2025 CMA Awards Nominees: Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, Lainey Wilson Shine

## CMA Awards Nominations Announced

On Monday, the nominations for the 59th annual CMA Awards were unveiled, highlighting three formidable female artists at the forefront. Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Lainey Wilson each garnered six nominations, including the coveted Female Vocalist of the Year category, which also recognizes Kelsea Ballerini and Miranda Lambert.

## Entertainer of the Year Contestants

Lainey Wilson will share the stage with prominent male artists for the Entertainer of the Year award. Competitors include Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, and last year’s winner, Morgan Wallen.

## New Artist of the Year Nominees

Earlier in the day, the nominees for New Artist of the Year were announced. This year’s list features a mix of fresh faces and repeat nominees, including Shaboozey and Zach Top. The five contenders this time are Shaboozey, Top, Langley, Tucker Wetmore, and Stephen Wilson Jr.

## Album of the Year Competition

In a closely watched Album of the Year category, Megan Moroney’s **Am I Okay?** faces stiff competition from Zach Top’s **Cold Beer & Country Music**, Post Malone’s **F-1 Trillion**, Wallen’s **I’m the Problem**, and Wilson’s **Whirlwind**.

The 59th CMA Awards will broadcast live from Nashville on Wednesday, November 19, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, with streaming available on Hulu the day after.

## Key Nominations for 2025 CMA Awards

### Entertainer of the Year
– Luke Combs
– Cody Johnson
– Chris Stapleton
– Morgan Wallen
– Lainey Wilson

### Single of the Year
– “4x4xU,” Lainey Wilson
– “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma,” Luke Combs
– “Am I Okay?,” Megan Moroney
– “I Never Lie,” Zach Top
– “You Look Like You Love Me,” Ella Langley & Riley Green

### Album of the Year
– **Am I Okay?**, Megan Moroney
– **Cold Beer & Country Music**, Zach Top
– **F-1 Trillion**, Post Malone
– **I’m the Problem**, Morgan Wallen
– **Whirlwind**, Lainey Wilson

### Song of the Year
– “4x4xU,” Lainey Wilson (Songwriters: Jon Decious, Aaron Raitiere, Lainey Wilson)
– “Am I Okay?,” Megan Moroney (Songwriters: Jessie Jo Dillon, Luke Laird, Megan Moroney)
– “I Never Lie,” Zach Top (Songwriters: Carson Chamberlain, Tim Nichols, Zach Top)
– “Texas,” Blake Shelton (Songwriters: Johnny Clawson, Josh Dorr, Lalo Guzman, Kyle Sturrock)
– “You Look Like You Love Me,” Riley Green & Ella Langley (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
– “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 (featuring Blake Shelton)
– “You Had to Be There,” Megan Moroney (featuring Kenny Chesney)

### 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
– “Am I Okay?,” Megan Moroney
– “I’m Gonna Love You,” Cody Johnson (with Carrie Underwood)
– “Somewhere Over Laredo,” Lainey Wilson
– “Think I’m in Love With You,” Chris Stapleton
– “You Look Like You Love Me,” Ella Langley & Riley Green

### New Artist of the Year
– Ella Langley
– Shaboozey
– Zach Top
– Tucker Wetmore
– Stephen Wilson Jr.

What do you think about the nominations this year? Are there any surprises or favorites you have in mind?