2025 CMA Nominations: Full List of Nominees

Ella Langley, Megan Moroney and Lainey Wilson lead nominations for the 59th Annual CMA Awards

Megan Moroney, Lainey Wilson and Ella Langley receive the most nominations for the 2025 CMA Awards
Author: Peter HorspoolPublished 9th Sep 2025
Last updated 9th Sep 2025

The Country Music Association has announced nominees for The 59th Annual CMA Awards.

Leading the pack this year are Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Lainey Wilson, each scoring six nominations. Zach Top follows close behind with five nods, while Riley Green and Cody Johnson each land four.

Other big names with three nominations include Kristian Bush (Sugarland), Carson Chamberlain, Luke Combs, Charlie Handsome, Chris Stapleton, and Morgan Wallen.

The biggest award of the night will either see Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen, or Lainey Wilson crowned entertainer of the year.

First time nominees include Jessie Jo Dillon, Stephen Wilson Jr. and Tucker Wetmore.

Meanwhile Ella Langley and Riley Green's viral hit "you look like you love me" is nominated for both Song and Single of The Year along with Music Video of The Year.

The 59th Annual CMA Awards will take place at a glittering ceremony at Bridgestone Arena in the home of Country Music; Nashville, Tennessee – Wednesday 9 November 2025.

FULL LIST OF WINNERS

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR

★ Luke Combs

★ Cody Johnson

★ Chris Stapleton

★ Morgan Wallen

★ Lainey Wilson

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

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR

★ Ella Langley

★ Shaboozey

★ Zach Top

★ Tucker Wetmore

★ Stephen Wilson Jr.

MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR

★ Jenee Fleenor – Fiddle

★ Paul Franklin – Steel Guitar

★ Brent Mason – Guitar

★ Rob McNelley – Guitar

★ Derek Wells – Guitar

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

MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR

Award goes to Artists and Producer(s)

★ “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

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

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