Country Music's Biggest Night Looms as CMA Awards Nominations Announced. The 59th Country Music Association (CMA) Awards are just around the corner, with the biggest night in country music fast approaching on ABC on November 19th at 8/7c. Hosted by award-winning singer Lainey Wilson, this year's ceremony promises to be an unforgettable celebration of country music.
A record-breaking six nominations have been given to Wilson, including Entertainer of the Year, making her one of the top contenders for the coveted title alongside Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, and Morgan Wallen. This marks a significant milestone in the career of this talented young singer, who has come a long way since she was just a little girl sitting in front of the TV waiting for the CMA Awards to begin.
In addition to Wilson, country music fans will be thrilled to see two other leading ladies of the genre making their mark on this year's ceremony. Megan Moroney and Ella Langley are tied with Wilson for the most nominations, showcasing their impressive talent and dedication to their craft. Langley, who won Musical Event of the Year in 2024 for her hit song "You Look Like You Love Me" (alongside Riley Green), has spoken about the significance of this win, stating it was the first award she's ever received and the only thing she's ever wanted to do with her life.
Other notable nominees include Langley, who is also up for New Artist of the Year alongside Zach Top, Shaboozey, Stephen Wilson Jr., and Tucker Wetmore. Wetmore, a singer-songwriter from Nashville, has been nominated for his first time in the CMA Awards, having only moved to the city five years ago with just a handful of songs and a dream.
Country music legends, including Little Big Town and Lady A, have also found themselves among this year's nominees. The group expressed their gratitude and excitement about being included among such talented artists, emphasizing the importance of the Nashville community in supporting them throughout their careers.
The CMA Awards has long been considered one of the most prestigious ceremonies in country music, rivaling even the Grammys. And this year, it promises to be an unforgettable celebration of the genre's rich history and talent. With Lainey Wilson at the helm, the 59th CMA Awards are sure to deliver a memorable night of performances, awards, and surprises that will leave fans cheering long after the curtains close.
A record-breaking six nominations have been given to Wilson, including Entertainer of the Year, making her one of the top contenders for the coveted title alongside Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, and Morgan Wallen. This marks a significant milestone in the career of this talented young singer, who has come a long way since she was just a little girl sitting in front of the TV waiting for the CMA Awards to begin.
In addition to Wilson, country music fans will be thrilled to see two other leading ladies of the genre making their mark on this year's ceremony. Megan Moroney and Ella Langley are tied with Wilson for the most nominations, showcasing their impressive talent and dedication to their craft. Langley, who won Musical Event of the Year in 2024 for her hit song "You Look Like You Love Me" (alongside Riley Green), has spoken about the significance of this win, stating it was the first award she's ever received and the only thing she's ever wanted to do with her life.
Other notable nominees include Langley, who is also up for New Artist of the Year alongside Zach Top, Shaboozey, Stephen Wilson Jr., and Tucker Wetmore. Wetmore, a singer-songwriter from Nashville, has been nominated for his first time in the CMA Awards, having only moved to the city five years ago with just a handful of songs and a dream.
Country music legends, including Little Big Town and Lady A, have also found themselves among this year's nominees. The group expressed their gratitude and excitement about being included among such talented artists, emphasizing the importance of the Nashville community in supporting them throughout their careers.
The CMA Awards has long been considered one of the most prestigious ceremonies in country music, rivaling even the Grammys. And this year, it promises to be an unforgettable celebration of the genre's rich history and talent. With Lainey Wilson at the helm, the 59th CMA Awards are sure to deliver a memorable night of performances, awards, and surprises that will leave fans cheering long after the curtains close.
like, yeah lainey wilson is talented and all but do we really need to give her 6 nominations? 
it's just gonna be another awards show with some nice performances and maybe someone will cry on stage 
. and btw, what's up with the new artist of the year category being so crowded? can't they just pick one winner already? 
and can't wait to see what ella langley brings to the stage next month, congrats on that win last year!!!
! Lainey Wilson is definitely one of the top contenders for Entertainer of the Year, but I think Megan Moroney and Ella Langley are also totally deserving of that title 
. It's amazing how far Langley has come since winning Musical Event of the Year last year - she must be beyond grateful to have such a supportive community like Nashville backing her up 
. And it's awesome that Wetmore is getting his first CMA nomination after just moving to Nashville five years ago, I'm rooting for him all the way! 
The whole country music scene is so rich and diverse, it's going to be amazing to see how they celebrate that on November 19th 
. Can't wait to watch the ceremony live and cheer on my favorite artists 
i love how they talked about the importance of the nashville community supporting them - that's what makes country music so special 
can't wait for november 19th to roll around and get ready for some epic performances 
she's an incredible singer and her rise to fame is truly inspiring 
can't wait for the ceremony on November 19th, gonna be a night to remember 
. and little big town and lady a being nominated is like, a total nod to country music history. the fact that they're all coming together for one night is gonna be so magical 
but what i really want to know is... who do you guys think is gonna take home entertainer of the year 
i mean, who wouldn't want to see morgan wallen and chris stapleton go head to head for entertainer of the year? 
and little big town and lady a are always winners in my book 
. i mean, langley's win last year was such an amazing milestone, and now she's back again with even more nominations 
. And Lainey Wilson is gonna be hosting? I mean, I guess she's got some talent, but hosting an awards show? That's just more stress on someone already doing enough 
. What's next? Another award show? 
Can't we all just chill and enjoy the music ourselves?
Megan moroney and ella langley are also giving us life with their multiple nominations, gotta love seeing talented women shining in country music 
as for zach top, shaboozey, stephen wilson jr., and tucker wetmore, its dope to see new artists getting recognition 
i just hope the ceremony doesn't get too long, been there done that last year 
also loving the fact that Megan Moroney & Ella Langley are killin' it this year 
And what's up with all these "leading ladies" getting more attention than actual male artists? Megan Moroney and Ella Langley are cool and all, but I think it's time we started recognizing some of the other talented guys out there 
. Plus, can't we just have a 59th CMA Awards without Lainey Wilson hosting the whole thing? I mean, she's talented and all, but hosting an entire award show is just too much 
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? also, lady a is back in the running... they do have some iconic songs tho