Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Lainey Wilson dominate CMA Awards nominations

In the United States, the nominations for the 2025 Country Music Association Awards have been unveiled, showcasing a competitive lineup of talented artists. Leading the nominations are Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Lainey Wilson, each receiving six nods. The prestigious awards ceremony is set to take place at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on November 19, 2025, and will be broadcast live on ABC, with a subsequent release on Hulu. These awards are notable as they are determined by the members of the Country Music Association, which includes industry professionals, artists, and executives who vote to recognize outstanding achievements in country music. The nominees for the top honor, the CMA entertainer of the year, include notable names such as Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, and Morgan Wallen, who was the previous year's winner. Significant recognition also goes to Zach Top with five nominations, along with Riley Green and Cody Johnson, who each garnered four shortlist mentions. Other artists like Kristian Bush, Carson Chamberlain, Charlie Handsome, and Stapleton have received three nominations each, indicating a diverse array of talent within the nomination pool. Ella Langley's nominations highlight her contributions to the genre, particularly her single, song, and music video of the year nods for the popular track 'You Look Like You Love Me,' in collaboration with Riley Green. Further, Langley is also recognized for her new artist award, female vocalist award, and musical event of the year for the song 'Don’t Mind If I Do.' Megan Moroney's nominations include single, album, song, and music video for her project 'Am I Okay?' and its title track, in addition to female vocalist of the year and musical event of the year nods. Similarly, Lainey Wilson, who has already made significant waves in the country music scene, is nominated for entertainer of the year and has also received nominations for single and song of the year for the track '4x4xU', album of the year for 'Whirlwind', female vocalist of the year, and music video for 'Somewhere Over Laredo.' This nomination announcement reflects a renewed interest in country music, as evidenced by public interest in award shows, as indicated in a recent AP-NORC poll. Approximately half of U.S. adults report having watched awards shows in the past year, despite past trends showing a decrease in viewing numbers. The upcoming CMA Awards is anticipated to captivate audiences with its performances and awards, highlighting the evolving landscape of country music and the artists who shape it.