CMA Awards: Beyoncé Snubbed; Morgan Wallen, Post Malone Earn Multiple Nominations
Beyoncé Snubbed as Wallen, Malone Dominate CMA Nominations
The Country Music Association (CMA) has unveiled the nominees for its 2021 CMA Awards, and some notable names are missing from the list. Beyoncé, who released her acclaimed album "Renaissance" in July, did not receive any nominations despite being eligible in several categories.
Morgan Wallen, who has been embroiled in controversy in recent years, is the most nominated artist with six nods, including Album of the Year for "Dangerous: The Double Album." Post Malone, who has collaborated with country artists in the past, also earned multiple nominations, including one for Song of the Year for "You Broke Me First."
Wallen's Controversial Year
Wallen was suspended from his record label in 2021 after a video surfaced of him uttering a racial slur. Despite the controversy, he has continued to release music and perform at sold-out shows. His album "Dangerous: The Double Album" has been a commercial success, spending multiple weeks at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
Wallen's CMA Nominations
Wallen received nominations in the following categories:
- Album of the Year - "Dangerous: The Double Album"
- Male Vocalist of the Year
- Entertainer of the Year
- Music Video of the Year - "Sand in My Boots"
- Song of the Year - "Whiskey Glasses"
- Single of the Year - "Whiskey Glasses"
Malone's Country Collaborations
Post Malone has collaborated with several country artists in recent years, including Kenny Chesney, Reba McEntire, and Tim McGraw. His song "You Broke Me First," which features McEntire, was a hit on country radio and earned him a CMA nomination for Song of the Year.
Malone's CMA Nominations
Malone received nominations in the following categories:
- Song of the Year - "You Broke Me First" (with Reba McEntire)
- Musical Event of the Year - "You Broke Me First" (with Reba McEntire)
Other Notable Nominees
Other notable nominees include:
- Carrie Underwood - Album of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year
- Luke Combs - Album of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year
- Miranda Lambert - Female Vocalist of the Year
- Chris Stapleton - Male Vocalist of the Year
CMA Awards Ceremony
The CMA Awards will be held on November 9, 2021, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The ceremony will be broadcast live on ABC.
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