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Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Lainey Wilson Lead 2025 CMA Awards Nominations — See the Full List!
Country music is gearing up for its biggest night of the year, and three powerhouse women are stealing the spotlight. The Country Music Association has announced the nominees for the 2025 CMA Awards, and Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Lainey Wilson are leading the pack.
Women Dominate the Field
Rising star Ella Langley, known for her gritty songwriting and electrifying live shows, earned an impressive slate of nominations including New Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year for her breakout record Excuse the Mess. Fellow hitmaker Megan Moroney, whose storytelling ballads have captured audiences across the globe, received nods for Female Vocalist of the Year, Single of the Year, and Music Video of the Year.
Meanwhile, Lainey Wilson continues her incredible run after a record-breaking 2024. She once again tops the list with nominations for Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, and Album of the Year, reinforcing her status as one of country music’s most influential artists.
A Milestone Year
This year’s nominations reflect a noticeable shift in the genre, highlighting the rise of women who are pushing boundaries and redefining the sound of modern country. With Langley and Moroney earning multiple nods alongside Wilson’s continued dominance, the 2025 ceremony is set to celebrate a new era of voices.
Full List of Major Nominations
Entertainer of the Year: Lainey Wilson, Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, Kacey Musgraves, Morgan Wallen
Album of the Year: Excuse the Mess (Ella Langley), Lucky (Megan Moroney), Whirlwind (Lainey Wilson), Gettin’ Old (Luke Combs), Higher (Chris Stapleton)
Song of the Year: “Nicotine” (Ella Langley), “Tennessee Orange” (Megan Moroney), “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” (Lainey Wilson), among others.
The 2025 CMA Awards will air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, November 12, promising an unforgettable evening filled with performances, surprises, and historic wins.