The Country Music Association just announced its nominees for the 59th annual CMAs, and we have to admit, the competition is fierce. Not only that, but the top nominees are all female artists, which is something we don't see all the time.
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It's no secret that Lainey Wilson is a powerhouse right now, and she definitely has the awards to prove it. At the 2024 CMA Awards, Wilson took home four titles, including Entertainer of the Year, an award that has only been won by seven other women previously.
Besides Wilson, nominees for the CMAs this year include Zach Top with five nominations, and Riley Green and Cody Johnson with four. Morgan Wallen is also nominated for three alongside Chris Stapleton and Charlie Handsome.
Megan, Ella, and Lainey Tied For Six Nominations
This year, Lainey Wilson's up for six nominations. Some of these include "Song of the Year" for "4x4xU" and "Album of the Year" for "Whirlwind". Last year, her top competitors for Entertainer of the Year were all men, except for Kelsea Ballerini. This year, her top competitors are Ella Langley and Megan Moroney, each with six nominations as well.
Megan Moroney, the second in this trifecta, is nominated for "Song of the Year" as well, with "Am I Okay?". She's also nominated for "Album of the Year" and "Female Vocalist." Moroney took home "New Artist of the Year" last year and probably wants to get another CMA under her belt. She might be passing off last year's torch to Ella Langley, who's a strong contender for "Artist of the Year" this year.
This would be Langley's second time being nominated for the CMAs. Last year, she took home the "Musical Event of the Year" award with Green for "Look Like You Love Me". Now, she's nominated for multiple awards, including "Song of the Year" alongside Wilson and "Artist of the Year." Her "Best New Artist" win at the ACMs solidifies her as a top choice.
Since Lainey Wilson won "New Artist of the Year" in 2022, it would be pretty cool if Langley were to take home the award as well, especially since Megan won last year. These ladies have absolutely killed it in 2025, and we know they're gonna make this year's awards one to watch. The CMAs will air on November 19th on ABC at 8 p.m. Eastern Time, and on Hulu the following day, for fans eager to watch it live.
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