ACM Awards Nominations Led by Ella Langley, Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson and Morgan Wallen
variety.comChris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic When rising country singer Ella Langley sang “You Look Like You Love Me,” the Academy of Country Music was apparently powerless to do anything but respond: mm-hm.
In a surprising turn, Langley is the leading nominee for the 2025 ACM Awards, ahead of the pack with nine nominations in a field that was revealed Thursday morning.
Just behind Langley with eight nominations were Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson and Morgan Wallen, tied with seven each. Chris Stapleton was close behind that pack with six noms, followed by Post Malone and Riley Green, with five each, and Kelsea Ballerini with four.
The ACMs allow seven nominees for the organization’s top prize, entertainer of the year, and the reigning champion from 2024, Wilson, is back in contention to defend her title this year.
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