Get ready for the most anticipated event in country music—the 2024 CMA Awards! This year’s ceremony promises to be a night filled with unforgettable performances, emotional moments, and well-deserved accolades. Here’s everything you need to know about this spectacular event.
The 58th Annual CMA Awards will take place on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at the iconic Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The event will be broadcast live on ABC, ensuring fans around the world can join in the celebration.
Returning to host the CMA Awards are country superstar Luke Bryan and former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning. Joining them this year is the talented Lainey Wilson, who will bring her unique charm and energy to the stage.
Leading the nominations this year are some of country music’s biggest stars. Morgan Wallen with seven nominations, including Entertainer of the Year. Cody Johnson and Chris Stapleton with five nominations each. Post Malone and Lainey Wilson with four nominations each.
The 2024 CMA Awards will showcase a dazzling array of performances, featuring Luke Bryan with his hit "Love You, Miss You, Mean It," Lainey Wilson presenting her latest single "4x4xU," and Post Malone's "Yours," a piece inspired by his daughter. Chris Stapleton will perform "What Am I Gonna Do," while Birthday Boy, Dierks Bentley, Molly Tuttle, Sierra Hull, and Bronwyn Keith-Hynes will pay tribute to Tom Petty with "American Girl."
Additional country music luminaries set to perform tonight include Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan, Brooks & Dunn, Jelly Roll, Teddy Swims, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Riley Green, Thomas Rhett, Ashley McBryde, and Shaboozy.
This year's ceremony will include a special tribute to George Strait, the recipient of the CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award. Expect a star-studded performance honoring Strait's incredible career and contributions to country music.
Fans can tune in to the live broadcast on ABC or stream the event on platforms like DirecTV Stream, Fubo TV, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV. International broadcasts will also be available, ensuring fans worldwide can enjoy the show.
The CMA Awards are more than just an awards show—they're a celebration of the heart and soul of country music. From the red-carpet glamour to the emotional acceptance speeches, the 2024 CMA Awards will be a night to remember.
Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to celebrate the best of country music at the 2024 CMA Awards! 🌟
Here is the full list of nominations for the 2024 CMA Awards.
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
- Luke Combs
- Jelly Roll
- Chris Stapleton
- Morgan Wallen
- Lainey Wilson
SINGLE OF THE YEAR
- Award goes to Artist(s), Producer(s) and Mix Engineer(s)
- “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – Shaboozey | Producers: Sean Cook, Nevin Sastry | Mix Engineer: Raul Lopez
- “Dirt Cheap” – Cody Johnson | Producer: Trent Willmon | Mix Engineer: Jack Clarke
- “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone (Feat. Morgan Wallen) | Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins | Mix Engineer: Ryan Gore
- “Watermelon Moonshine” – Lainey Wilson | Producer: Jay Joyce | Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce
- “White Horse” – Chris Stapleton | Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton, Morgane Stapleton | Mix Engineer: Vance Powell
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
- Deeper Well – Kacey Musgraves | Producers: Ian Fitchuk, Kacey Musgraves, Daniel Tashian | Mix Engineers: Shawn Everett, Konrad Snyder
- Fathers & Sons – Luke Combs | Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton | Mix Engineer: Chip Matthews
- Higher – Chris Stapleton | Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton, Morgane Stapleton | Mix Engineer: Vance Powell
- Leather – Cody Johnson | Producer: Trent Willmon | Mix Engineer: Jack Clarke
- Whitsitt Chapel – Jelly Roll | Producers: Andrew Baylis, Brock Berryhill, Zach Crowell, Jesse Frasure, David Garcia, Kevin “Thrasher” Gruft, Austin Nivarel, David Ray Stevens | Mix Engineers: Jeff Braun, Jim Cooley
SONG OF THE YEAR
- “Burn It Down” | Songwriters: Hillary Lindsey, Parker McCollum, Lori McKenna, Liz Rose
- “Dirt Cheap” | Songwriter: Josh Phillips
- “I Had Some Help” | Songwriters: Louis Bell, Ashley Gorley, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins, Austin Post, Ernest Keith Smith, Morgan Wallen, Chandler Paul Walters
- “The Painter” | Songwriters: Benjy Davis, Kat Higgins, Ryan Larkins
- “White Horse” | Songwriters: Chris Stapleton, Dan Wilson
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Ashley McBryde
- Megan Moroney
- Kacey Musgraves
- Lainey Wilson
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
- Luke Combs
- Jelly Roll
- Cody Johnson
- Chris Stapleton
- Morgan Wallen
VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
- Lady A
- Little Big Town
- Old Dominion
- The Red Clay Strays
- Zac Brown Band
VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR
- Brooks & Dunn
- Brothers Osborne
- Dan + Shay
- Maddie & Tae
- The War And Treaty
MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR
- “Cowboys Cry Too” – Kelsea Ballerini (with Noah Kahan) | Producers: Kelsea Ballerini, Alysa Vanderheym
- “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone (Feat. Morgan Wallen) | Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins
- “I Remember Everything” – Zach Bryan (ft. Kacey Musgraves) | Producer: Zach Bryan
- “Man Made A Bar” – Morgan Wallen (feat. Eric Church) | Producer: Joey Moi
- “you look like you love me” – Ella Langley (feat. Riley Green) | Producer: Will Bundy
MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
- Tom Bukovac – Guitar
- Jenee Fleenor – Fiddle
- Paul Franklin – Steel Guitar
- Rob McNelley – Guitar
- Charlie Worsham – Guitar
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
- “Dirt Cheap” – Cody Johnson | Director: Dustin Haney
- “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone (Feat. Morgan Wallen) | Director: Chris Villa
- “I’m Not Pretty” – Megan Moroney | Directors: Jeff Johnson, Megan Moroney
- “The Painter” – Cody Johnson | Director: Dustin Haney
- “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” – Lainey Wilson | Director: Patrick Tracy
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Megan Moroney
- Shaboozey
- Nate Smith
- Mitchell Tenpenny
- Zach Top
- Bailey Zimmerman
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