“The 54th Annual CMA Awards” willl be happening this year, and we now know the nominees. Miranda Lambert leads the pack with seven well-deserved nods. Luke Combs follows just behind with six and both were nominated for Entertainer of the Year along with Eric Church, Carrie Underwood, and Keith Urban. No host or co-host has been named yet, but we will all be watching Wednesday, November 11th at 8|7c to see the following nominees find out if they win or not LIVE on ABC!
Entertainer of the Year
Eric ChurchLuke CombsMiranda LambertCarrie UnderwoodKeith Urban
Female Vocalist of the Year
Miranda LambertAshley McBrydeMaren MorrisKacey MusgravesCarrie Underwood
Male Vocalist of the Year
Eric ChurchLuke CombsThomas RhettChris StapletonKeith Urban
Vocal Group of the Year
Lady ALittle Big TownMidlandOld DominionRascal Flatts
Vocal Duo of the Year
Brooks & DunnBrothers OsborneDan + ShayFlorida Georgia LineMaddie & Tae
New Artist of the Year
Jimmie AllenIngrid AndressGabby BarrettCarly PearceMorgan Wallen
Album of the Year (Awarded to Artist(s) and Producer(s))
What You See Is What You Get, Luke Combs (Producer: Scott Moffatt)Heartache Medication, Jon Pardi (Producers: Bart Butler, Ryan Gore, Jon Pardi)Never Will, Ashley McBryde (Producers: Jay Joyce, John Peets)Old Dominion, Old Dominion (Producers: Shane McAnally, Old Dominion)Wildcard, Miranda Lambert (Producer: Jay Joyce)
Song of the Year (Awarded to Songwriter(s))
"Bluebird," Miranda Lambert (Songwriters: Luke Dick, Natalie Hemby, Miranda Lambert)"The Bones," Maren Morris (Songwriters: Maren Morris, Jimmy Robbins, Laura Veltz)"Even Though I'm Leaving," Luke Combs (Songwriters: Luke Combs, Wyatt Durrette, Ray Fulcher)"I Hope You're Happy Now," Carly Pearce and Lee Brice (Songwriters: Luke Combs, Randy Montana, Carly Pearce, Jonathan Singleton)"More Hearts Than Mine," Ingrid Andress (Songwriters: Ingrid Andress, Sam Ellis, Derek Southerland)
Single of the Year (Awarded to Artist(s), Producer(s) and Mix Engineer(s))
"I Hope," Gabby Barrett (Producers: Ross Copperman, Zach Kale; Mix Engineer: Buckley Miller)"Beer Never Broke My Heart," Luke Combs (Producer: Scott Moffatt; Mix Engineer: Jim Cooley)"10,000 Hours," Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber (Producer: Dan Smyers; Mix Engineer: Jeff Juliano)"Bluebird," Miranda Lambert (Producer: Jay Joyce; Mix Engineers: Jason Hull, Jay Joyce)"The Bones," Maren Morris (Producer: Greg Kurstin; Mix Engineer: Greg Kurstin)
Musical Event of the Year (Awarded to Artists and Producer(s))
"10,000 Hours," Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber (Producer: Dan Smyers)"Be a Light," Thomas Rhett with Reba McEntire, Lady A, Chris Tomlin and Keith Urban (Producer: Dann Huff)"The Bones," Maren Morris feat. Hozier (Producer: Greg Kurstin)"Fooled Around and Fell in Love," Miranda Lambert with Maren Morris, Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes, Caylee Hammack and Elle King (Producer: Jay Joyce)"I Hope You're Happy Now," Carly Pearce and Lee Brice (Producer: Busbee)
Music Video of the Year (Awarded to Artist(s) and Director(s))
"10,000 Hours," Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber (Director: Patrick Tracy)"Bluebird," Miranda Lambert (Director: Trey Fanjoy)"Homemade," Jake Owen (Director: Justin Clough)"I Hope You're Happy Now," Carly Pearce and Lee Brice (Director: Sam Siske)"Second One to Know," Chris Stapleton (Director: David Coleman)
Musician of the Year
Jenee Fleenor, fiddlePaul Franklin, steel guitarRob McNelley, guitarIlya Toshinsky, guitarDerek Wells, guitar