This morning, the CMA Awards revealed their nominees for the 2020 show.
Miranda Lambert leads with seven nods, including a nomination in the biggest category for Entertainer of the Year. She’s now been nominated for 55 CMA Awards, making her the most nominated woman at the CMAs.
In the EOTY category, Lambert is up against Carrie Underwood (it’s the first time in 20 years two women have been nominated in EOTY), Eric Church, Keith Urban and Luke Combs. Combs follows Lambert in nominations with six including Male Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year.
The 2020 CMA Awards air live on Nov. 11 at 7 PM CST. The show airs on ABC but we don’t yet know who is hosting. Stay tuned for details on who will host, who will perform and who will present.
2020 CMA Awards Nominees:
Entertainer of the Year
Eric Church
Miranda Lambert
Carrie Underwood
Keith Urban
Luke Combs
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
Morgan Wallen
Carly Pearce
Album of the Year
Jon Pardi, Heartache Medication / Producers: Bart Butler, Ryan Gore and Jon Pardi
Ashley McBryde, Never Will / Producers: Jay Joyce and John Peets
Old Dominion, Old Dominion / Producers: Shane McAnally and Old Dominion
Miranda Lambert, Wildcard / Producer: Jay Joyce
Luke Combs, What You See Is What You Get / Producer: Scott Moffatt
Song of the Year
“Bluebird,” Miranda Lambert / Songwriters: Luke Dick, Natalie Hemby and Miranda Lambert
“The Bones,” Maren Morris / Songwriters: Maren Morris, Jimmy Robbins and Laura Veltz
“Even Though I’m Leaving,” Luke Combs / Songwriters: Luke Combs, Wyatt Durrette and Ray Fulcher
“I Hope You’re Happy Now,” Carly Pearce and Lee Brice / Songwriters: Luke Combs, Randy Montana, Carly Pearce and Jonathan Singleton
“More Hearts Than Mine,” Ingrid Andress / Songwriters: Ingrid Andress, Sam Ellis and Derek Southerland
Single of the Year
“I Hope,” Gabby Barrett / Producers: Ross Copperman and Zach Kale
“Beer Never Broke My Heart,” Luke Combs / Producer: Scott Moffatt
“10,000 Hours,” Dan + Shay (feat. Justin Bieber) / Producer: Dan Smyers
“Bluebird,” Miranda Lambert / Producer: Jay Joyce
“The Bones,” Maren Morris / Producer
Musical Event of the Year
“10,000 Hours,” Dan + Shay (feat. Justin Bieber) / Producer: Dan Smyers
“Be a Light,” Thomas Rhett with Reba McEntire, Lady A, Chris Tomlin and Keith Urban / Producer: Dann Huff
“The Bones,” Maren Morris (feat. Hozier) / Producer: Greg Kurstin
“Fooled Around and Fell in Love,” Miranda Lambert with Maren Morris, Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes, Caylee Hammack and Elle King / Producer: Jay Joyce
“I Hope You’re Happy Now,” Carly Pearce and Lee Brice / Producer: busbee
Music Video of the Year
“10,000 Hours,” Dan + Shay (feat. 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
Musician of the Year
Jenee Fleenor, Fiddle
Paul Franklin, Steel Guitar
Rob McNelley, Guitar
Ilya Toshinsky, Guitar
Derek Wells, Guitar
