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The 2025 CMA Awards nominations were announced September 8, 2025, for the 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards. Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Lainey Wilson led the field with six nominations each, followed by Zach Top with five and Riley Green and Cody Johnson with four apiece. The full list below follows the CMA’s official ballot order. CMA’s nominee announcement also credits producers, songwriters, mix engineers, musicians, and directors where those contributors are nominated.
Who got the most CMA nominations in 2025?
Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Lainey Wilson tied for the most individual nominations, with six apiece. Zach Top received five; Riley Green and Cody Johnson each received four. The slate covers 12 categories, with five nominees in each. Nomination totals are not predictions of who will win.
The 2025 eligibility period ran from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, according to the CMA’s 2025 schedule announcement. ABC reported that 7,132 CMA Professional members were eligible to vote that year in its nominee announcement.
Full list of 2025 CMA nominees
For recording categories, the CMA list names credited creative contributors alongside performers. Single of the Year recognizes the artist, producer, and mix engineer; Song of the Year recognizes the songwriters. The credits below are part of the official nominations, not additional nominees.
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FramePro Ticket Shadow Box 8x10 Top Loading Display Case Frame with Slot on Top, Customizable DIY Sweet Gift, Movie Travel Sporting Events Concert Ticket Stubs Drink Beer Caps- Memory Box
- Material: Wooden frame with black finish and real glass to better show your collection.Backboard with wood grain finish and touching. Make the display case looks more elegant.
- Size: The outer size of the frame is 8x10 inches and the opening size of the glass is 7*9 inches. Frame width is 1.7 inches. Slot size: Length 4 inches, width 0.24 inches. The diameter of the hole is 1 inches.
- DIY Vinyl: Comes with one piece of vinyl offering three themes - Cheer for Beer or Wine Caps, Adventure Fund, Memories Tickets. You can cut the patterns you like to paste it on the glass or you can just leave it blank.
- Creative Design: With multi-purporse slot on the top, can store various tickets, wine corks, beer bottle caps, shells, ticket stubs, coins and etc.
- Functional: Swivel tabs on the back make it easy to open. With two sawtooth hangers, this box can hang on the wall for display. It can also be simply placed on a table, desk, or counter top on its own.
Entertainer of the Year
- Luke Combs
- Cody Johnson
- Chris Stapleton
- Morgan Wallen
- Lainey Wilson
Single of the Year
- “4x4xU” — Lainey Wilson; producer Jay Joyce; mix engineers Jason Hall and Jay Joyce.
- “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” — Luke Combs; producers Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, and Jonathan Singleton; mix engineer Chip Matthews.
- “Am I Okay?” — Megan Moroney; producer Kristian Bush; mix engineer Justin Niebank.
- “I Never Lie” — Zach Top; producer Carson Chamberlain; mix engineer Matt Rovey.
- “you look like you love me” — Ella Langley and Riley Green; producer Will Bundy; mix engineer Jim Cooley.
Album of the Year
- Am I Okay? — Megan Moroney; producer Kristian Bush; mix engineer Justin Niebank.
- Cold Beer & Country Music — Zach Top; producer Carson Chamberlain; mix engineer Matt Rovey.
- F-1 Trillion — Post Malone; producers Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, and Hoskins; mix engineer Ryan Gore.
- I’m The Problem — Morgan Wallen; producers Jacob Durrett, Charlie Handsome, and Joey Moi; mix engineers Charlie Handsome and Joey Moi.
- Whirlwind — Lainey Wilson; producer Jay Joyce; mix engineers Jason Hall and Jay Joyce.
Song of the Year
- “4x4xU” — Jon Decious, Aaron Raitiere, and Lainey Wilson.
- “Am I Okay?” — Jessie Jo Dillon, Luke Laird, and Megan Moroney.
- “I Never Lie” — Carson Chamberlain, Tim Nichols, and Zach Top.
- “Texas” — Johnny Clawson, Josh Dorr, Lalo Guzman, and Kyle Sturrock.
- “you look like you love me” — Riley Green, Ella Langley, and Aaron Raitiere.
Female Vocalist of the Year
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Miranda Lambert
- Ella Langley
- Megan Moroney
- Lainey Wilson
Male Vocalist of the Year
- Luke Combs
- Cody Johnson
- Chris Stapleton
- Zach Top
- Morgan Wallen
Vocal Group of the Year
- Lady A
- Little Big Town
- Old Dominion
- Rascal Flatts
- The Red Clay Strays
Vocal Duo of the Year
- Brooks & Dunn
- Brothers Osborne
- Dan + Shay
- Maddie & Tae
- The War and Treaty
Musical Event of the Year
- “Don’t Mind If I Do” — Riley Green featuring Ella Langley; producers Scott Borchetta, Jimmy Harnen, and Dann Huff.
- “Hard Fought Hallelujah” — Brandon Lake with Jelly Roll; producer Micah Nichols.
- “I’m Gonna Love You” — Cody Johnson with Carrie Underwood; producer Trent Willmon.
- “Pour Me a Drink” — Post Malone featuring Blake Shelton; producers Louis Bell and Charlie Handsome.
- “You Had To Be There” — Megan Moroney featuring Kenny Chesney; producer Kristian Bush.
Musician of the Year
- Jenee Fleenor — fiddle
- Paul Franklin — steel guitar
- Brent Mason — guitar
- Rob McNelley — guitar
- Derek Wells — guitar
Music Video of the Year
- “Am I Okay?” — Megan Moroney; directors Alexandra Gavillet and Megan Moroney.
- “I’m Gonna Love You” — Cody Johnson with Carrie Underwood; director Dustin Haney.
- “Somewhere Over Laredo” — Lainey Wilson; director TK McKamy.
- “Think I’m in Love With You” — Chris Stapleton; director Running Bear.
- “you look like you love me” — Ella Langley and Riley Green; directors Ella Langley, John Park, and Wales Toney.
New Artist of the Year
- Ella Langley
- Shaboozey
- Zach Top
- Tucker Wetmore
- Stephen Wilson Jr.
Who is nominated for CMA Entertainer of the Year?
The five 2025 nominees were Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen, and Lainey Wilson.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.When was the 2025 CMA Awards ceremony scheduled?
The 59th Annual CMA Awards were scheduled for November 19, 2025, at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, with a live broadcast on ABC and next-day availability on Hulu, as announced by the CMA. Those dates have passed; the original announcement does not establish whether a replay is currently available.
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Skelang 3 Pcs 3D Floating Display Case, Black Display Stand Holder 9"×3.54"×0.75"(L×W×H Suspension Frame for AA Medallion, Antique Challenge Coins, Chip, Jewelry, Pin
- 3 PIECE SET: Each 3D floating plastic frame display stand with rectangle shape transparent presentation window is supported by the two bases
- SIZE: Square frame measures approx 9” x 3.54” x 0.75” , Display screen measures approx 8.2” x 2.7” inner diameter
- UNIQUE 3D FLOATING FRAME: The frame window floats your collections between two sheets of transparent flexible membranes, Adding the 3D effect display , creating an impressive and eye-catching display
- EASY TO ASSEMBLY: Easy to push the frame and place your items between two sheets of transparent flexible membranes, then put it together. the film that holds object tightly in place ,on slid down ,displaying perfectly stand on the base
- GREAT FOR: Showcase your favorite collections enhancing your interesting, your proud or treasure memory. Great for medallion, coin, challenge coin, casino chip, jewelry, pin, tactical patch and other display
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LONCHDAN Dollar Bill Frame Display Acrylic Dollar Bill Holder for Collectors Currency Frame Display Case Double-Sided Transparent Ticket Banknotes Stamp Photo Protector (Transparent-1)
- High Quality Acrylic: If the base is lost, please contact us first. Dollar bill frame is made of transparent and strong acrylic material, money frame has smooth edges, high transparency, high definition, strong and durable; Currency frame display case comes magnetic design to elegantly display collectibles on the table; Attention: Dollar bill frame is covered with a layer of protective Film, which is blurry. Please remove the protective film before use
- Double-Sided Transparent Design: Adopting a double-sided transparent window design, clear acrylic dollar bill case can be clearly seen from both sides; Acrylic money frame is an ideal choice for storing banknotes, photos, and other items; Whether placed in a room or corner of an office, it exudes a delicate and elegant appearance
- Magnetic Design and Surface Covered with Protective Film:The dollar bill frame you received is blurry because there is a protective film on it, please peel it off before assembling; No tools are required, just separate the two magnetic money frame, put the dollar bill in, and then merge them together, and the four powerful magnets will hold the dollar bill firmly
- Acrylic Bill Holder Details: You Will Get: 1 x dollar bill frame; Dollar bill holder size is 7.8 x 3.9 inch, thickness 6mm, base size: 3.9x1.9 inch, thickness 9.6 mm, suitable size for collecting coins is 7.8x3.9 inch; Please check the size of the banknotes in your collection before purchasing to avoid covering the magnets
- Multi-functional Dollar Frame: The double-sided transparent ticket display case provides a simple and elegant way to display collectibles, suitable for banknotes, photos, bank checks, pictures, paintings, stamps, tickets, dried flowers and more; You can place it in rooms, offices, museums, weddings, parties, showcases, exhibition halls, etc; Also a perfect gift for family and friends; If the dollar bill frame is defective or missing, please email us first and we will give you a satisfactory solution as soon as possible
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Lawrence Frames Black 10x10 Shadow Box Ticket Holder
- Decorative shadow box ticket and memory holder
- Printed on the glass cover are the words "Ticket Memories"
- Perfect gift for the concert or show lover
- Quality construction
- Can be wall mounted with included saw tooth hanger
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