Hey my friends, so the 54th Annual Country Music Association Awards nominees were announced just recently and since we love sharing such news with the readership I’ve presented the full rundown with you below. Truth be told, I really haven’t listened to all that much Country music over the last few years since I’ve got so much Hard Rock and Metal to absorb for the other website. So without further adieu let’s take a look at the list.
Entertainer of the Year:
Eric Church
Luke Combs
Miranda Lambert
Carrie Underwood
Keith Urban
Album of the Year:
What You See Is What You Get — Luke Combs
Heartache Medication — Jon Pardi
Never Will — Ashley McBryde
Old Dominion — Old Dominion
Wildcard — Miranda Lambert
Male Vocalist of the Year:
Luke Combs
Eric Church
Thomas Rhett
Chris Stapleton
Keith Urban
Female Vocalist of the Year:
Maren Morris
Miranda Lambert
Ashley McBryde
Kacey Musgraves
Carrie Underwood
Vocal Group of the Year:
Old Dominion
Lady A
Little Big Town
Midland
Rascal Flatts
Vocal Duo of the Year:
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Florida Georgia Line
Maddie & Tae
Single of the Year:
“The Bones” — Maren Morris
“10,000 Hours” — Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber
“Beer Never Broke My Heart ” — Luke Combs
“Bluebird” — Miranda Lambert
“I Hope” — Gabby Barrett
Song of the Year:
“The Bones” — Maren Morris, Jimmy Robbins, and Laura Veltz
“Bluebird” — Miranda Lambert, Luke Dick, and Natalie Hemby
“Even Though I’m Leaving ” — Luke Combs , Wyatt Durrette III , andRay Fulcher
“I Hope You’re Happy Now ” — Carly Pearce , Luke Combs , Randy Montana , and Jonathan Singleton
“More Hearts Than Mine ” — Ingrid Andress , Sam Ellis, and Derrick Southerland
New Artist of the Year:
Morgan Wallen
Jimmie Allen
Ingrid Andress
Gabby Barrett
Carly Pearce
Musician of the Year:
Jenee Fleenor, Fiddle
Paul Franklin , Steel Guitar
Rob McNelley, Guitar
Ilya Toshinsky , Guitar
Derek Wells, Guitar
Music Video of the Year:
“Bluebird” — Miranda Lambert
“10,000 Hours ” — Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber
“Homemade” — Jake Owen
“I Hope You’re Happy Now” — Carly Pearce and Lee Brice
“Second One to Know ” — Chris Stapleton
Musical Event of the Year:
“I Hope You’re Happy Now” — Carly Pearce and Lee Brice
“10,000 Hours ” — Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber
“Be a Light ” — Thomas Rhett , Reba McEntire , Hillary Scott , Chris Tomlin and Keith Urban
“The Bones ” — Maren Morris and Hozier
“Fooled Around and Fell in Love ” — Miranda Lambert , Maren Morris , Ashley McBryde ,
Tenille Townes , Caylee Hammack , and Elle King
Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award:
International Awards:
International Country Broadcaster Award:
Jo Walker-Meador International Award:
Jeff Walker Global Country Artist Award:
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Piercing Ken Thoughts: Now while I’ve mentioned that I haven’t really been following the genre lately, there is one thing that I like about awards programs like this one. When it all comes down to it, you have a full list of what the industry felt was the very best in the year so if you were curious you have a nice idea of what to poke around and listen to on Spotify, Amazon or Apple Music. What do you studies of the format think about these nominations? Was any artist that you liked left out of the process? You can chime in down below in the comments section and know that I will return to this particular topic when the winners are announced. Until then you please stay safe and I will see you next time around.
Official Website: https://cmaawards.com/