De genomineerden voor de 54e CMA Awards zijn bekendgemaakt. Dit gebeurde tijdens ABC's Good Morning America door Luke Combs en Carly Pearce. Het was te zien via de NewCountry.NL facebook pagina.
Miranda Lambert leidt met zeven nominaties, gevolgd door Luke Combs met zes. De twee zijn genomineerd voor de hoofdprijs van het evenement Entertainer of the Year samen met Eric Church, Carrie Underwood en Keith Urban.
Winnaars worden woensdag 11 november op ABC bekendgemaakt.
Onderstaand de lijst met genomineerden.
Entertainer of the Year
Eric Church
Luke Combs
Miranda Lambert
Carrie Underwood
Keith Urban
Female Vocalist of the Year
Miranda Lambert
Ashley McBryde
Maren Morris
Kacey Musgraves
Carrie Underwood
Male Vocalist of the Year
Eric Church
Luke Combs
Thomas Rhett
Chris Stapleton
Keith Urban
Vocal Duo of the Year
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Maddie & Tae
New Artist of the Year
Jimmie Allen
Ingrid Andress
Gabby Barrett
Carly Pearce
Morgan Wallen
Single of the Year (Awarded to Singer, Producer and Engineer)
“10,000 Hours” – Dan + Shay (with Justin Bieber) Producer: Dan Smyers Mix Engineer: Jeff Juliano
“Beer Never Broke My Heart” – Luke Combs Producer: Scott Moffatt Mix Engineer: Jim Cooley
“Bluebird” – Miranda Lambert Producer: Jay Joyce Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce
“I Hope” – Gabby Barrett Producers: Ross Copperman, Zach Kale Mix Engineer: Buckley Miller
Album of the Year (Awarded to Artist & Producer)
Heartache Medication – Jon Pardi Producers: Bart Butler, Ryan Gore, Jon Pardi
Never Will – Ashley McBryde Producers: Jay Joyce, John Peets
Old Dominion – Old Dominion Producers: Shane McAnally, Old Dominion
What You See Is What You Get – Luke Combs Producer: Scott Moffatt
Wildcard – Miranda Lambert Producer: Jay Joyce
Vocal Group of the Year
Lady A
Little Big Town
Midland
Old Dominion
Rascal Flatts
Song of the Year (Awarded to Songwriters)
“Bluebird” Songwriters: Luke Dick, Natalie Hemby, Miranda Lambert
“The Bones” Songwriters: Maren Morris, Jimmy Robbins, Laura Veltz
“Even Though I’m Leaving” Songwriters: Luke Combs, Wyatt B. Durrette III, Ray Fulcher
“I Hope You’re Happy Now” Songwriters: Luke Combs, Randy Montana, Carly Pearce, Jonathan Singleton
“More Hearts Than Mine” Songwriters: Ingrid Andress, Sam Ellis, Derrick Southerland
Musical Event of the Year
“10,000 Hours” – Dan + Shay (with Justin Bieber) Producer: Dan Smyers
“Be A Light” – Thomas Rhett featuring Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott, Chris Tomlin, Keith UrbanProducer: Dann Huff
“The Bones” – Maren Morris with Hozier Producer: Greg Kurstin
“Fooled Around And Fell In Love” – Miranda Lambert (feat. Maren Morris, Elle King, Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes & Caylee Hammack) Producer: Jay Joyce
“I Hope You’re Happy Now” – Carly Pearce and Lee Brice Producer: busbee
Music Video of the Year (Awarded to Artist & Director)
“10,000 Hours” – Dan + Shay (with Justin Bieber) Director: Patrick Tracy
“Bluebird” – Miranda Lambert Director: Trey Fanjoy
“Homemade” – Jake Owen Director: Justin Clough
“I Hope You’re Happy Now” – Carly Pearce and Lee Brice Director: Sam Siske
“Second One To Know” – Chris Stapleton Director: David Coleman