The 2023 CMA Awards season has begun and Lainey Wilson tops the list with nine nominations, including Entertainer of the Year. Jelly Roll is also a strong contender with five nominations, followed by Hardy and Luke Combs with four each. This year's nominees include out-of-genre artists like Tracy Chapman, as well as first-time nominees such as the War and Treaty, Zach Bryan, Megan Moroney, Hailey Whitters, and Charlie Worsham. The CMA Awards will take place on November 8, with Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning as hosts.