Tuesday, September 1, 2020
The nominees for the
CMA Awards were announced this morning during a
Good Morning America segment/livestream event.
Miranda Lambert is nominated in seven categories to lead the way while
Luke Combs is nominated in five and
Maren Morris has five noms in four categories. She's up twice for Musical Event of the Year.
Lambert becomes the first female artist to accumulate a record-breaking 55 CMA Award noms.
Reba McEntire, who earned her 51st nomination this year, previously held the record.
Combs’ six nominations—he's nominated twice for Song of the Year—include his first ever nod for Entertainer of the Year.
Dan + Shay, producer
Jay Joyce and
Carly Pearce have four noms each, and first-timer
Justin Bieber,
Ashley McBryde and
Keith Urban are up for trophies in three categories.
See below for the full list.
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Eric Church
Luke CombsMiranda LambertCarrie UnderwoodKeith Urban
SINGLE OF THE YEAR
(Award goes to artist(s), producer(s), and mix engineer)
"10,000 Hours,"
Dan + Shay (with
Justin Bieber)
Producer:
Dan Smyers Mix Engineer:
Jeff Juliano
"Beer Never Broke My Heart,"
Luke CombsProducer:
Scott Moffatt Mix Engineer:
Jim Cooley
"Bluebird,"
Miranda LambertProducer:
Jay Joyce Mix Engineers:
Jason Hall, Jay Joyce
"The Bones,"
Maren MorrisProducer:
Greg Kurstin Mix Engineer: Greg Kurstin
"I Hope,"
Gabby BarrettProducers:
Ross Copperman,
Zach Kale Mix Engineer:
Buckley Miller





ALBUM OF THE YEAR
(Award goes to artist and producer(s)
Heartache Medication,
Jon Pardi
Producers:
Bart Butler,
Ryan Gore,
Jon Pardi
Never Will, Ashley McBryde
Producers:
Jay Joyce,
John Peets
Old Dominion,
Old DominionProducers:
Shane McAnally, Old Dominion
What You See Is What You Get,
Luke Combs
Producers:
Scott Moffatt
Wildcard,
Miranda Lambert
Producer:
Jay Joyce
SONG OF THE YEAR
(Award goes to songwriters)
"Bluebird"
Luke Dick,
Natalie Hemby,
Miranda Lambert
"The Bones"
Maren Morris,
Jimmy Robbins,
Laura Veltz
"Even Though I'm Leaving"
Luke Combs,
Wyatt B. Durrette III,
Ray Fulcher
"I Hope You're Happy Now"
Luke Combs,
Randy Montana,
Carly Pearce,
Jonathan Singleton
"More Hearts Than Mine"
Ingrid Andress,
Sam Ellis,
Derrick Southerland


FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Miranda LambertAshley McBrydeMaren MorrisKacey MusgravesCarrie Underwood
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Eric ChurchLuke CombsThomas RhettChris StapletonKeith Urban


VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
Lady ALittle Big TownMidlandOld DominionRascal Flatts
VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR
Brooks & DunnBrothers OsborneDan + ShayFlorida Georgia LineMaddie & Tae


NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Jimmie AllenIngrid AndressGabby BarrettCarly PearceMorgan Wallen
MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR
(Award goes to artists and producer(s)
"10,000 Hours,"
Dan + Shay (with
Justin Bieber)
Producer:
Dan Smyers
"Be A Light,"
Thomas Rhett f/Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott, Chris Tomlin, Keith Urban
Producer:
Dann Huff
"The Bones,"
Maren Morris with
HozierProducer:
Greg Kurstin
"Fooled Around And Fell In Love,"
Miranda Lambert f/Maren Morris, Elle King, Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes, & Caylee Hammack
Producer:
Jay Joyce
"I Hope You're Happy Now,"
Carly Pearce and
Lee Brice
Producer:
busbee


MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
Jenee Fleenor, Fiddle
Paul Franklin, Steel Guitar
Rob McNelley, Guitar
Ilya Toshinskiy, Guitar
Derek Wells, Guitar
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
"10,000 Hours,"
Dan + Shay (with
Justin Bieber)
Director:
Patrick Tracy
"Bluebird,"
Miranda Lambert
Director:
Trey Fanjoy
"Homemade,"
Jake Owen
Director:
Justin Clough
"I Hope You're Happy Now,"
Carly Pearce and
Lee Brice
Director:
Sam Siske
"Second One To Know,"
Chris Stapleton
Director:
David Coleman
CMA BROADCAST PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
National
"American Country Countdown" (
Kix Brooks),
Westwood One
"The Blair Garner Show" (
Blair Garner and
“Off Eric” Garner), Westwood One
"CMT After Midnite" (
Cody Alan),
Premiere Networks
"Country Countdown USA" (
Lon Helton), Westwood One
"The Mayor of Music Row" (
Charlie Monk),
SiriusXM Satellite Radio