Overview of the 60th Annual CMA Awards Nominations
On Thursday morning, the nominees for the 60th Annual CMA Awards were announced, spotlighting Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert, and Kacey Musgraves as leading contenders.
Ella Langley: A Record-Breaking Nine Nominations
Ella Langley stands out with an impressive total of nine nominations. Her accolades include:
- Entertainer of the Year
- Single of the Year for “Be Her” and “Choosin’ Texas”
- Album of the Year for Dandelion
- Song of the Year for both “Be Her” and “Choosin’ Texas”
- Female Vocalist of the Year
- Musical Event of the Year for “I Can’t Love You Anymore”
- Music Video of the Year for “Choosin’ Texas”
Miranda Lambert and Kacey Musgraves Follow Closely
Miranda Lambert earned seven nominations, which include:
- Single of the Year (Producer) for “Be Her” and “Choosin’ Texas”
- Album of the Year (Producer) for Dandelion
- Song of the Year for “Choosin’ Texas”
- Female Vocalist of the Year
- Musical Event of the Year for “A Song to Sing” and “Horses and Divorces”
Kacey Musgraves received five nominations, including:
- Album of the Year for Middle of Nowhere
- Song of the Year for “Dry Spell”
- Female Vocalist of the Year
- Musical Event of the Year for “Horses and Divorces”
- Music Video of the Year for “Dry Spell”
Other Notable Nominations
Ben West also received five nominations, while Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, and Stephen Wilson Jr. each garnered four nominations.
Celebrating Country Music Excellence
Sarah Trahern, the CEO of CMA, expressed gratitude towards the organization’s professional members for their input in the nomination process. She stated, “For six decades, the CMA Awards have celebrated excellence in Country Music. Congratulations to all of this year’s deserving nominees.”
Event Details
The nominees were first revealed on ABC’s Good Morning America and later shared via a livestream on the official YouTube channel of the Country Music Association.
Lainey Wilson will take on the role of host for the 60th Annual CMA Awards, which is set to air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, November 18, at 8/7c on ABC and Disney+. Viewers will also be able to stream the event on Hulu the following day.
Complete List of Nominees
For a detailed breakdown of nominees across all categories, including Entertainer of the Year, Single of the Year, and Album of the Year, visit the CMA’s official website.
Source: countrynow.com