2025 CMA Nominations: Full List of Nominees
Ella Langley, Megan Moroney and Lainey Wilson lead nominations for the 59th Annual CMA Awards
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