Why it matters: The ACMs are an annual indicator of the major players on Music Row.
By the numbers: Megan Moroney leads the pack with nine nominations, followed by Miranda Lambert with eight. Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson are tied for third place with seven nominations each.
The big picture: Country music is a male-dominated genre, and talented female artists have struggled to break through for years. But these nominations reflect a growing group of women who are finding commercial success.
Reality check: Despite their dominant showing throughout the awards ballot, women are still underrepresented in the top category.
The field for entertainer of the year includes two women and five men.
What's next: The ACM Awards stream live on Prime Video at 7pm on May 17.
