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Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Lainey Wilson, Morgan Wallen, Chris Stapleton, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce and other powerhouse artists in the country music industry are leading the nominations for the 56th Annual CMA Awards this November. The Country Music Association announced nominees in each category on Wednesday morning (September 7), including Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year and other highly-anticipated categories.
Luke Bryan is teaming up with Peyton Manning to host the televised event. Bryan, a two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year winner, previously shared in a statement: “Being a part of such a historical night that honors my peers and Country Music is such a privilege. When I was asked if Peyton Manning was someone I would consider co-hosting with I didn’t hesitate. We have become great friends through the years and what he brings to the table is gonna make it even more of a blast. I know he’s been to the CMA Awards before, but he’s never been with me. Hey Peyton, I hope you’re ready for the night of your life!”
Hailed as “Country Music’s Biggest Night,” the CMA Awards will be broadcast live from Bridgestone Arena in Downtown Nashville, Tennessee. It’s set for Wednesday, November 9 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET. See the nominees below:
Entertainer of the Year
Female Vocalist of the Year
Male Vocalist of the Year
Vocal Group of the Year
Vocal Duo of the Year
New Artist of the Year
Musician of the Year
Jenee Flexor
Paul Franklin
Brent Mason
Ilya Toshinskiy
Derek Wells
Album of the Year
Growin’ Up, Luke Combs
Humble Quest, Maren Morris
Palomino, Miranda Lambert
Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’, Lainey Wilson
Time, Tequila & Therapy, Old Dominion
Single of the Year
“Buy Dirt,” Jordan Davis feat. Luke Bryan
“Half Of mM Hometown,” Kelsea Ballerini feat. Kenny Chesney
“Never Wanted To Be That Girl,” Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde
“’Til You Can’t” Cody Johnson
“You Should Probably Leave,” Chris Stapleton
Song of the Year
“Buy Dirt,” Jordan Davis, Jacob Davis, Josh Jenkins, Matt Jenkins
“Never Wanted To Be That Girl,” Carly Pearce, Ashley McBryde, Shane McAnally
“Sand In My Boots,” Ashley Gorley, Michael Hardy, Josh Osborne
“Things A Man Oughta Know,” Lainey Wilson, Jason Nix, Jonathan Singleton
“You Should Probably Leave,” Chris Stapleton, Chris DuBois, Ashley Gorley
Musical Event of the Year
“Beers On Me,” Dierks Bentley with BRELAND and HARDY
“If I Didn’t Love You,” Jason Aldean & Carrie Underwood
“Longneck Way To Go,” Midland feat. Jon Pardi
“Never Say Never,” Cole Swindell with Lainey Wilson
“Never Wanted To Be That Girl,” Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde
Music Video of the Year
“I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault),” Taylor Swift feat. Chris Stapleton
“Longneck Way To Go,” Midland feat. Jon Pardi
“Never Say Never,” Cole Swindell with Lainey Wilson
“Never Wanted To Be That Girl,” Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde
“’Til You Can’t,” Cody Johnson