2022 CMA nominations have been announced

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – AUGUST 24: Lainey Wilson performs during the 15th Annual Academy Of Country Music Honors at Ryman Auditorium on August 24, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images for ACM)

Nominees for “The 56th Annual CMA Awards” have been announced!

Lainey Wilson tops the list with six nominations. Lainey is also a first-time nominee.

Other top nominees include Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, and Chris Stapleton, along with songwriter and producer Shane McAnally, each with five nominations.

Cody Johnson and songwriter/producer Josh Osborne collect four nominations each.

Luke Combs, HARDY, Miranda Lambert, Midland, and Carrie Underwood secured three nominations apiece.

“The 56th Annual CMA Awards,” hosted by Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning LIVE from Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 7 PM on ABC.

Here’s a full list of major category nominees.

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR

Luke Combs
Miranda Lambert
Chris Stapleton
Carrie Underwood
Morgan Wallen

SINGLE OF THE YEAR

“Buy Dirt” — Jordan Davis featuring Luke Bryan
“Half of my Hometown” — Kelsea Ballerini (feat. Kenny Chesney)
“Never Wanted to Be That Girl” — Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde
“‘Til You Can’t” — Cody Johnson
“You Should Probably Leave” — Chris Stapleton

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Growin’ Up — Luke Combs
Humble Quest — Maren Morris
Palomino — Miranda Lambert
Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’ – Lainey Wilson
Time, Tequila & Therapy — Old Dominion

SONG OF THE YEAR

“Buy Dirt” — Songwriters: Jacob Davis, Jordan Davis, Josh Jenkins, Matt Jenkins
“Never Wanted to Be That Girl” — Songwriters: Shane McAnally, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce
“Sand In My Boots” — Songwriters: Ashley Gorley, Michael Hardy, Josh Osborne
“Things a Man Oughta Know” — Songwriters: Jason Nix, Jonathan Singleton, Lainey Wilson
“You Should Probably Leave” — Songwriters: Chris DuBois, Ashley Gorley, Chris Stapleton

FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR