Highlights and Head-Scratchers: The 57th CMA Awards Nominations

The 57th CMA Awards nominations were announced, celebrating chart-topping artists, especially newcomers like Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, HARDY, and Jordan Davis.

Lainey Wilson led with nine nominations, including Entertainer of the Year, making her a standout among this year's nominees.

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The eligibility period for the 2023 CMA Awards is from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, and nominees must have gained national prominence during this time.

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The 57th CMA Awards will be hosted by Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning and will air live on November 8, 2023, on ABC.

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Despite impressive chart performance, Zach Bryan received only one nomination for New Artist of the Year, surprising many who expected more recognition.

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Despite having the No. 1 Country Airplay Song of 2022, Parmalee was not nominated for Vocal Group of the Year.

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Musician Charlie Worsham earned his first-ever CMA Award nomination in the Musician of the Year category, highlighting his contributions to various artists' albums.

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Despite a successful year with two No. 1 songs on Country Airplay and opening for Morgan Wallen, Bailey Zimmerman didn't receive a nomination.

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he talented duo received a nomination for Vocal Duo of the Year despite having a lower mainstream profile compared to their competitors.

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Morgan Wallen's chart-topping hit, "Last Night," surprisingly received no CMA nominations for Single or Song of the Year, despite Wallen's presence in other top categories.

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