<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Join us in celebrating all the final nominees for this year&#8217;s <a title="CMA Awards" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/cma-awards-tickets-pre-sale-starts-now/">CMA Awards</a>, including <strong><a title="Lainey Wilson" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSLaineyW/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Flainey-wilson-tickets%2F">Lainey Wilson</a></strong> leading with nine nominations and making <a title="CMA Awards" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/cma-awards-tickets-pre-sale-starts-now/">CMA Awards</a> history as the only artist to top nominations list in their first two appearances on the final ballot! </p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Plus, first-time nominee <strong><a title="Jelly Roll" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSJelly/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fjelly-roll-tickets%2F">Jelly Roll</a></strong> earned five nominations and <strong><a title="Luke Combs" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSLukeCombs/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fluke-combs-tickets%2F">Luke Combs</a></strong> and <strong><a title="HARDY" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSHardy/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fhardy-tickets%2F">HARDY</a></strong> collected four nominations each. Visit <a href="http://em.cmaworld.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6ImRnVDIxQWNEQVBPb0NmS29DUUdLYjRRSnFLNGtFcFBkU09reFB6dz0iLCJocmVmIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9jbWFhd2FyZHMuY29tLz91dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249Q291bnRyeStDb25uZWN0aW9uXzIwMjMrQ01BK0F3YXJkcytOb21zXHUwMDI2dXRtX2NvbnRlbnQ9Q291bnRyeStDb25uZWN0aW9uX05vbXMrQW5ub3VuY2VfOS43LjIzXHUwMDI2dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbF9hY3Rpb25cdTAwMjZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWN1c3RvbWVyLmlvIiwiaW50ZXJuYWwiOiJmNmQ0MDcwNTgyMTVmM2E4MDkiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjo1NzQ0fQ/bf453edb01228b24cffc3dd366690b01ae5fa870c16ed0924df3333feafb9321" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CMAawards.com</a> or download the <a href="http://em.cmaworld.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6ImRnVDIxQWNEQVBPb0NmS29DUUdLYjRRSnFLNGtFcFBkU09reFB6dz0iLCJocmVmIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9sbmsudG8vQ01BYXBwRU0_dXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPUNvdW50cnkrQ29ubmVjdGlvbl8yMDIzK0NNQStBd2FyZHMrTm9tc1x1MDAyNnV0bV9jb250ZW50PUNvdW50cnkrQ29ubmVjdGlvbl9Ob21zK0Fubm91bmNlXzkuNy4yM1x1MDAyNnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWxfYWN0aW9uXHUwMDI2dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1jdXN0b21lci5pbyIsImludGVybmFsIjoiZjZkNDA3MDU4MjE1ZjNhODA5IiwibGlua19pZCI6ODcwfQ/d163a62a6c2f9f900b2b1d0032c5b6a2e99cf49e95cb16d81dcfdcae7af288b5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CMA Connect App</a> to see the nominees in all twelve categories. Plus, follow us <a href="http://em.cmaworld.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6ImRnVDIxQWNEQVBPb0NmS29DUUdLYjRRSnFLNGtFcFBkU09reFB6dz0iLCJocmVmIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9sbmsudG8vQ01Bc29jaWFsc0VNP3V0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj1Db3VudHJ5K0Nvbm5lY3Rpb25fMjAyMytDTUErQXdhcmRzK05vbXNcdTAwMjZ1dG1fY29udGVudD1Db3VudHJ5K0Nvbm5lY3Rpb25fTm9tcytBbm5vdW5jZV85LjcuMjNcdTAwMjZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsX2FjdGlvblx1MDAyNnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Y3VzdG9tZXIuaW8iLCJpbnRlcm5hbCI6ImY2ZDQwNzA1ODIxNWYzYTgwOSIsImxpbmtfaWQiOjU5MTh9/41d66ea12e0dd1d0229a0ea13e6a0cb3b96dd84251a7565031aa6b020c89123d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">on social media</a> and comment to tell us what you think!</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br>Don&#8217;t miss a beat and tune in LIVE, as winners are revealed <strong>Wednesday, Nov. 8</strong> at <strong>8/7c</strong> on ABC with hosts <strong><a title="Luke Bryan" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSLukeBryan/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fluke-bryan-tickets%2F">Luke Bryan</a></strong> and <strong>Peyton Manning</strong>.Want to celebrate the 2023 <a title="CMA Awards" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/cma-awards-tickets-pre-sale-starts-now/">CMA Awards</a> in person? As a Country Connection subscriber you will have exclusive access to purchase ticket to the CMA Awards before the general public. Stay tuned for more ticketing information in the coming weeks.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">And your 2023 CMA Nominees are: </h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Entertainer of the Year</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Luke-Combs-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Entertainer of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Luke Combs" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSLukeCombs/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fluke-combs-tickets%2F">Luke Combs</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Chris-Stapleton-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Entertainer of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Chris Stapleton" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSStapleton/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fchris-stapleton-tickets%2F">Chris Stapleton</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Carrie-Underwood-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Entertainer of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Carrie Underwood" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/carrie-underwood-tour-dates/">Carrie Underwood</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Morgan-Wallen-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Entertainer of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Morgan Wallen" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSMWallen/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fmorgan-wallen-tickets%2F">Morgan Wallen</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Lainey-Wilson-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Entertainer of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Lainey Wilson" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSLaineyW/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Flainey-wilson-tickets%2F">Lainey Wilson</a></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Album of the Year</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Ashley-McBryde-Lindeville-album-cover-900x600-2-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Album of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Ashley McBryde" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSMcBryde/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fashley-mcbryde-tickets%2F">Ashley McBryde</a> Presents: Lindeville</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Ashley McBryde" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSMcBryde/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fashley-mcbryde-tickets%2F">Ashley McBryde</a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">PRODUCER(S): John Osborne, John Peets</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">MIX ENGINEER(S): Gena Johnson, John Osborne</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Warner Music Nashville</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Lainey-Wilson-Bell-Bottom-Country-album-cover-900x600-2-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Album of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Bell Bottom Country</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Lainey Wilson" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSLaineyW/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Flainey-wilson-tickets%2F">Lainey Wilson</a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">PRODUCER(S): Jay Joyce</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">MIX ENGINEER(S): Jason Hall, Jay Joyce</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Broken Bow Records</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Luke-Combs-Gettin-Old-album-cover-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Album of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Gettin&#8217; Old</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Luke Combs" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSLukeCombs/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fluke-combs-tickets%2F">Luke Combs</a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">PRODUCER(S): <a title="Luke Combs" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSLukeCombs/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fluke-combs-tickets%2F">Luke Combs</a>, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">MIX ENGINEER(S): Michael H. Brauer, Jim Cooley, Chip Matthews</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">River House Artists / Columbia Nashville</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Morgan-Wallen-One-Thing-At-A-Time-album-cover-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Album of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">One Thing At A Time</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Morgan Wallen" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSMWallen/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fmorgan-wallen-tickets%2F">Morgan Wallen</a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">PRODUCER(S): Jacob Durrett, Charlie Handsome, Joey Moi, Cameron Montgomery</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">MIX ENGINEER(S): Josh Ditty, Joey Moi, Eivind Nordland</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Big Loud Records / Republic Records</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Kelsea-Ballerini-ROLLING-UP-THE-WELCOME-MAT-cover-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Album of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Rolling Up the Welcome Mat</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Kelsea Ballerini" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSKBallerini/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fkelsea-ballerini-tickets%2F">Kelsea Ballerini</a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">PRODUCER(S): <a title="Kelsea Ballerini" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSKBallerini/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fkelsea-ballerini-tickets%2F">Kelsea Ballerini</a>, Alysa Vanderheym</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">MIX ENGINEER(S): Dan Grech-Marguerat, Alysa Vanderheym</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Black River Entertainment</p>


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Female Vocalist of the Year</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Kelsea-Ballerini-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Female Vocalist of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Kelsea Ballerini" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSKBallerini/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fkelsea-ballerini-tickets%2F">Kelsea Ballerini</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Miranda-Lambert-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Female Vocalist of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Miranda Lambert" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSMLambert/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fmiranda-lambert-tickets%2F">Miranda Lambert</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Ashley-McBrdye-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Female Vocalist of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Ashley McBryde" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSMcBryde/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fashley-mcbryde-tickets%2F">Ashley McBryde</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Carly-Pearce-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Female Vocalist of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Carly Pearce" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/tour-dates-carly-pearce/">Carly Pearce</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Lainey-Wilson-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Female Vocalist of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Lainey Wilson" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSLaineyW/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Flainey-wilson-tickets%2F">Lainey Wilson</a></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Male Vocalist of the Year</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Luke-Combs-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Male Vocalist of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Luke Combs" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSLukeCombs/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fluke-combs-tickets%2F">Luke Combs</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Jelly-Roll-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Male Vocalist of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Jelly Roll" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSJelly/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fjelly-roll-tickets%2F">Jelly Roll</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/COJO-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Male Vocalist of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Cody Johnson" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSCodyJohnson/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fcody-johnson-tickets%2F">Cody Johnson</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Chris-Stapleton-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Male Vocalist of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Chris Stapleton" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSStapleton/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fchris-stapleton-tickets%2F">Chris Stapleton</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Morgan-Wallen-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Male Vocalist of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Morgan Wallen" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSMWallen/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fmorgan-wallen-tickets%2F">Morgan Wallen</a></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Vocal Group of the Year</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Lady-A-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Vocal Group of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Lady A" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/lady-antebellum-concert-tour-tickets/">Lady A</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Little-Big-Town-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Vocal Group of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Little Big Town" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/new-little-big-town-tour-dates/">Little Big Town</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Midland-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Vocal Group of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Midland</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Old-Dominion-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Vocal Group of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Old Dominion" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSOldDominion/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fold-dominion-tickets%2F">Old Dominion</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Zac-Brown-Band-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Vocal Group of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Zac Brown Band" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSZBB/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fzac-brown-band-tickets%2F">Zac Brown Band</a></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Vocal Duo of the Year</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Brooks-Dunn-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Vocal Duo of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Brooks &; Dunn</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Brothers-Osborne-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Vocal Duo of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Brothers Osborne" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/tour-dates-brothers-osborne/">Brothers Osborne</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Dan-Shay-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Vocal Duo of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Dan + Shay" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/dan-shay-concert-tour-tickets/">Dan + Shay</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Maddie-Tae-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Vocal Duo of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Maddie &; Tae</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/The-War-and-Treaty-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Vocal Duo of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The War And Treaty</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">New Artist of the Year</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Zach-Bryan-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">New Artist of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Zach Bryan" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSZBryan/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fzach-bryan-tickets%2F">Zach Bryan</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Jelly-Roll-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">New Artist of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Jelly Roll" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSJelly/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fjelly-roll-tickets%2F">Jelly Roll</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Parker-McCollum-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">New Artist of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Parker McCollum" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSPMcCollum/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fparker-mccollum-tickets%2F">Parker McCollum</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Megan-Moroney-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">New Artist of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Megan Moroney" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSMMoroney/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fmegan-moroney-tickets%2F">Megan Moroney</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Hailey-Whitters-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">New Artist of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Hailey Whitters</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Single of the Year</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Fast-Car-Single-of-the-Year-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Single of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Fast Car”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Luke Combs" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSLukeCombs/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fluke-combs-tickets%2F">Luke Combs</a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">PRODUCER(S): <a title="Luke Combs" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSLukeCombs/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fluke-combs-tickets%2F">Luke Combs</a>, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">MIX ENGINEER(S): Chip Matthews</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">River House Artists / Columbia Nashville</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Heart-Like-A-Truck-Single-of-the-Year-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Single of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Heart Like A Truck”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Lainey Wilson" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSLaineyW/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Flainey-wilson-tickets%2F">Lainey Wilson</a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">PRODUCER(S): Jay Joyce</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">MIX ENGINEER(S): Jason Hall, Jay Joyce</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Broken Bow Records</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Need-A-Favor-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Single of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Need A Favor”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Jelly Roll" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSJelly/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fjelly-roll-tickets%2F">Jelly Roll</a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">PRODUCER(S): Austin Nivarel</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">MIX ENGINEER(S): Jeff Braun</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">BBR Music Group / Stoney Creek Records</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Next-Thing-You-Know-Single-of-the-Year-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Single of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Next Thing You Know”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Jordan Davis" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSJDavis/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fjordan+davis-tickets%2F">Jordan Davis</a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">PRODUCER(S): Paul DiGiovanni</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">MIX ENGINEER(S): Jim Cooley</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">MCA Nashville / Universal Music Group Nashville</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/wait-in-the-truck-Single-of-the-Year-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Single of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“wait in the truck”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="HARDY" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSHardy/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fhardy-tickets%2F">HARDY</a> (feat. <a title="Lainey Wilson" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSLaineyW/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Flainey-wilson-tickets%2F">Lainey Wilson</a>)</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">PRODUCER(S): <a title="HARDY" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSHardy/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fhardy-tickets%2F">HARDY</a>, Joey Moi, Jordan Schmidt, Derek Wells</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">MIX ENGINEER(S): Joey Moi</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Big Loud Records</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Song of the Year</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Tracy-Chapman-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Song of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Fast Car”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Tracy Chapman</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Heart-Like-A-Truck-Song-of-the-Year-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Song of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Heart Like A Truck”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson, <a title="Lainey Wilson" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSLaineyW/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Flainey-wilson-tickets%2F">Lainey Wilson</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Next-Thing-You-Know-Song-of-the-Year-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Song of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Next Thing You Know”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Jordan Davis" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSJDavis/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fjordan+davis-tickets%2F">Jordan Davis</a>, Greylan James, Chase McGill, Josh Osborne</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Tennessee-Orange-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Song of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Tennessee Orange”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">David Fanning, Paul Jenkins, <a title="Megan Moroney" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSMMoroney/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fmegan-moroney-tickets%2F">Megan Moroney</a>, Ben Williams</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/wait-in-the-truck-Song-of-the-Year-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Song of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“wait in the truck”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Renee Blair, Michael <a title="Hardy" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSHardy/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fhardy-tickets%2F">Hardy</a>, Hunter Phelps, Jordan Schmidt</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Musical Event of the Year</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Save-Me-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Musical Event of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Save Me”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Jelly Roll" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSJelly/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fjelly-roll-tickets%2F">Jelly Roll</a> (with <a title="Lainey Wilson" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSLaineyW/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Flainey-wilson-tickets%2F">Lainey Wilson</a>)</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">PRODUCER(S): Zach Crowell, David Ray Stevens</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">BBR Music Group / Stoney Creek Records</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/She-Had-Me-At-Heads-Carolina-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Musical Event of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“She Had Me At Heads Carolina (Remix)”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Cole Swindell" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/cole-swindell-announces-his-2024-tour/">Cole Swindell</a> &; Jo Dee Messina</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">PRODUCER(S): Zach Crowell</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Warner Music Nashville</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Thank-Gid-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Musical Event of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Thank God”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Kane Brown" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSKaneBrown/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fkane-brown-tickets%2F">Kane Brown</a> (with Katelyn Brown)</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">PRODUCER(S): Dann Huff</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">RCA Nashville</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/wait-in-the-truck-Single-of-the-Year-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Musical Event of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“wait in the truck”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="HARDY" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSHardy/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fhardy-tickets%2F">HARDY</a> (feat. <a title="Lainey Wilson" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSLaineyW/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Flainey-wilson-tickets%2F">Lainey Wilson</a>)</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">PRODUCER(S): <a title="HARDY" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSHardy/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fhardy-tickets%2F">HARDY</a>, Joey Moi, Jordan Schmidt, Derek Wells</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Big Loud Records</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/We-Dont-Fight-Anymore-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Musical Event of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“We Don&#8217;t Fight Anymore”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Carly Pearce" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/tour-dates-carly-pearce/">Carly Pearce</a> (featuring <a title="Chris Stapleton" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSStapleton/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fchris-stapleton-tickets%2F">Chris Stapleton</a>)</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">PRODUCER(S): Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne, <a title="Carly Pearce" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/tour-dates-carly-pearce/">Carly Pearce</a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Big Machine Records</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Music Video of the Year</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Ashley-McBryde-Music-Video-Screenshot-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Music Video of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Light On In The Kitchen”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Ashley McBryde" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSMcBryde/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fashley-mcbryde-tickets%2F">Ashley McBryde</a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">DIRECTOR(S): Reid Long</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Old-Dominion-Music-Video-Screenshot-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Music Video of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Memory Lane”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Old Dominion" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSOldDominion/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fold-dominion-tickets%2F">Old Dominion</a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">DIRECTOR(S): Mason Allen, Nicki Fletcher</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Jelly-Roll-Music-Video-Screenshot-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Music Video of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Need A Favor”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Jelly Roll" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSJelly/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fjelly-roll-tickets%2F">Jelly Roll</a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">DIRECTOR(S): Patrick Tohill</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Jordan-Davis-Music-Video-Screenshot-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Music Video of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Next Thing You Know”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Jordan Davis" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSJDavis/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fjordan+davis-tickets%2F">Jordan Davis</a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">DIRECTOR(S): Running Bear</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/HARDY-Music-Video-Screenshot-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Music Video of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“wait in the truck”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="HARDY" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSHardy/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fhardy-tickets%2F">HARDY</a> (feat. <a title="Lainey Wilson" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSLaineyW/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Flainey-wilson-tickets%2F">Lainey Wilson</a>)</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">DIRECTOR(S): Justin Clough</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Musician of the Year</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Jenee-Fleenor-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Musician of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Jenee Fleenor</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">FIDDLE</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Paul-Franklin-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Musician of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Paul Franklin</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">STEEL GUITAR</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/673274C3-3DDC-4441-A810-98A64054E922-scaled-300x200.jpeg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Musician of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Rob McNelley</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">GUITAR</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Derek-Wells-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Musician of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Derek Wells</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">GUITAR</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cmaawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Charlie-Worsham-900x600-1-300x200.jpg" alt=""/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Musician of the Year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Charlie Worsham</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">GUITAR</p>