Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney and Ella Langley lead the 2025 CMA Awards nominations.

The Country Music Association has officially revealed the nominees for the 59th Annual CMA Awards, with female talent dominating heading into Nashville’s biggest night. Wilson, Moroney, and rising star Langley top the list with six nominations each, marking a seismic shift in the genre’s landscape as women continue to dominate the charts.

The coveted Entertainer of the Year category sees Wilson going head-to-head with Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen, and first-time nominee Cody Johnson. Johnson also earned nods for Album, Male Vocalist, and Musical Event of the Year, solidifying his breakout year.

Zach Top, a traditionalist with a modern twist, follows closely with five nominations, including

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