The 53rd annual CMA Awards were announced live on ABC’s Good Morning America by Jimmie Allen and Ashley McBryde today. Following the Good Morning America broadcast,
Breakout star MORGAN WALLEN rocked ABC‘s Good Morning America, with an unchained version of the title track from his debut album, IF I KNOW ME (Big Loud Records) supporting “The 53rd Annual CMA Awards” nominations announcement live segment. You can see that performance by clicking here.
Hosted by Carried Underwood with special guests Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire, the CMA Awards will air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 13 on ABC.
Entertainer of the Year
Garth Brooks
Eric Church
Chris Stapleton
Carrie Underwood
Keith Urban
Female Vocalist of the Year
Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Maren Morris
Kacey Musgraves
Carrie Underwood
Male Vocalist of the Year
Dierks Bentley
Luke Combs
Thomas Rhett
Chris Stapleton
Keith Urban
Vocal Duo of the Year
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Maddie & Tae
New Artist of the Year
Cody Johnson
Ashley McBryde
Midland
Carly Pearce
Morgan Wallen
Single of the Year
“Burning Man” – Dierks Bentley Feat. Brothers Osborne – Producers: Ross Copperman, Jon Randall, Arturo Buenahora, Jr. – Mix Engineer: F. Reid Shippen
“GIRL” – Maren Morris – Producer: Greg Kurstin – Mix Engineer: Greg Kurstin
“God’s Country” – Blake Shelton – Producer: Scott Hendricks – Mix Engineer: Justin Niebank
“Millionaire” – Chris Stapleton – Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton – Mix Engineer: Vance Powell
“Speechless” – Dan + Shay – Producers: Dan Smyers, Scott Hendricks – Mix Engineer: Jeff Juliano
Album of the Year
Center Point Road – Thomas Rhett – Producers: Dann Huff, Jesse Frasure, Thomas Rhett, Julian Bunetta, The Stereotypes, Cleve Wilson
Cry Pretty – Carrie Underwood – Producers: David Garcia, Jim Jonsin, Carrie Underwo
Dan + Shay – Dan + Shay – Producers: Dan Smyers, Scott Hendricks
Desperate Man – Eric Church – Producers: Jay Joyce, Arturo Buenahora,
Girl – Maren Morris – Producers: busbee, Maren Morris, Greg Kurstin
Vocal Group of the Year
Little Big Town
Lady Antebellum
Midland
Old Dominion
Zac Brown Band
Song of the Year
“Beautiful Crazy” – Luke Combs, Wyatt B. Durrette II, Robert Williford
“Girl” – Maren Morris, Sarah Aarons, Greg Kurstin
“God’s Country” – Devin Dawson, Jordan Schmidt, Michael Hardy
“Rainbow” – Natalie Hemby, Shane McAnally, Kacey Musgraves
“Tequila” – Dan Smyers, Nicolle Galyon, Jordan Reynolds
Musical Event of the Year
“All My Favorite People” – Maren Morris feat. Brothers Osborne
“Brand New Man” – Brooks & Dunn feat. Luke Combs
“Dive Bar” – Garth Brooks feat. Blake Shelton
“Old Town Road” (remix) – Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus
“What Happens in a Small Town” – Brantley Gilbert feat. Lindsay Ell
Music Video of the Year
“Burning Man” – Dierks Bentley Feat. Brothers Osborne – Director: Wes Edwards
“GIRL” – Maren Morris – Director: Dave Meyers
“God’s Country” – Blake Shelton – Director: Sophie Muller
“Rainbow” – Kacey Musgraves – Director: Hannah Lux Davis
“Some Of It” – Eric Church – Director: Reid Long
Musician of the Year
Jenee Fleenor, Fiddle
Paul Franklin, Steel Guitar
Mac McAnally, Guitar
Ilya Toshinsky, Banjo/Guitar
Derek Wells, Guitar
