How's this for a CMA Awards nomination surprise: We just got the oldest New Artist nominee in more than 40 years!

How's this for a snub: Last year's CMA Awards Entertainer of the Year favorite has been locked out of all the major categories this year like it's personal.

Accept no imitators. Taste of Country's list of CMA snubs and surprises is here with a decisive look at who voters overlooked and who (or which song) impressed.

The 2025 CMA Awards will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 19.

Once again the broadcast will originate from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena.

Watch the CMA Awards live on ABC, or the following day on Hulu.

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One artist makes our annual list as a snub and a surprise, because when it comes to Morgan Wallen

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