The American Music Awards announced their nominees yesterday. While Taylor Swift leads with eight, Morgan Wallen is the most nominated country artist with seven.
Morgan is nominated for Artist of the Year, Song of the Year for “I’m the Problem”, and Album of the Year for “I’m the Problem”. And at least he’s being recognized by this awards show. The man deserves it.
Then we have Ella Langley, who’s most-nominated female country artist with five, including New Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for “Choosin’ Texas”.
Here are the country categories:
Best Male Country Artist:
Jelly Roll
Luke Combs
Morgan Wallen
Riley Green
Shaboozey
Best Female Country Artist:
Ella Langley
Kelsea Ballerini
Lainey Wilson
Megan Moroney
Miranda Lambert
Best Country Duo or Group:
Brooks & Dunn
Old Dominion
Rascal Flatts
Treaty Oak Revival
Zac Brown Band
Breakthrough Country Artist:
Sam Barber
Tucker Wetmore
Zach Top
Best Country Song:
“All the Way”, BigXthaPlug and Bailey Zimmerman
“Choosin’ Texas”, Ella Langley
“Just in Case”, Morgan Wallen
“Happen to Me”, Russell Dickerson
“Good News”, Shaboozey
Best Country Album:
“Cloud 9”, Megan Moroney
“I Hope You’re Happy Now”, BigXthaPlug
“I’m the Problem”, Morgan Wallen
“Restless Mind”, Sam Barber
“What Not To”, Tucker Wetmore
The AMAs air this Memorial Day…Monday, May 25th, on CBS and Paramount+. And Queen Latifah is the host.
For this award show, the fans decide the winners. Voting is currently open. And you can see all the nominees here.