The Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs) will return next month to celebrate the accomplishments of artists, producers, and songwriters over the past year.

The BBMAs recognize “music’s greatest achievements with exclusive original performances, artist interviews, and award celebrations taking place from global locations and in the midst of sold-out tours.”

The complete list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony was released on November 25th, and many of country music’s best are represented among the names.

Zach Bryan, Taylor Swift, and Morgan Wallen lead the BBMA nominations

Zach Bryan is the most-nominated artist of the 2024 BBMAs, with a staggering 21 nods across 18 categories. Taylor Swift follows in second place with 17 nominations.

Next in line is Morgan Wallen, with 15 mentions. Wallen was the most-awarded artist at the 2023 BBMAs, taking home 11 trophies.

Additional country artists in the running for multiple Billboard Music Awards are:

• Post Malone – eight nominations
• Shaboozey – six nominations
• Luke Combs – four nominations
• HARDY – three nominations
• The Red Clay Strays – two nominations
• Jelly Roll – two nominations

Although primarily considered to be country artists, Jelly Roll, HARDY, and Dolly Parton received nominations in rock categories.

Full list of nominees for the Country Music Categories at the BBMAs

Top Country Artist

• Zach Bryan
• Luke Combs
• Post Malone
• Chris Stapleton
• Morgan Wallen

Top Country Male Artist

• Zach Bryan
• Luke Combs
• Morgan Wallen

Top Country Female Artist

• Beyoncé
• Megan Moroney
• Lainey Wilson

Top Country Duo/Group

• Zac Brown Band
• The Red Clay Strays
• Treaty Oak Revival

Top Country Touring Artist

• Zach Bryan
• Kenny Chesney
• Luke Combs

Top Country Album

• Cowboy Carter – Beyoncé
• The Great American Bar Scene – Zach Bryan
• Zach Bryan – Zach Bryan
• Higher – Chris Stapleton
• Religiously – Bailey Zimmerman

Top Country Song

• “I Remember Everything” – Zach Bryan ft. Kacey Musgraves
• “Austin” – Dasha
• “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone ft. Morgan Wallen
• “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – Shaboozey
• “Thinkin’ Bout Me” – Morgan Wallen

Tune into the Billboard Music Awards on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 8:00 pm ET/PT on Fox and Fire TV Channels. The show will also be available on-demand on Paramount+, and performances will roll out across Billboard.com.

 

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