Maren Morris, Chris Stapleton lead ACM Awards nominations
Daily MailMaren Morris and Chris Stapleton are the leading nominees for the Academy of Country Music Awards, but only Stapleton joined the all-male ballot for the top prize of entertainer of the year. Morris performs at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn., on June 15, 2019, left, and Stapleton performs during Marty Stuart's Late night Jam at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville in 2018 This year, Morris´ crossover pop hit 'The Bones,' was nominated for single of the year and earned her two nominations as songwriter and artist for song of the year. Country star Morgan Wallen, who won new male artist of the year last year, was declared ineligible by the ACMs after he was caught on camera using a racial slur earlier this year. Sen here in early February Four Black artists are also nominated this year across all categories, another first for the ACM Awards.