On “GMA,” Jimmie Allen and Ashley McBryde reveal first nominations for 53rd CMA Awards

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ABCHere are the nominations so far for the 53rd CMA Awards, just announced on ABC’s Good Morning America by Jimmie Allen and Ashley McBryde:

Entertainer of the Year
Garth Brooks
Eric Church
Chris Stapleton
Carrie Underwood
Keith Urban

Album of the Year
Center Point Road — Thomas Rhett
Cry Pretty — Carrie Underwood
Dan + Shay — Dan + Shay
Desperate Man — Eric Church
GIRL — Maren Morris

New Artist of the Year
Cody Johnson
Ashley McBryde
Midland
Carly Pearce
Morgan Wallen

Musical Event of the Year
“All My Favorite People” — Maren Morris (featuring Brothers Osborne)
“Brand New Man” — Brooks & Dunn (with Luke Combs)
“Dive Bar” — Garth Brooks & Blake Shelton
“Old Town Road (Remix)” — Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
“What Happens in a Small Town” — Brantley Gilbert & Lindsey Ell

Stay tuned for more updates, as Midland and Morgan Wallen reveal more of the noms online starting at 10 a.m. ET.

Carrie Underwood will host this year’s 53rd CMA Awards with Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire on Wednesday, November November 13. They’ll air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena starting at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

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