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Emily Ann Roberts just scored her very first CMA Awards nomination and she had the best reaction to hearing the news.
On the morning of Thursday, September 10, the Country Music Association announced nominees for “The 60th Annual CMA Awards” first on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” then via livestream on CMA’s official YouTube channel. Roberts was among the artists who tuned in, eagerly watching as the nominees were revealed and waiting to see if her name would be called.
Roberts’ reaction was captured by her husband, Chris Sasser, as they watched the nominations unfold from her tour bus. When Avery Anna and Carter Faith were the first to be announced, Roberts quickly assumed she hadn’t made the cut for this year’s category. A defeated look crossed her face and she stated, “I don’t think it’s gonna be this year.”
And then the next name was called, and it was hers.
Her emotions quickly went from disappointed to ecstatic as she screamed for joy and jumped out of her seat. Roberts immediately jumped out of her seat, repeating, “No way,” over and over as she tried to process the milestone moment. She quickly went to exchange high-fives and hugs, still visibly shocked by the news.
“That is crazy…oh my gosh,” her husband responded, matching her excitement.
After a few moments of letting it sink in, Roberts turned off the camera so that she could FaceTime “everybody” to share the exciting news with the people closest to her.
Emily Ann Roberts is among the 13 first-time nominees being recognized this year. She is vying for a win in the New Artist of the Year category alongside Avery Anna, Carter Faith, Tucker Wetmore and Stephen Wilson Jr.
The winners will be announced during the 60th Annual CMA Awards, which is set to take place live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, November 18, airing from 8–11 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, with the ceremony available to stream the following day on Hulu.
The nominees were selected by 7,083 CMA voting-eligible professional members, representing artists and industry professionals from across the country music community. A full list of nominations can be found HERE.
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Nominees for the 60th Annual CMA Awards were revealed early Thursday morning, with Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert and Kacey Musgraves among the most-nominated artists.
Langley leads the nominations with a whopping nine nods, including Entertainer of the Year, Single of the Year for “Be Her” and “Choosin’ Texas,” Album of the Year for Dandelion, Song of the Year for “Be Her” and “Choosin’ Texas,” Female Vocalist of the Year, Musical Event of the Year for “I Can’t Love You Anymore,” and Music Video of the Year for “Choosin’ Texas.”
Lambert followed with seven nominations: Single of the Year (Producer) (“Be Her” and “Choosin’ Texas”), Album of the Year (Producer) (Dandelion), Song of the Year (“Choosin’ Texas”), Female Vocalist of the Year, Musical Event of the Year (“A Song to Sing” and “Horses and Divorces”).
Musgraves’ five nominations include Album of the Year for Middle of Nowhere, Song of the Year for “Dry Spell,” Female Vocalist of the Year, Musical Event of the Year for “Horses and Divorces,” and Music Video of the Year for “Dry Spell.”
Ben West also earned five nominations, while Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton and Stephen Wilson Jr. each followed with four nominations.
“For six decades, the CMA Awards have celebrated excellence in Country Music,” Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer, shared. “We’re grateful to CMA’s Professional members, whose collective voice determines every nomination, bringing real expertise to the balloting process each year. Congratulations to all of this year’s deserving nominees. We cannot wait to celebrate our milestone anniversary together in November.”
The nominees were unveiled Thursday morning on ABC’s Good Morning America before the full list was revealed via a livestream on the Country Music Association’s official YouTube channel.
Lainey Wilson will return to host the 60th Annual CMA Awards, which will air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, November 18, at 8/7c on ABC and Disney+. The broadcast will also be available to stream on Hulu the following day.
See the full list of nominees below.
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Luke Combs
Cody Johnson
Ella Langley
Chris Stapleton
Lainey Wilson
SINGLE OF THE YEAR
Award goes to Artist, Producer(s) and Mix Engineer(s)
“Be Her” – Ella Langley
Producers: Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, Ben West
Mix Engineer: Dave Clauss
“Choosin’ Texas” – Ella Langley
Producers: Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, Ben West
Mix Engineer: Dave Clauss
“I Knew It, I Knew You” – Taylor Swift
Producers: Jack Antonoff, Taylor Swift
Mix Engineer: Laura Sisk
“Somewhere Over Laredo” – Lainey Wilson
Producer: Jay Joyce
Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce
“The Fall” – Cody Johnson
Producer: Trent Willmon
Mix Engineer: Jack Clarke
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Award goes to Artist, Producer(s) and Mix Engineer(s)
Ain’t In It For My Health – Zach Top
Producer: Carson Chamberlain
Mix Engineer: Matt Rovey
Dandelion – Ella Langley
Producers: Devin Dawson, Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert, Ben West
Mix Engineer: Dave Clauss
Middle of Nowhere – Kacey Musgraves
Producers: Ian Fitchuk, Luke Laird, Kacey Musgraves, Daniel Tashian
Mix Engineers: Serban Ghenea, Konrad Snyder
Parker McCollum – Parker McCollum
Producers: Frank Liddell, Eric Masse
Mix Engineer: Eric Masse
The Way I Am – Luke Combs
Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton
Mix Engineer: Chip Matthews
SONG OF THE YEAR
Award goes to Songwriter(s)
“Be Her”
Songwriters: Smith Ahnquist, Michael Hardy, Ella Langley, Jordan Schmidt
“Beautiful Things”
Songwriters: Jessi Alexander, Jessie Jo Dillon, Connie Harrington, Megan Moroney
“Choosin’ Texas”
Songwriters: Luke Dick, Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert, Joybeth Taylor
“Dry Spell”
Songwriters: Luke Laird, Shane McAnally, Kacey Musgraves, Josh Osborne
“Gary”
Songwriter: Stephen Wilson Jr.
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Miranda Lambert
Ella Langley
Megan Moroney
Kacey Musgraves
Lainey Wilson
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Luke Combs
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Zach Top
Stephen Wilson Jr.
VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
Lady A
Little Big Town
Midland
Old Dominion
The Red Clay Strays
VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Muscadine Bloodline
Thelma & James
MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR
Award goes to Artists and Producer(s)
“A Song To Sing” – Miranda Lambert (with Chris Stapleton)
Producer: Dave Cobb
“Horses and Divorces” – Kacey Musgraves (feat. Miranda Lambert)
Producers: Kacey Musgraves, Daniel Tashian
“I Can’t Love You Anymore” – Ella Langley & Morgan Wallen
Producers: Austin Goodloe, Ella Langley, Ben West
“If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay” – Carly Pearce & Riley Green
Producers: Carly Pearce, Ben West
“McArthur” – HARDY, Eric Church, Morgan Wallen & Tim McGraw
Producer: Jay Joyce
MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
Tom Bukovac – Guitar
Jenee Fleenor – Fiddle
Paul Franklin – Steel Guitar
Rob McNelley – Guitar
Charlie Worsham – Guitar
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Award goes to Artist(s) and Director(s)
“Choosin’ Texas” – Ella Langley
Directors: Ella Langley, Caylee Robillard, Wales Toney
“Dry Spell” – Kacey Musgraves
Directors: Hannah Lux Davis, Kacey Musgraves
“Gary” – Stephen Wilson Jr.
Directors: Tim Cofield, Stephen Wilson Jr.
“The Fall” – Cody Johnson
Director: Dustin Haney
“White Horse” – Chris Stapleton
Director: Running Bear
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Avery Anna
Carter Faith
Emily Ann Roberts
Tucker Wetmore
Stephen Wilson Jr.
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