In a showdown of country music's finest, Luke Combs emerges as the frontrunner for the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards, boasting eight impressive nominations. Close on his heels are Megan Moroney and Morgan Wallen – each securing six nods. Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson, and Chris Stapleton follow suit with five nominations apiece.

Chapman's original composition of "Fast Car," which soared to success in 1988, finds renewed vigor in Combs' rendition, propelling it to country music stardom. The dynamic duo's collaboration brings a fresh perspective to the timeless track, earning them accolades at this year's ACM Awards.

Close behind Combs, Morgan Wallen revs his engine with a historic run on both pop and country charts, clinching six nominations. Wallen's album One Thing at a Time, a chart-topper for 18 weeks on the all-genre Billboard 200, vies for album of the year honors. While seasoned artists like Combs and Stapleton might anticipate such recognition, it's a significant milestone for Moroney, a critical darling still basking in the success of her debut album, highlighted by the chart-topping single "Tennessee Orange."

The highly anticipated show marks the third year of its exclusive streaming partnership with Prime Video, the ACM Awards continue to defy tradition, shifting from traditional broadcast networks to the digital platform. Set against the backdrop of the Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, Texas, the awards ceremony will stream live on May 16 at 8 p.m. ET/5 PT. 

Fans can dive into the heart-pounding excitement with tickets now available on SeatGeek – their passport to the ultimate music celebration. But the party doesn't stop there! They can also immerse themselves in the rhythm of the nominees with the official ACM Awards playlist on Amazon Music. 

Check out the complete list of nominations below: 

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ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR

• Kane Brown

• Luke Combs

• Jelly Roll

• Cody Johnson

• Chris Stapleton

• Morgan Wallen

• Lainey Wilson

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR

• Kane Brown

• Luke Combs

• Jelly Roll

• Cody Johnson

• Chris Stapleton

• Morgan Wallen

• Lainey Wilson

DUO OF THE YEAR

• Brooks & Dunn 

• Brothers Osborne 

• Dan + Shay 

• Maddie & Tae 

• The War And Treaty

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GROUP OF THE YEAR

• Flatland Cavalry

• Lady A 

• Little Big Town 

• Old Dominion 

• Zac Brown Band

NEW FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

• Kassi Ashton

• Ashley Cooke

• Hannah Ellis

• Kylie Morgan 

• Megan Moroney 

NEW MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

• ERNEST 

• Kameron Marlowe

• Dylan Scott 

• Conner Smith

• Nate Smith 

NEW DUO OR GROUP OF THE YEAR

• Neon Union

• Restless Road

• Tigirlily Gold

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ALBUM OF THE YEAR 

• Gettin’ Old – Luke Combs

Producer: Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton, Luke Combs

Record Company-Label: River House Artists / Columbia Nashville

• Higher – Chris Stapleton

Producer: Chris Stapleton, Dave Cobb, Morgane Stapleton

Record Company-Label: Mercury Nashville

• Leather – Cody Johnson

Producers: Trent Willmon

Record Company-Label: CoJo Music LLC / Warner Music Nashville LLC

• One Thing At A Time – Morgan Wallen

Producers: Joey Moi, Cameron Montgomery, Charlie Handsome, Jacob Durrett

Record Company-Label: Big Loud Records / Republic Records / Mercury Records

• Rolling Up the Welcome Mat (For Good) – Kelsea Ballerini

Producers: Kelsea Ballerini, Alysa Vanderheym

Record Company-Label: Black River Entertainment

SINGLE OF THE YEAR

• "Burn It Down" – Parker McCollum

Producer: Jon Randall

Record Company-Label: MCA Nashville

• "Fast Car" – Luke Combs

Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton

Record Company-Label: River House Artists / Columbia Nashville

• "Last Night" – Morgan Wallen

Producer: Joey Moi, Charlie Handsome

Record Company-Label: Big Loud Records / Republic Records / Mercury Records

• "Need A Favor" – Jelly Roll

Producer: Austin Nivarel

Record Company-Label: Stoney Creek Records / BMG Nashville

• "Next Thing You Know" – Jordan Davis

Producer: Paul DiGiovanni

Record Company-Label: MCA Nashville

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR

• Jessie Jo Dillon 

• Ashley Gorley

• Hillary Lindsey

• Chase McGill

• Josh Thompson

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ARTIST-SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR

• Zach Bryan

• ERNEST

• HARDY

• Chris Stapleton

• Morgan Wallen

SONG OF THE YEAR 

• "Fast Car" – Luke Combs 

Songwriters: Tracy Chapman

Publishers: Purple Rabbit

• "Heart Like A Truck" – Lainey Wilson

Songwriters: Dallas Wilson, Lainey Wilson, Trannie Anderson

Publishers: Sony / ATV Countryside; Songs of Riser House; Songs of Wild Cat Well Music

• "Next Thing You Know" – Jordan Davis

Songwriters: Chase McGill, Greylan James, Jordan Davis, Josh Osborne

Publishers: Family Farm Songs; Hold On Can I Get A Number 1 Music; Songs of Universal Inc.

• "The Painter" – Cody Johnson

Songwriters: Benjy Davis, Kat Higgins, Ryan Larkins

Publishers: Big Music Machine; BMG Platinum Songs US; Nashblonde Music; Pompano Run Music; Songs for Ellie May; Sony / ATV Tree Publishing; Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Group; Well That Was Awkward Music

• "Tennessee Orange" – Megan Moroney

Songwriters: Ben Williams, David Fanning, Megan Moroney, Paul Jenkins

Publishers: 33 Creative; Bone Bone Creative; Sony / ATV Tree Publishing

MUSIC EVENT OF THE YEAR

• "Can’t Break Up Now" – Old Dominion, Megan Moroney

Producers: Brad Tursi, Geoff Sprung, Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen, Whit Sellers, Ross Copperman, Kristian Bush

Record Company-Label: Three Up Three Down, LLC / Columbia Nashville

• "Different ‘Round Here" – Riley Green (Ft. Luke Combs)

Producer: Dann Huff

Record Company-Label: BMLG Records

• "I Remember Everything" – Zach Bryan (feat. Kacey Musgraves)

Producer: Zach Bryan

Record Company-Label: Belting Bronco Records / Warner Records, Inc

• "Man Made A Bar" – Morgan Wallen (feat. Eric Church)

Producer: Joey Moi

Record Company-Label: Big Loud Records / Mercury Records / Republic Records

• "Save Me" – Jelly Roll (with Lainey Wilson)

Producers: Zach Crowell, David Ray Stevens

Record Company-Label: Stoney Creek Records / BMG Nashville

VISUAL MEDIA OF THE YEAR 

• "Burn It Down" – Parker McCollum

Producers: Christen Pinkston &Wesley Stebbins-Perry

Director: Dustin Haney

• "Human" – Cody Johnson

Producer: Christen Pinkston &Wesley Stebbins-Perry

Director: Dustin Haney

• "In Your Love" – Tyler Childers

Producer: Kacie Barton, Whitney Wolanin, Nicholas Robespierre, Ian Thorton, Silas House

Director: Bryan Schlam

• "Next Thing You Know" – Jordan Davis

Producer: Jamie Stratakis

Director: Running Bear (Stephen Kinigopoulos, Alexa Stone)

• "Tennessee Orange" – Megan Moroney

Producer: Lauren Starr, Saul Levitz, Laura Burhenn

Director: Jason Lester

Photo Credit: @morganwallen | @lukecomb | @megmoroneyon Instagram.