61st ACM Awards Nominations: Female Artists Lead the Pack, Exciting Lineup Revealed!
The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards nominations are dominated by female artists, with Megan Moroney leading with nine nods, followed by Miranda Lambert with eight, and Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson each receiving seven nominations. Among male artists, Chris Stapleton leads with six nominations, while Zach Top follows closely with five. The awards ceremony will be streamed live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 17 on Prime Video.
The nominees for the 61st ACMs include Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Megan Moroney, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen, and Lainey Wilson for Entertainer of the Year. Female Artist of the Year nominees are Kelsea Ballerini, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Lainey Wilson. Male Artist of the Year nominees include Luke Combs, Riley Green, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, and Zach Top.
Group of the Year nominees are 49 Winchester, Flatland Cavalry, Old Dominion, Rascal Flatts, and The Red Clay Strays. Duo of the Year nominees include Brooks & Dunn, Brothers Osborne, Dan + Shay, Muscadine Bloodline, and Thelma & James. New Female Artist of the Year nominees are Avery Anna, Mackenzie Carpenter, Dasha, Caroline Jones, and Emily Ann Roberts. New Male Artist of the Year nominees include Gavin Adcock, Vincent Mason, Shaboozey, Hudson Westbrook, and Tucker Wetmore.
Album of the Year nominees are "Ain’t In It For My Health" by Zach Top, "Cherry Valley" by Carter Faith, "Don’t Mind If I Do (Deluxe)" by Riley Green, "I’m The Problem" by Morgan Wallen, and "Parker McCollum" by Parker McCollum. Song of the Year nominees include songs by Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton, Megan Moroney, Ella Langley, Zach Top, and Lainey Wilson. Single of the Year nominees include songs by Megan Moroney, Ella Langley, Zach Top, Lainey Wilson, and Cody Johnson.
Music Event of the Year nominees include collaborations by Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton, Shaboozey & Jelly Roll, Riley Green feat. Ella Langley, Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and Megan Moroney & Kenny Chesney. Visual Media of the Year nominees include music videos by Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton, Stephen Wilson, Jr., Lainey Wilson, and Cody Johnson. Songwriter of the Year nominees are Jessie Jo Dillon, Ashley Gorley, Charlie Handsome, Chase McGill, and Blake Pendergrass. Artist-Songwriter of the Year nominees are Luke Combs, Riley Green, Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Morgan Wallen.
The 61st ACM Awards promise to be a celebration of the best in country music, with a diverse range of talented artists vying for recognition in various categories. The awards show will showcase the exceptional contributions of both established and emerging artists in the country music industry. Don't miss the live stream of the awards ceremony on May 17 to see who takes home the coveted trophies.