Tuesday, September 1, 2020

CMA Announces 2020 Nominees

 


THE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES  
NOMINEES FOR “THE 54th ANNUAL CMA AWARDS” 


Miranda Lambert Tops the List with Seven Nominations,  
Breaking the Record for Most Nominations by a Female Artist  
in CMA Awards History with 55 Nods 


Other Top Nominees Include Luke Combs with Six Nominations, Maren Morris with Five,  
Dan + Shay, Jay Joyce and Carly Pearce Each Earn Four,  
While Justin Bieber, Ashley McBryde and Keith Urban Each Claim Three Nominations 

Finalists for CMA Broadcast Awards Announced  

Don’t Miss Country Music’s Biggest Night™ Live Wednesday, Nov. 11 on ABC  

NASHVILLE—The Country Music Association has announced the nominees for “The 54th Annual CMA Awards,” with Miranda Lambert topping the list at seven nominations – making CMA Awards history as the first female artist to accumulate a record-breaking 55 total career nods. This record was previously held by Reba McEntire, who earned her 51st nomination this year. Other top nominees include Luke Combs with six nominations – including his first ever nod for Entertainer of the Year, Maren Morris with five nods, Dan + Shay, producer Jay Joyce and Carly Pearce each securing four, and Justin BieberAshley McBryde and Keith Urban each up for trophies in three categories during the live broadcast, Wednesday, Nov. 11 (8:00 – 11:00 PM/EST) on ABC. 

Alongside newcomer Combs for Entertainer of the Year, Eric Church, Lambert,
Carrie Underwood and Urban return with nominations for the night’s highest honor. 

First time CMA Awards nominees are Jimmie AllenIngrid AndressGabby Barrett, Bieber,  
Justin CloughDavid ColemanJim CooleyLuke DickSam EllisRay Fulcher
Caylee HammackHozierZach KaleRob McNelleyBuckley MillerScott MoffattRandy Montana
Jonathan SingletonSam SiskeDerrick SoutherlandChris TomlinTenille Townes and Laura Veltz

Combs and Pearce revealed select nominees on ABC’s “Good Morning America” today, live from the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. Immediately following the live broadcast, Andress and Barrett revealed the remaining CMA Awards categories in addition to the CMA Broadcast Awards finalists via live stream hosted by Ashley Eicher, host of Apple Music Country’s “Guest List Radio with Ashley Eicher,” on CMA’s YouTube and Facebook as well as GoodMorningAmerica.com and GMA’s Facebook

“This year’s nominees represent the passion, creativity and hope our world could use more of these days. From record-shattering milestones to reaching across genre lines, these finalists are outstanding examples of the craft and camaraderie Country Music holds deeply,” says Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “As we navigate the coming months and look to properly honor our nominees and the community, we are committed to delivering the safest and most memorable live television experience our artists, creators and fans could ask for. We cannot wait to reveal our two incredible CMA Awards hosts in just a few weeks and we look forward to celebrating Country Music this November!” 

Winners of “The 54th Annual CMA Awards” will be determined in a final round of voting by eligible voting CMA members. The third and final ballot will be emailed to CMA members Thursday, Oct. 1. Voting for the CMA Awards final ballot ends Tuesday, Oct. 27 (6:00 PM/CT).  

“The 54th Annual CMA Awards” is a production of the Country Music Association. Robert Deaton is the Executive Producer, Alan Carter is the Director and David Wild is the Head Writer.  
“THE 54th ANNUAL CMA AWARDS” – FINAL NOMINEES (by ballot category order):   

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
  • Eric Church
  • Luke Combs  
  • Miranda Lambert   
  • Carrie Underwood  
  • Keith Urban   

SINGLE OF THE YEAR
Award goes to Artist(s), Producer(s) and Mix Engineer 
  • “10,000 Hours” – Dan + Shay (with Justin Bieber) 
    Producer: Dan Smyers 
    Mix Engineer: Jeff Juliano
  • “Beer Never Broke My Heart” – Luke Combs 
    Producer: Scott Moffatt 
    Mix Engineer: Jim Cooley  
  • “Bluebird” – Miranda Lambert 
    Producer: Jay Joyce 
    Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce  
  • “The Bones” – Maren Morris 
    Producer: Greg Kurstin 
    Mix Engineer: Greg Kurstin 
  • “I Hope” – Gabby Barrett 
    Producers: Ross Copperman, Zach Kale 
    Mix Engineer: Buckley Miller 

ALBUM OF THE YEAR   
Award goes to Artist and Producer(s) 
  • Heartache Medication – Jon Pardi
    Producers: Bart Butler, Ryan Gore, Jon Pardi 
  • Never Will – Ashley McBryde 
    Producers: Jay Joyce, John Peets 
  • Old Dominion – Old Dominion 
    Producers: Shane McAnally, Old Dominion 
  • What You See Is What You Get – Luke Combs 
    Producer: Scott Moffatt 
  • Wildcard – Miranda Lambert 
    Producer: Jay Joyce 

SONG OF THE YEAR  
Award goes to Songwriters 
  • “Bluebird”  
    Songwriters: Luke Dick, Natalie Hemby, Miranda Lambert 
  • “The Bones”  
    Songwriters: Maren Morris, Jimmy Robbins, Laura Veltz 
  • “Even Though I'm Leaving”  
    Songwriters: Luke Combs, Wyatt B. Durrette III, Ray Fulcher 
  • “I Hope You're Happy Now”  
    Songwriters: Luke Combs, Randy Montana, Carly Pearce, Jonathan Singleton 
  • “More Hearts Than Mine”  
    Songwriters: Ingrid Andress, Sam Ellis, Derrick Southerland 

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

MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR  
Award goes to Artists and Producer(s) 
  • “10,000 Hours” – Dan + Shay (with Justin Bieber) 
    Producer: Dan Smyers 
  • “Be A Light” – Thomas Rhett featuring Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott, Chris Tomlin, Keith Urban 
    Producer: Dann Huff 
  • “The Bones” – Maren Morris with Hozier 
    Producer: Greg Kurstin 
  • “Fooled Around And Fell In Love” – Miranda Lambert (feat. Maren Morris, Elle King, Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes & Caylee Hammack) 
    Producer: Jay Joyce 
  • “I Hope You're Happy Now” – Carly Pearce and Lee Brice 
    Producer: busbee 

MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR  
  • Jenee Fleenor, Fiddle 
  • Paul Franklin, Steel Guitar 
  • Rob McNelley, Guitar 
  • Ilya Toshinskiy, Guitar 
  • Derek Wells, Guitar 

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR  
Award goes to Artist(s) and Director 
  • “10,000 Hours” – Dan + Shay (with 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 

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR  
  • Jimmie Allen  
  • Ingrid Andress  
  • Gabby Barrett  
  • Carly Pearce  
  • Morgan Wallen   

“THE 54th ANNUAL CMA AWARDS” – FINALISTS FOR BROADCAST PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR (by market size):   

National  
  • “American Country Countdown” (Kix Brooks) – Westwood One
  • “The Blair Garner Show” (Blair Garner and "Off Eric" Garner) – Westwood One
  • “CMT After Midnite” (Cody Alan) – Premiere Networks
  • “Country Countdown USA” (Lon Helton) – Westwood One
  • “The Mayor of Music Row” (Charlie Monk) – Sirius XM Satellite Radio