NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WRIC) — The 56th Annual Country Music Awards are here with an exciting list of first-time and veteran nominees.
One of these first-time nominees, Lainey Wilson, tops the list with six nominations. Other top nominees include Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce and Chris Stapleton, along with songwriter and producer Shane McAnally, each with five nominations.
The Country Music Awards will be hosted by Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning and are being broadcast live on ABC at 8 p.m., on Wednesday, Nov. 9.
Carrie Underwood (ABC/Randee St. Nicholas)Dierks Bentley (ABC/Robby Klein)Carly Pearce (ABC/Allister Ann)Chris Stapleton (ABC/Becky Fluke)THE 56TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS – ABC’s The 56th Annual CMA Awards stars hosts Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning. (ABC/Art Streiber)
“It’s thrilling to celebrate these deserving nominees while our industry is returning to live music,” says Sarah Trahern, CMA chief executive officer. “This year’s slate is impressive, with some nominees logging historic milestones while others are just getting started. No matter what stage in their career, they each bring a unique voice and unforgettable story to life, showing that country music is stronger than ever! We look forward to honoring them this November.”
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 09: Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher attend The 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 09, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Sara Kauss/FilmMagic)NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 09: Carly Pearce attends The 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 09, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Sara Kauss/FilmMagic)NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 09: (L-R) Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott, and Dave Haywood of Lady A attends The 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 09, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Sara Kauss/FilmMagic)NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 09: Ronnie Dunn and Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn attend The 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 09, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Sara Kauss/FilmMagic)NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 09: Lainey Wilson attends The 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 09, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Sara Kauss/FilmMagic)NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 09: Jimi Westbrook, Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman and Phillip Sweet attend The 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 09, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
