Three of mainstream country music’s most popular acts have tied for the most nominations at this year’s CMA Awards. Megan Moroney, Lainey Wilson, and Ella Langley are each up for six trophies, leading the fairly predictable roster of nominees that was revealed earlier today (September 8) via livestream by the Country Music Association.

Zach Top trailed just behind the top-nominated trio, earning a spot in five categories this year, including New Artist of the Year. Riley Green and Cody Johnson each earned four nominations, while multiple award-winners Chris Stapleton and Luke Combs both snagged three nominations individually.

“Each year, the CMA Awards shine a light on the creativity, passion, and dedication of our community,” Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer, says in a statement. “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 Wednesday, November 19, on ABC and will be available to stream the next day exclusively via Hulu. You can view the complete list of CMA Awards 2025 categories and nominations below:

CMA Awards 2025 Categories + Nominees:

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR

Luke Combs
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Lainey Wilson

SINGLE OF THE YEAR

Award goes to Artist(s), Producer(s) and Mix Engineer(s) 

“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

Award goes to Artist, Producer(s) and Mix Engineer(s) 

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

Award goes to Songwriter(s) 

“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

Award goes to Artists and Producer(s)

“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

Award goes to Artist(s) and Director(s)

“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.