Post Malone and Morgan Wallen's collaboration 'I Had Some Help' is generating buzz ahead of the Country Music Association Awards, where the song is up for four awards: single, song, musical event, and music video of the year. This collaboration has propelled Wallen to become the night's top nominee, with a total of seven nominations, including entertainer of the year.
The CMA Awards, set to air at 8 p.m. Eastern on ABC and stream on Hulu starting Thursday, will feature a star-studded lineup of performances. The show will kick off with a joint performance by Malone and Chris Stapleton, and throughout the night, viewers can expect artist combos like Shaboozey, Luke Combs, Eric Church, Kelsea Ballerini, Noah Kahan, Thomas Rhett, Teddy Swims, and Brooks & Dunn with Jelly Roll.
In addition to the musical performances, the evening will include a multi-artist tribute to George Strait as he receives the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award. The awards are nominated and voted on by members of the Country Music Association, comprising music executives, artists, publicists, songwriters, and other industry professionals.
While some fans speculated about Beyoncé potentially receiving a nomination for her country-infused album 'Cowboy Carter,' released during the eligibility window, she did not make the list of nominees. However, Beyoncé made history earlier this year by topping the Billboard country albums chart, becoming the first Black woman to achieve this feat since the chart's inception in 1964.
Other notable nominees include Chris Stapleton and Cody Johnson, each receiving five nominations. Stapleton, in particular, could walk away with seven trophies if he wins his categories, as he is both an artist and producer on 'White Horse' and 'Higher,' nominated for single of the year and album of the year, respectively.
