The Country Music Association announced the nominees for the 53rd annual CMA Awards Wednesday morning (Aug. 28) with Jimmie Allen and Ashley McBryde revealing the honorees for select categories on Good Morning America.
Morgan Wallen and Midland are set to reveal the remaining nominees.
Carrie Underwood will return to host the award show with special guest hosts, Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton. The CMA Awards will air live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 8/7c on the ABC.
The nominees are:
Entertainer of the Year
Garth Brooks
Eric Church
Chris Stapleton
Carrie Underwood
Keith Urban
Female Vocalist of the Year
Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Maren Morris
Kacey Musgraves
Carrie Underwood
Male Vocalist of the Year
Dierks Bentley
Luke Combs
Thomas Rhett
Chris Stapleton
Keith Urban
Vocal Duo of the Year
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Maddie & Tae
Single of the Year
Burning Man – Dierks Bentley feat. Brothers Osborne
Girl – Maren Morris
God’s Country – Blake Shelton
Millionaire – Chris Stapleton
Speechless – Dan + Shay
New Artist of the Year
Cody Johnson
Ashley McBryde
Midland
Carly Pearce
Morgan Wallen
Vocal Group of the Year
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
Midland
Old Dominion
Zac Brown Band
Song of the Year (Awarded to Songwriters)
Beautiful Crazy – Luke Combs; Writers: Luke Combs, Wyatt B. Durette III, Robert Williford
Girl – Maren Morris; Writers: Maren Morris, Sarah Aarons, Greg Kurstin
God’s Country – Blake Shelton; Writers: Devin Dawson, Jordan Schmidt, Michael Hardy
Rainbow – Kacey Musgraves; Writers: Kacey Musgraves, Natalie Hemby, Shane McAnally
Tequila – Dan + Shay; Writers: Dan Smyers, Nicolle Galyon, Jordan Reynolds
Album of the Year
Center Point Road – Thomas Rhett
Cry Pretty – Carrie Underwood
Dan + Shay – Dan + Shay
Desperate Man – Eric Church
Girl -Maren Morris
Music Video of the Year (Artist and Director)
“Burning Man” – Dierks Bentley feat. Brothers Osborne; Director: Wes Edwards
“Girl” – Maren Morris; Director: Dave Meyers
“God’s Country” – Blake Shelton; Director: Sophie Muller
“Rainbow” – Kacey Musgraves; Director: Hannah Lux Davis
“Some of It – Eric Church; Director: Reid Long
Musical Event of the Year
“All My Favorite People” – Maren Morris feat. Brothers Osborne
“Brand New Man” – Brooks & Dunn with Luke Combs
“Dive Bar” – Garth Brooks & Blake Shelton
“Old Town Road” (Remix) – Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus
“What Happens in A Small Town” – Brantley Gilbert & Lindsay Ell
Musician of the Year
Jenee Fleenor – Fiddle
Paul Franklin – Steel Guitar
Mac McAnally – Guitar
Ilya Toshinsky – Banjo/Guitar
Derek Wells – Guitar
