Lainey Wilson leads CMA Awards nominations in her 1st year
The IndependentThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Louisiana-native Lainey Wilson is having a breakout year as she tops the Country Music Association Awards nominations in her first year as a nominee, earning nods in six categories including album of the year, female vocalist of the year and song of the year. Wilson's 2021 album “Sayin' What I'm Thinkin'” last year earned her critical accolades, spurred on by the success of her country radio No. He's also nominated alongside Taylor Swift, for joining in her music video for “I Bet You Think About Me.” Actor Blake Lively earned a nomination for directing the music video. Alongside Lambert and Wilson in the album of the year category are Combs for his record “Growin' Up,” Maren Morris for “Humble Quest” and Old Dominion for “Time, Tequila & Therapy.” Eric Church joins Combs, Stapleton, Wallen and Cody Johnson in the male vocalist of the year category.