The 2025 CMA Awards nominations have already set the tone for one of the crucial aggressive ceremonies in years. Main this yr’s contenders are Lainey Wilson, Ella Langley and Megan Moroney, who every earned six nods throughout main classes, adopted carefully by breakout favourite Zach Prime with 5. The lineup displays a dynamic yr in nation music, highlighting each chart-topping veterans and fast-rising newcomers.
Wilson can even return as this yr’s host, persevering with her standout run on the CMAs. And with performers equivalent to Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, Kelsea Ballerini, Miranda Lambert and Keith City already on the invoice, anticipation for Nashville’s largest evening—going down on November 19, 2025—continues to construct.
Beneath, see the total listing of nominees for the 2025 CMA Awards.
Entertainer of the Yr
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Luke Combs
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Cody Johnson
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Chris Stapleton
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Morgan Wallen
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Lainey Wilson
Album of the Yr
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Am I Okay? — Megan Moroney (Producer: Kristian Bush)
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Chilly Beer & Nation Music — Zach Prime (Producer: Carson Chamberlain)
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F-1 Trillion — Publish Malone (Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Good-looking, Hoskins)
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I’m the Drawback — Morgan Wallen (Producers: Jacob Durrett, Charlie Good-looking, Joey Moi, Joe Reeves)
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Whirlwind — Lainey Wilson (Producer: Jay Joyce)
Feminine Vocalist of the Yr
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Kelsea Ballerini
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Miranda Lambert
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Ella Langley
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Megan Moroney
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Lainey Wilson
Male Vocalist of the Yr
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Luke Combs
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Cody Johnson
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Chris Stapleton
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Zach Prime
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Morgan Wallen
Vocal Group of the Yr
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Woman A
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Little Large City
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Outdated Dominion
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Rascal Flatts
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The Purple Clay Strays
Vocal Duo of the Yr
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Brooks & Dunn
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Brothers Osborne
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Dan + Shay
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Maddie & Tae
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The Warfare & Treaty
New Artist of the Yr
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Ella Langley
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Shaboozey
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Zach Prime
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Tucker Wetmore
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Stephen Wilson Jr.
Single of the Yr
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“4x4xU” — Lainey Wilson
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“Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” — Luke Combs
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“Am I Okay?” — Megan Moroney
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“I By no means Lie” — Zach Prime
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“you appear like you’re keen on me” — Ella Langley & Riley Inexperienced
Tune of the Yr
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“4x4xU” — (Writers: Jon Decious, Aaron Raitiere, Lainey Wilson)
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“Am I Okay?” — (Writers: Jessie Jo Dillon, Luke Laird, Megan Moroney)
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“I By no means Lie” — (Writers: Carson Chamberlain, Tim Nichols, Zach Prime)
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“Texas” — (Writers: Johnny Clawson, Josh Dorr, Lalo Guzman, Kyle Sturrock)
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“you appear like you’re keen on me” — (Writers: Riley Inexperienced, Ella Langley, Aaron Raitiere)
Musical Occasion of the Yr
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“Don’t Thoughts If I Do” — Riley Inexperienced that includes Ella Langley
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“Exhausting Fought Hallelujah” — Brandon Lake with Jelly Roll
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“I’m Gonna Love You” — Cody Johnson with Carrie Underwood
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“Pour Me a Drink” — Publish Malone that includes Blake Shelton
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“You Needed to Be There” — Megan Moroney that includes Kenny Chesney
Music Video of the Yr
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“Am I Okay?” — Megan Moroney (Director: Alexandra Gavillet)
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“I’m Gonna Love You” — Cody Johnson with Carrie Underwood (Director: Dustin Haney)
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“Someplace Over Laredo” — Lainey Wilson (Director: TK McKamy)
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“Suppose I’m In Love With You” — Chris Stapleton (Director: Working Bear)
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“you appear like you’re keen on me” – Ella Langley & Riley Inexperienced (Administrators: Ella Langley, John Park, Wales Tone)
Musician of the Yr
