54th Annual CMA Awards: New Artist of the Year Nominees

by Courtney.Brace on November 5, 2020, 01:11pm. EDT

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This category means alot for new country artists. Take a look at this year’s New Artist of the Year nominees talking about family, music, and more.

Nominees:

Jimmie Allen

Ingrid Andress

Gabby Barrett

Carly Pearce

Morgan Wallen

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