year

  • Luke Combs
  • Chris Stapleton
  • Carrie Underwood
  • Morgan Wallen
  • Lainey Wilson

Female Vocalist of the Year

  • Kelsea Ballerini
  • Miranda Lambert
  • Ashley McBryde
  • Carly Pearce
  • 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
  • Midland
  • Old Dominion
  • Zac Brown Band

Vocal Duo of the Year

  • Brooks and Dunn
  • Brothers Osborne
  • Dan and Shay
  • Maddie and Tae
  • The War and Treaty

Album of the Year

  • Ashley McBryde – Ashley McBryde: Welcome to Lindeville
  • Lainey Wilson – Bell Bottom Country
  • Luke Combs – Gettin’ Old
  • Morgan Wallen – One Thing at a Time
  • Kelsea Ballerini – Rollin’ Up the Welcome Mat

Single of the Year

  • Luke Combs – “Fast Car
  • Lainey Wilson – “Heart Like a Truck”
  • Jelly Roll – “Need a Favor”
  • Jordan Davis – “Next Thing You Know”
  • Hardy (featuring Lainey Wilson) – “Wait in the Truck”

Song of the Year

  • Luke Combs – “Fast Car”
  • Lainey Wilson – “Heart Like a Truck”
  • Jordan Davis – “Next Thing You Know”
  • Megan Morney – “Tennessee Orange”
  • Hardy (featuring Lainey Wilson) – “Wait in the Truck”

Musical Event of the Year

  • Jelly Roll (with Lainey Wilson) – “Save Me”
  • Cole Swindell and JoDee Messina – “She Had Me at Heads Carolina (Remix)”
  • Kane Brown (featuring Katelyn Brown) – “Thank God”
  • Hardy (featuring Lainey Wilson) – “Wait in the Truck”
  • Carly Pearce (featuring Chris Stapleton) – “We Don’t Fight Anymore”

Music Video of the Year

  • Ashley McBryde – “Light On in the Kitchen”
  • Old Dominion – “Memory Lane”
  • Jelly Roll – “Need a Favor”
  • Jordan Davis – “Next Thing You Know”
  • Hardy (featuring Lainey Wilson) – “Wait in the Truck”

New Artist of the Year

  • Zach Bryan
  • Jelly Roll
  • Parker McCollum
  • Megan Moroney
  • Hailey Whitters