Two years ago @lukecombs was new artist of the year. Crazy. https://twitter.com/CountryMusic/status/1300778992287592459

I know we're supposed to be throwing confetti for 2 women being in here but does the CMA want a cookie for nominating two of the all time greats? And one, Miranda, who tours arenas while also being one of our overall greatest songwriters of any genre? ok sure here's a cookie

real progress would be Kacey & Maren in EOTY
real progress would be Mickey for new artist (even though she's not new)
real progress would be Margo & Kelsey for female artist
real progress would be Highwomen for group
real progress would be Ellen Angelico for instrumentalist

I also find it interesting that the year Kelsea Ballerini starts speaking more critically against country radio and in favor of racial justice suddenly she is nowhere to be found here

i know some of u r gonna "but the RULES" but u know how I feel about award show rules, they are not the constitution & we even amend that shit. come back to me next yr when Reyna Roberts is nominated for new artist, then we'll talk. Explain to me why Kane never makes it.