The 2024 Country Music Awards (CMAs) nominations have stirred conversations as Beyoncé received no nods despite her popular country tracks in the album Cowboy Carter. In contrast, Morgan Wallen leads the nominations with seven, highlighting the diverse lineup for this year’s awards.
Beyoncé Misses Out on Nominations
Beyoncé, known for her groundbreaking impact in various music genres, released the album Cowboy Carter, which features hits like Texas Hold Em’. Despite the album’s success, Beyoncé did not secure any nominations at the CMAs this year. This was unexpected as she was seen as a potential first Black woman nominee in the Album of the Year category. Beyoncé’s absence from the nominee announcement event on Monday added to the speculation surrounding her CMA snub.
Morgan Wallen and Other Top Nominees
In a stark contrast, Morgan Wallen emerged as the most nominated artist with seven nods, solidifying his strong presence in the country music scene. Wallen’s nominations span across major categories including Entertainer of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year. Other notable nominees include Jelly Roll, Chris Stapleton, and Lainey Wilson, who all received multiple nominations in various categories.
The awards ceremony will take place at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena and is set to air live on November 20, 2024, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. ET on ABC, with streaming available on Hulu the next day.
Key Nominations and Categories
Here’s a look at some of the key categories and their nominees:
Album of the Year
- Fathers & Sons – Luke Combs; Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton; Mix Engineer: Chip Matthews
- Whitsitt Chapel – Jelly Roll; Producers: Andrew Baylis, Brock Berryhill, Zach Crowell, Jesse Frasure, David Garcia, Kevin “Thrasher” Gruft, Austin Nivarel, David Ray Stevens; Mix Engineers: Jeff Braun, Jim Cooley
- Deeper Well – Kacey Musgraves; Producers: Ian Fitchuk, Kacey Musgraves, Daniel Tashian; Mix Engineers: Shawn Everett, Konrad Snyder
- Higher – Chris Stapleton; Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton, Morgane Stapleton; Mix Engineer: Vance Powell
- Leather – Cody Johnson; Producer: Trent Willmon; Mix Engineer: Jack Clarke
Entertainer of the Year
- Jelly Roll
- Luke Combs
- Chris Stapleton
- Lainey Wilson
- Morgan Wallen
Song of the Year
- Burn It Down; Songwriters: Hillary Lindsey, Parker McCollum, Lori McKenna, Liz Rose
- Dirt Cheap; Songwriter: Josh Phillips
- I Had Some Help; Songwriters: Louis Bell, Ashley Gorley, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins, Austin Post, Ernest Keith Smith, Morgan Wallen, Chandler Paul Walters
- The Painter; Songwriters: Benjy Davis, Kat Higgins, Ryan Larkins
- White Horse; Songwriters: Chris Stapleton, Dan Wilson
Female Vocalist of the Year
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Lainey Wilson
- Ashley McBryde
- Megan Moroney
- Kacey Musgraves
Male Vocalist of the Year
- Luke Combs
- Jelly Roll
- Cody Johnson
- Chris Stapleton
- Morgan Wallen
New Artist of the Year
- Megan Moroney
- Zach Top
- Bailey Zimmerman
- Nate Smith
- Shaboozey
- Mitchell Tenpenny
The 2024 CMA nominations reflect a dynamic and competitive landscape in country music, with emerging artists and established names vying for top honors. As the awards date approaches, fans and industry insiders alike will be eagerly watching to see who takes home the coveted trophies.
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