2020 CMA Awards: Nominees Announced!

The 2020 CMA Awards are almost upon us and this year’s nominees have been revealed! This morning, country music stars Luke Combs and Carly Pearce shared the nods from several leading categories on Good Morning America this morning while Ingrid Andress and Gabby Barrett announced the remaining categories via CMA’s YouTube channel and Facebook livestream. The 2020 CMA Awards will be held on November 11th in Nashville, Tennessee.

The 2020 CMA Awards Nominees…

Entertainer of the Year

Eric Church
Luke Combs
Miranda Lambert
Carrie Underwood
Keith Urban

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The #CMAawards ENTERTAINER of the Year nominees are… ✨ @EricChurchMusic ✨ @LukeCombs ✨ @MirandaLambert ✨ @CarrieUnderwood ✨ @KeithUrban Next, watch our livestream on YouTube and Facebook at 8AM|CT with @IngridAndress and @GabbyBarrett_ as they reveal the rest of the nominees!

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Female Vocalist of the Year

Miranda Lambert
Ashley McBryde
Maren Morris
Kacey Musgraves
Carrie Underwood

Male Vocalist of the Year

Eric Church
Luke Combs
Thomas Rhett
Chris Stapleton
Keith Urban

Vocal Group of the Year

Lady A
Little Big Town
Midland
Old Dominion
Rascal Flatts

Vocal Duo of the Year

Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Maddie & Tae

New Artist of the Year

Jimmie Allen
Ingrid Andress
Gabby Barrett
Carly Pearce
Morgan Wallen

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

Song of the Year 

“Bluebird,” Miranda Lambert
“The Bones,” Maren Morris
“Even Though I’m Leaving,” Luke Combs
“I Hope You’re Happy Now,” Carly Pearce and Lee Brice
“More Hearts Than Mine,” Ingrid Andress

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The #CMAawards SONG of the Year nominees are… ✨ "Bluebird" written by @LukeDick, @NatalieHemby, @MirandaLambert ✨ "The Bones" written by @MarenMorris, Jimmy Robbins (@JammyRabbins), @LauraVeltz ✨ "Even Though I'm Leaving" written by @LukeCombs, Wyatt B. Durrette lll (@Wyatt.Durrette), @RayFulcherMusic ✨ "I Hope You're Happy Now" written by @LukeCombs, @RandyMontana, @CarlyPearce, @JonathanSingletonMusic ✨ "More Hearts Than Mine" written by @IngridAndress, @SamEllisMusic, @TheDerrickSoutherland

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Single of the Year 

“I Hope,” Gabby Barrett
“Beer Never Broke My Heart,” Luke Combs
“10,000 Hours,” Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber
“Bluebird,” Miranda Lambert
“The Bones,” Maren Morris

Musical Event of the Year

“10,000 Hours,” Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber
“Be a Light,” Thomas Rhett with Reba McEntire, Lady A, Chris Tomlin and Keith Urban
“The Bones,” Maren Morris feat. Hozier
“Fooled Around and Fell in Love,” Miranda Lambert with Maren Morris, Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes, Caylee Hammack and Elle King
“I Hope You’re Happy Now,” Carly Pearce and Lee Brice

Music Video of the Year 

“10,000 Hours,” Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber
“Bluebird,” Miranda Lambert
“Homemade,” Jake Owen
“I Hope You’re Happy Now,” Carly Pearce and Lee Brice
“Second One to Know,” Chris Stapleton

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The #CMAawards MUSIC VIDEO of the Year nominees are… ✨ "10,000 Hours" – @DanAndShay (with @JustinBieber) ✨ "Bluebird" – @MirandaLambert ✨ "Homemade" – @JakeOwenOfficial ✨ "I Hope You're Happy Now" – @CarlyPearce & @LeeBrice ✨ "Second One To Know" – @ChrisStapleton

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Musician of the Year

Jenee Fleenor, fiddle
Paul Franklin, steel guitar
Rob McNelley, guitar
Ilya Toshinsky, guitar
Derek Wells, guitar

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