CMA Awards 2024: Nominations Breakdown
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CMA Awards 2024: Nominations Breakdown
The 2024 CMA Awards are heating up with some big names leading the nominations. Here’s a quick look at who’s in the running this year:
1. Morgan Wallen Leads the Pack
- Total Nominations: 7
- Key Categories: Entertainer of the Year, Single of the Year
Morgan Wallen has emerged as the frontrunner in the 2024 CMA Awards nominations, leading the pack with seven nods. This comes after Wallen’s last CMA victory four years ago when he was named New Artist of the Year. Despite a controversial moment that followed shortly after, Wallen’s musical influence remains strong, earning him nominations in top categories including Entertainer of the Year, where he competes with Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, and newcomer Jelly Roll.
2. Close Contenders
- Cody Johnson & Chris Stapleton: 5 nominations each
- Post Malone & Lainey Wilson: 4 nominations each
Chris Stapleton, who has gathers the most nominations without a win for Entertainer of the Year, is back in the race with his eighth nod. Cody Johnson, who also received five nominations this year, continues his rise in the country music scene. Notably, Post Malone, who has been making waves in the country genre, and Lainey Wilson, each secured four nominations, reflecting their growing influence in the industry.
3. Top Album Contenders
- Jelly Roll’s Whitsitt Chapel: Surprised everyone by securing a spot
- Chris Stapleton’s Starting Over: Stapleton’s fifth consecutive Album of the Year nod
- Luke Combs’ Fathers & Sons: Fourth consecutive nomination
Jelly Roll’s album “Whitsitt Chapel” is one of the surprising contenders for Album of the Year. Despite being released just before the close of last year’s eligibility period, it qualified due to the majority of its consumption occurring within this year’s eligibility window. Stapleton’s “Starting Over” and Combs’ “Fathers & Sons” also made the cut, continuing their streak of recognition in this category.
4. Entertainer of the Year Nominees
- Luke Combs
- Jelly Roll
- Chris Stapleton
- Morgan Wallen
- Lainey Wilson
5. New Artist of the Year Standouts
- Megan Moroney
- Shaboozey
- Bailey Zimmerman
- Beyoncé’s album Cowboy Carter wasn’t considered a country album and didn’t make the nominations list.
In a noteworthy absence, Beyoncé did not appear on the ballot despite the anticipation surrounding her “Cowboy Carter” album. Her Instagram post earlier this year clarified that while the album draws from her experiences in country music, it remains distinctly a “Beyoncé” album rather than a traditional country record.
7. Awards Show Details
- Broadcast: Nov. 20, 8:00–11:00 p.m. ET on ABC
- Location: Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena
- Tickets: On sale starting Sept. 13 at 10:00 a.m. CT via Ticketmaster
Check out the the full list of nominations below!
2024 CMA Awards Nominees:
Entertainer of the Year
Luke Combs
Jelly Roll
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Lainey Wilson
Female Vocalist of the Year
Kelsea Ballerini
Ashley McBryde
Megan Moroney
Kacey Musgraves
Lainey Wilson
Male Vocalist of the Year
Luke Combs
Jelly Roll
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Vocal Group of the Year
Lady A
Little Big Town
Old Dominion
The Red Clay Strays
Zach Brown Band
Vocal Duo of the Year
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Maddie & Tae
The War and Treaty
New Artist of the Year
Megan Moroney
Shaboozey
Nate Smith
Mitchell Tenpenny
Zach Top
Bailey Zimmerman
Album of the Year (Awarded to Artist(s), Producer(s) and Mix Engineer(s))
Kacey Musgraves, Deeper Well (Producers: Ian Fitchuk, Kacey Musgraves, Daniel Tashian, Mix Engineers: Shawn Everett, Konrad Snyder )
Luke Combs, Fathers and Sons ( Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton, Mix Engineer: Chip Matthews)
Chris Stapleton, Higher (Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton, Morgane Stapleton, Mix Engineer: Vance Powell)
Cody Johnson, Leather (Producer: Trent Willmon, Mix Engineer: Jack Clarke)
Jelly Roll, Whitsitt Chapel (Producers: Andrew Baylis, Brock Berryhill, Zach Crowell, Jesse Frasure, David Garcia, Kevin “Thrasher” Gruft, Austin Nivarel, David Ray Stevens, Mix Engineers: Jeff Braun, Jim Cooley)
Song of the Year (Awarded to Songwriter(s))
Parker McCollum, “Burn it Down” (Songwriters: Hillary Lindsey, Parker McCollum, Lori McKenna, Liz Rose)
Cody Johnson, “Dirt Cheap” (Songwriter: Josh Phillips)
Post Malone (feat. Morgan Wallen), “I Had Some Help” (Songwriters: Louis Bell, Ashley Gorley, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins, Austin Post, Ernest Keith Smith, Morgan Wallen, Chandler Paul Walters)
Cody Johnson, “The Painter” (Songwriters: Benjy Davis, Kat Higgins, Ryan Larkins)
Chris Stapleton, “White Horse” (Songwriters: Chris Stapleton, Dan Wilson )
Single of the Year (Awarded to Artist(s), Producer(s) and Mix Engineer(s))
Shaboozey, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” (Producers: Sean Cook, Nevin Sastry, Mix Engineer: Raul Lopez)
Cody Johnson, “Dirt Cheap” (Producer: Trent Willmon, Mix Engineer: Jack Clarke)
Post Malone (feat. Morgan Wallen, “I Had Some Help” (Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins, Mix Engineer: Ryan Gore)
Lainey Wilson, “Watermelon Moonshine” (Producer: Jay Joyce, Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce)
Chris Stapleton, “White Horse” (Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton, Morgane Stapleton, Mix Engineer: Vance Powell)
Musical Event of the Year (Awarded to Artists and Producer(s))
Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan, “Cowboys Cry Too” (Producers: Kelsea Ballerini, Alysa Vanderheym)
Post Malone (feat. Morgan Wallen), “I Had Some Help” (Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins)
Zach Bryan feat. Kacey Musgraves, “I Remember Everything” (Producer: Zach Bryan)
Morgan Wallen feat. Eric Church, “Man Made a Bar” (Producer: Joey Moi)
Ella Langley feat. Riley Green, “You Look Like You Love Me” (Producer: Will Bundy)
Music Video of the Year (Awarded to Artist(s) and Director(s))
Cody Johnson, “Dirt Cheap” (Director: Dustin Haney)
Post Malone feat Morgan Wallen, “I Had Some Help” (Director: Chris Villa )
Megan Moroney, “I’m Not Pretty” (Directors: Jeff Johnson, Megan Moroney )
Cody Johnson, “The Painter” (Director: Dustin Haney)
Lainey Wilson, “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” (Director: Patrick Tracy )
Musician of the Year
Tom Bukovac, Guitar
Jenee Fleenor, Fiddle
Paul Franklin, Steel Guitar
Rob McNelley, Guitar
Charlie Worsham, Guitar
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