2022 CMA Awards: Full List of Nominees

Hey, ever notice that the CMA Award looks just like a pointed hood?

Here are the nominees for the 56th Annual CMA Awards.

Entertainer of the Year

• Luke Combs
• Miranda Lambert
• Chris Stapleton
• Carrie Underwood
• Morgan Wallen

Who’s In: Morgan Wallen

Who’s Out: Eric Church

Male Vocalist of the Year

• Eric Church
• Luke Combs
• Cody Johnson
• Chris Stapleton
• Morgan Wallen

Who’s in: Cody Johnson, Morgan Wallen

Who’s Out: Dierks Bentley, Thomas Rhett

Female Vocalist of the Year

• Miranda Lambert
• Ashley McBryde
• Carly Pearce
• Carrie Underwood
• Lainey Wilson

Who’s In:  Carrie Underwood, Lainey Wilson

Who’s Out: Gabby Barrett, Maren Morris

Vocal Group of the Year

• Lady A
• Little Big Town
• Midland
• Old Dominion
• Zac Brown Band

Who’s In/Who’s Out: No changes from 2021

Vocal Duo of the Year

• Brooks & Dunn
• Brothers Osborne
• Dan + Shay
• LOCASH
• Maddie & Tae

Who’s In: LOCASH

Who’s Out: Florida Georgia Line

New Artist of the Year

• Hardy
• Walker Hayes
• Cody Johnson
• Parker McCollum
• Lainey Wilson

Who’s In:  Walker Hayes, Cody Johnson, Parker McCollum, Lainey Wilson

Who’s Out: Jimmie Allen (2021 Winner), Ingrid Andress, Gabby Barrett, Mickey Guyton

Album of the Year

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

Single of the Year

• “Buy Dirt” – Jordan Davis featuring Luke Bryan
• “half of my hometown” – Kelsea Ballerini featuring 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

Song of the Year

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

Music Video of the Year

• “I Bet You Think About Me” – 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

Musical Event of the Year

• “Beers On Me” – Dierks Bentley with Breland and Hardy
• “If I Didn’t Love You” – Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood
• “Longneck Way to Go” – Midland featuring Jon Pardi
• “Never Say Never” – Cole Swindell with Lainey Wilson
• “Never Wanted to Be That Girl” – Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde

Musician of the Year

• Jenee Fleenor (Fiddle)
• Paul Franklin (Steel Guitar)
• Brent Mason (Guitar)
• Ilya Toshinsky (Banjo/Guitar)
• Derek Wells (Guitar)

Who’s In: Brent Mason (Guitar)

Who’s Out: Aaron Sterling (Drums)