2021 American Music Award Nominees Announced – Country Categories

by jwills | October 28, 2021

The American Music Awards have released their final list of nominees of 2021.

In the country categories, the list of artists include Dan + Shay, Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert, Chris Young, Kane Brown, Lady A, Jason Aldean, Carrie Underwood, Lee Brice, Florida Georgia Line, Luke Bryan, Maren Morris, Zac Brown Band, Luke Combs, Kacey Musgraves, Morgan Wallen, Gabby Barrett, Walker Hayes & Old Dominion.

Gabby Barrett and Chris Stapleton both lead with 3 nominations each in the country music categories – Gabby: Album (Goldmine), Song (“The Good Ones”) & Favorite Female Country Artist. Chris: Album (Starting Over), Song (“Starting Over”) & Favorite Male Country Artist.

Carrie Underwood was not only nominated as Favorite Female Country Artist, but she also received a nod for Favorite Inspirational Artist category too.

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The American Music Awards will be handed out live on ABC TV Sunday November 21st.

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