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.
