Lainey Wilson Tops The CMA Award Nominees List With 6 Nominations; Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, Chris Stapleton And Shane McAnally Land 5 Nominations The COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION has unveiled its nominees for the 56TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS, led by first-time nominee LAINEY WILSON with six nominations. Other top nominees include ASHLEY MCBRYDE, CARLY PEARCE, CHRIS STAPLETON and Songwriter/Producer SHANE MCANALLY with five nominations each. Snagging four nominations were CODY JOHNSON and Songwriter/Producer JOSH OSBORNE. LUKE COMBS, HARDY, MIRANDA LAMBERT, MIDLAND and CARRIE UNDERWOOD had three nominations apiece.