55th Academy Of Country Music Awards: The Complete List Of Nominees
On Thursday, Feb. 27, nominations for the 55th Academy of Country Music Awards™ were revealed, honoring the biggest names and emerging talent in the country music industry.
The 2020 ceremony will be hosted by 15-time ACM Award® winner Keith Urban, and will air live from Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 8/7c on CBS and CBS All Access.
READ: Keith Urban To Host 55th ACM Awards®
Maren Morris earned five nominations in four categories, including her fourth Female Artist of the Year nomination and first Group of the Year nomination as a member of the Highwomen.
Meanwhile, reigning Male Artist of the Year Thomas Rhett received five nominations in four categories, including his first Entertainer of the Year nomination. Also receiving five noms is Producer Dann Huff, including a nod for Album of the Year with Thomas Rhett for Center Point Road.
Reigning Duo of the Year Dan + Shay earned four nominations, including their seventh nod for Duo of the Year. First-time Academy of Country Music Award nominee, Justin Bieber, earned four nominations for his collaboration with Dan + Shay in "10,000 Hours."
In addition to Bieber, this year's nominations list also includes 24 other artists and industry creators receiving their first-ever ACM Awards nomination. The other first-time nominees include Mason Allen, Ingrid Andress, Dan Atchison, Gabby Barrett, Jason "Poo Bear" Boyd, Jeremy Bussey, Clint Daniels, Carlo Glorioso, Riley Green, Caylee Hammack, Michael Hardy, The Highwomen, Cody Johnson, Alexa Kinigopoulos, Stephen Kinigopoulos, Lil Nas X, Angie Lorenz, Sophie Muller, Michael Trent Reznor, Matthew Atticus Ross, Jordan Schmidt, Tenille Townes, Morgan Wallen, and YoungKio.
Full List of Academy of Country Music Awards Nominations
Entertainer Of The Year
- Luke Bryan
- Eric Church
- Luke Combs
- Thomas Rhett
- Carrie Underwood
Female Artist Of The Year
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Miranda Lambert
- Maren Morris
- Kacey Musgraves
- Carrie Underwood
Male Artist Of The Year
- Dierks Bentley
- Luke Combs
- Thomas Rhett
- Chris Stapleton
- Keith Urban
Duo Of The Year
- Brooks & Dunn
- Brothers Osborne
- Dan + Shay
- Florida Georgia Line
- Maddie & Tae
Group Of The Year
- Lady Antebellum
- Little Big Town
- Midland
- Old Dominion
- The Highwomen
New Female Artist Of The Year
- Ingrid Andress
- Gabby Barrett
- Lindsay Ell
- Caylee Hammack
- Tenille Townes
New Male Artist Of The Year
- Jordan Davis
- Russell Dickerson
- Riley Green
- Cody Johnson
- Morgan Wallen
Album Of The Year [Awarded to Artist(s) / Producer(s) / Record Company-Label(s)]
- Center Point Road - Thomas Rhett
Producers: Julian Bunetta, Jesse Frasure, Dann Huff, Thomas Rhett, The Stereotypes, Cleve Wilson
Record Label: The Valory Music Co. - GIRL - Maren Morris
Producers: busbee, Greg Kurstin, Maren Morris
Record Label: Columbia Nashville - Heartache Medication - Jon Pardi
Producers: Bart Butler, Ryan Gore, Jon Pardi
Record Label: Capitol Records Nashville - What You See Is What You Get - Luke Combs
Producer: Scott Moffatt
Record Label: River House Artists/Columbia Nashville - Wildcard - Miranda Lambert
Producer: Jay Joyce
Record Label: Vanner Records/RCA Records Nashville
Single Of The Year [Awarded to Artist(s) / Producer(s) / Record Company-Label(s)]
- "God's Country" - Blake Shelton
Producer: Scott Hendricks
Record Label: Warner Bros. (Nashville) - "One Man Band" - Old Dominion
Producer: Shane McAnally
Record Label: RCA Records Nashville - "Rainbow" - Kacey Musgraves
Producers: Ian Fitchuk, Kacey Musgraves, Daniel Tashian
Record Label: MCA Nashville - "Rumor" - Lee Brice
Producers: Lee Brice, Dan Frizsell, Kyle Jacobs, Jon Stone
Record Label: Curb Records - "What If I Never Get Over You" - Lady Antebellum
Producer: Dann Huff
Record Label: BMLG Records
Song Of The Year [Awarded to Songwriter(s) / Publisher(s) / Artist(s)]
- "10,000 Hours" - Dan + Shay featuring Justin Bieber
Songwriters: Justin Bieber, Jason "Poo Bear" Boyd, Jessie Jo Dillon, Shay Mooney, Jordan Reynolds, Dan Smyers
Publishers: Beats and Banjos (ASCAP), WB Music Corp. (ASCAP) / Shay Mooney Music (BMI), Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI) / Big Ass Pile Of Dimes Music (BMI), Big Machine Music (BMI) / Buckeye 26 (ASCAP), Jreynmusic (ASCAP), WB Music Corp. (ASCAP) / Bieber Time Publishing (ASCAP), Universal Music (ASCAP) / Poo B Z Inc. (ASCAP), BMG Gold Songs (ASCAP). - "Girl Goin' Nowhere" - Ashley McBryde
Songwriters: Jeremy Bussey, Ashley McBryde
Publishers: Songs of Song Factory (BMI) / Universal Tunes (SESAC). - "God's Country" - Blake Shelton
Songwriters: Devin Dawson, Michael Hardy, Jordan Schmidt
Publishers: Relative Music Group (BMI), Administered by Songs of Kobalt Music Publishing (BMI) / WB Music Corp. / Georgia Song Vibez / We-volve Music (ASCAP) / Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. / Neon Cross Music (BMI). - "One Man Band" - Old Dominion
Songwriters: Josh Osborne, Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen, Brad Tursi
Publishers: WB Music Corp/Smackville Music/Smack Songs LLC (ASCAP) admin. by Kobalt Songs Music Publishing. Rezsongs/Reehits World/Smacktown Music, a division of Smack Blue, LLC/Unfair Entertainment (ASCAP) admin. by Me Gusta Music. We're Really Doin' It Publishing (ASCAP) admin. by Words & Music. Sony/ATV Cross Keys Publishing/Smackville Music/Smack Songs LLC (ASCAP) admin. by Kobalt Songs Music Publishing. - "Some Of It" - Eric Church
Songwriters: Eric Church, Clint Daniels, Jeff Hyde, Bobby Pinson
Publishers: Sony/ATV Tree Publishing/Longer and Louder Music, admin. by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC; Mammaw's Fried Okra Music/Little Louder Songs, admin. by Songs of Kobalt Music Publishing; New Writers Of Sea Gayle Music, admin. by ClearBox Rights; New Writers Of Sea Gayle Music/Not A Track Guy Music, admin. by ClearBox Rights (BMI).
Video Of The Year [Awarded to Producer(s)/Director(s)/Artist(s)]
- "10,000 Hours" - Dan + Shay featuring Justin Bieber
Director: Patrick Tracy
Producer: Christen Pinkston - "God's Country" - Blake Shelton
Director: Sophie Muller
Producers: Jamie Amos, Patrick Kennedy - "One Man Band" - Old Dominion
Director: Mason Allen
Producer: Mason Allen - "Remember You Young" - Thomas Rhett
Director: TK McKamy
Producer: Dan Atchison - "Sugar Coat" - Little Big Town
Directors: Alexa Kinigopoulos, Stephen Kinigopoulos
Producers: Wes Edwards, Carlo Glorioso, Angie Lorenz
Songwriter Of The Year* (Off Camera Award)
- Ashley Gorley
- Michael Hardy
- Hillary Lindsey
- Shane McAnally
- Josh Osborne
Music Event Of The Year [Awarded to Artist(s) / Producer(s) / Record Company-Label(s)]
- "10,000 Hours" - Dan + Shay featuring Justin Bieber
Producers: Dan Smyers
Record Label: Warner Music Nashville - "Dive Bar" - Garth Brooks featuring Blake Shelton
Producers: Garth Brooks
Record Label: Pearl Records, Inc. - "Fooled Around and Fell in Love" - Miranda Lambert featuring Maren Morris, Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes, Caylee Hammack & Elle King
Producer: Jay Joyce
Record Label: Vanner Records/RCA Records Nashville - "Old Town Road" - Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
Producers: Michael Trent Reznor, Atticus Matthew Ross, YoungKio
Record Label: Columbia Records - "What Happens in a Small Town" - Brantley Gilbert featuring Lindsay Ell
Producer: Dann Huff
Record Label: The Valory Music Co.
Stay tuned to CBS.com for more information on the 55th Academy of Country Music Awards™.