The 2022 CMA Awards are fast approaching.  This year’s show will be televised live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Wednesday, Nov. 9, beginning at 8 p.m. (ET), on ABC. Luke Bryan will be hosting, and will share those hosting duties with NFL star, Peyton Manning.

Artists currently scheduled to perform include Kelsea Ballerini, Kelly Clarkson, Hardy, Jimmie Allen, Miranda Lambert, Carly Pearce, Marcus King, Carrie Underwood, Lainey Wilson and Zac Brown Band. More artists will be added.  There will also be a tribute to Country Hall of Fame member, the late Loretta Lynn,

Here isi the list of nominees.

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Luke Combs
Miranda Lambert
Chris Stapleton
Carrie Underwood
Morgan Wallen

FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Miranda Lambert
Ashley McBryde
Carly Pearce
Carrie Underwood
Lainey Wilson

MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Eric Church
Luke Combs
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen

VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
Lady A
Little Big Town
Midland
Old Dominion
Zac Brown Band

VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
LOCASH
Maddie & Tae

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
HARDY
Walker Hayes
Cody Johnson
Parker McCollum
Lainey Wilson

SINGLE OF THE YEAR
“Buy Dirt,” Jordan Davis featuring Luke Bryan (Producer: Paul DiGiovanni, Mix Engineer: Jim Cooley)
“half of my hometown,” Kelsea Ballerini (feat. Kenny Chesney) (Producers: Kelsea Ballerini, Ross Copperman, Jimmy Robbins, Mix Engineer: Dan Grech-Marguerat)
“Never Wanted To Be That Girl,” Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde (Producers: Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne, Mix Engineer: Ryan Gore)
“‘Til You Can’t,” Cody Johnson (Producer: Trent Willmon, Mix Engineer: Jack Clarke)
“You Should Probably Leave,” Chris Stapleton (Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton, Mix Engineer: Vance Powell)

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Luke Combs, Luke Combs (Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton, Mix Engineers: Jim Cooley, Chip Matthews)
Humble Quest, Maren Morris (Producer: Greg Kurstin, Mix Engineer: Serban Ghenea)
Palomino, Miranda Lambert (Producers: Luke Dick, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall, Mikey Reaves, Mix Engineer: Jason Lehning)
Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin,‘ Lainey Wilson (Producer: Jay Joyce, Mix Engineer: F. Reid Shippen)
Time, Tequila & Therapy, Old Dominion (Producers: Shane McAnally, Old Dominion, Mix Engineer: Justin Niebank)

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

MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR
“Beers On Me,” Dierks Bentley with BRELAND & HARDY (Producers: Dierks Bentley, Ross Copperman)
“If I Didn’t Love You,” Jason Aldean & Carrie Underwood (Producer: Michael Knox)
“Longneck Way To Go,” Midland (featuring Jon Pardi) (Producers: Dann Huff, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne)
“Never Say Never,” Cole Swindell (with Lainey Wilson) (Producer: Zach Crowell)
“Never Wanted To Be That Girl,” Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde (Producers: Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne)

MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
Jenee Fleenor, Fiddle
Paul Franklin, Steel guitar
Brent Mason, Guitar
Ilya Toshinskiy, Banjo
Derek Wells, Guitar

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
“I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault),” Taylor Swift (featuring Chris Stapleton) (Director: Blake Lively)
“Longneck Way To Go,” Midland (featuring Jon Pardi) (Director: Harper Smith)
“Never Say Never,” Cole Swindell (with Lainey Wilson) (Director: Michael Monaco)
“Never Wanted To Be That Girl,” Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde (Director: Alexa Campbell)
“‘Til You Can’t,” Cody Johnson (Director: Dustin Haney)

 

 

 

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The 2022 CMA Awards are fast approaching.  This year's show will be televised live from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena, Wednesday, Nov. 9, beginning at 8 p.m. (ET), on ABC. Luke Bryan will be hosting, and will share those hosting duties with NFL star, Peyton Manning. Artists currently scheduled to perform include...