Female artists shine with Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert, and Lainey Wilson leading the pack in nominations.
Notable newcomers and returning favorites like Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, and Old Dominion earn major nods.
The ACM Awards will stream live on Prime Video on May 17, promising a night of country music's biggest stars.
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The nominees for the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards are officially here—and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest nights in country music!
Announced by the Academy of Country Music, Prime Video and Dick Clark Productions, this year’s nominations are led by some of the biggest names in the format—and the women are dominating.
Who’s Leading the Pack? Female artists take the spotlight this year, with:
Megan Moroney leading with 9 nominations
Miranda Lambert close behind with 8
Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson tied with 7 each
Moroney not only leads overall, but also scores her first-ever Entertainer of the Year nomination and continues her hot streak across multiple categories—including Song, Single and Visual Media.
Lambert, already the most-decorated artist in ACM history, racks up her biggest nomination year since 2016, while reigning ACM winners like Lainey Wilson (Entertainer of the Year), Chris Stapleton (Male Artist) and Zach Top (New Male Artist) all return strong.
Other notable highlights:
Luke Combs could earn the coveted Triple Crown Award with an Entertainer win
Old Dominion scores their 11th consecutive Group of the Year nomination
Brothers Osborne land their 12th straight Duo nomination
Riley Green and Parker McCollum earn major first-time category nods
There’s also a wave of first-time nominees including 49 Winchester, Avery Anna, and Thelma & James.
Entertainer of the Year
Luke Combs
Jelly Roll
Cody Johnson
Megan Moroney
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Lainey Wilson
Female Artist of the Year
Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Ella Langley
Megan Moroney
Lainey Wilson
Male Artist of the Year
Luke Combs
Riley Green
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Zach Top
Duo of the Year
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Muscadine Bloodline
Thelma & James
Group of the Year
49 Winchester
Flatland Cavalry
Old Dominion
Rascal Flatts
The Red Clay Strays
New Female Artist of the Year
Avery Anna
Mackenzie Carpenter
Dasha
Caroline Jones
Emily Ann Roberts
New Male Artist of the Year
Gavin Adcock
Vincent Mason
Shaboozey
Hudson Westbrook
Tucker Wetmore
Album of the Year
Ain’t In It For My Health, Zach Top
Cherry Valley, Carter Faith
Don’t Mind If I Do (Deluxe), Riley Green
I’m The Problem, Morgan Wallen
Parker McCollum, Parker McCollum
Single of the Year
“6 Months Later,” Megan Moroney
“Choosin’ Texas,” Ella Langley
“I Never Lie,” Zach Top
“Somewhere Over Laredo,” Lainey Wilson
“The Fall,” Cody Johnson
Song of the Year
“A Song To Sing,” Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton
“Am I Okay?” Megan Moroney
“Choosin’ Texas,” Ella Langley
“I Never Lie,” Zach Top
“Somewhere Over Laredo,” Lainey Wilson
Music Event of the Year
“A Song To Sing,” Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton
“Amen,” Shaboozey, Jelly Roll
“Don’t Mind If I Do,” Riley Green, Ella Langley
“Trailblazer,” Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson
“You Had To Be There,” Megan Moroney, Kenny Chesney
Visual Media of the Year
“6 Months Later,” Megan Moroney
“A Song To Sing,” Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton
“Cuckoo,” Stephen Wilson, Jr.
“Somewhere Over Laredo,” Lainey Wilson
“The Fall,” Cody Johnson
Artist-Songwriter of the Year
Luke Combs
Riley Green
Ella Langley
Megan Moroney
Morgan Wallen
Songwriter of the Year
Jessie Jo Dillon
Ashley Gorley
Charlie Handsome
Chase McGill
Blake Pendergrass
📺 How to Watch
The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards will stream live on Prime Video on May 17 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Grab your watch party crew, mark your calendars, and get ready for one of country music’s biggest nights!
