CMACountry stars took to social media on Tuesday to express joy and surprise over their CMA Nominations, announced live from Luke Bryan’s new Nashville restaurant this morning. Here’s a roundup of their reactions:
Luke Combs: “Humbled and honored to have been nominated for Male Vocalist of the Year and New Artist of the Year at the @CountryMusic Association Awards. Thanks to all who made this happen.”
Kelsea Ballerini (Female Vocalist): “Dang this is so awesome. Thank you @CountryMusic.”
Florida Georgia Line (Vocal Duo, Single, Musical Event): “This means so much to us. THANK YOU #CMAawards for these 3 nominations!!! @BebeRexha – ever been nominated for a CMA before??”
Chris Janson (Song, New Artist, Music Video): “This has been an unbelievable morning. I’m humbled by the CMA nominations and thankful to everyone for believing in me. The opportunity to make music for a living is beyond anything I could’ve ever have imagined and for that I’ll forever be Grateful.”
Maren Morris (Female Vocalist, Musical Event): “This was amazing to read this morning! Thank you @CountryMusic and thank you @VGcom [Vince Gill] again for for being apart of Dear Hate.”
Thomas Rhett (Album, Male Vocalist): “Wow!”
Midland (Vocal Group, New Artist, Single): “This would not be possible without the support of all y’all Midlanderos out there. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”
Brett Young (New Artist): “S T O K E D // Thank you @CountryMusic! #CMAawards.”
Little Big Town (Vocal Group): “What an incredible year. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. #CMAawards.”
Maddie & Tae (Vocal Duo): “Well this sure was a nice surprise to wake up to… AHH!!! Thank you so much #CMAawards and our beautiful country music family for this!”
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