In 2024, the Male Song of the Year was awarded to “Dirt Cheap” by Cody Johnson, written by Josh Phillips. Other notable contenders included “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” by Shaboozey, “Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma” by Luke Combs, “Bulletproof” by Nate Smith, “I Can Feel It” by Kane Brown, “Let Your Boys Be Country” by Jason Aldean, “Pink Skies” by Zach Bryan, and “Take Her Home” by Kenny Chesney. The Male Artist of the Year nominees included Bailey Zimmerman, Chris Stapleton, Cody Johnson, Jelly Roll, Kane Brown, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, and Zach Bryan.
The Group/Duo Song of the Year award went to “Different About You” by Old Dominion, with competition from “Break Mine” by Brothers Osborne, “For The Both of Us” by Dan + Shay, “I Tried A Ring On” by Tigirlily Gold, “Love You Back” by Lady A, “smoke & a light” by Ole 60, “Tie Up” by Zac Brown Band, and “Wanna Be Loved” by The Red Clay Strays. The New Artist Song of the Year was won by “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” by Shaboozey, beating out competitors like “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’)” by Dasha, “Betrayal” by Warren Zeiders, “Bulletproof” by Nate Smith, “Devil You Know” by Tyler Braden, “Sweet Dreams” by Koe Wetzel, “Tennessee Don’t Mind” by Kameron Marlowe, and “Wind Up Missin’ You” by Tucker Wetmore.
In the Cover Song of the Year category, “Sun to Me” by mgk emerged as the winner, covering a song by Zach Bryan. Other notable covers included “BLACKBIIRD” by Beyoncé, Brittney Spencer, Tanner Adell, Tiera Kennedy & Reyna Roberts, “Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond Of Each Other” by Orville Peck & Willie Nelson, “Dancing with Myself” by Maren Morris, “JOLENE” by Beyoncé, “Perfectly Lonely” by Parker McCollum, “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by Lana Del Rey, and “Three Little Birds” by Kacey Musgraves. The Storytelling Song of the Year was awarded to “Dirt Cheap” by Cody Johnson, written by Josh Phillips. Other nominees included compelling narratives from Beyoncé, Kacey Musgraves, Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen, Zach Bryan, Kelsea Ballerini, George Strait, and Luke Combs.
In the Collaboration Song of the Year category, “I Remember Everything” by Zach Bryan featuring Kacey Musgraves was the winner, with other notable collaborations including “BLACKBIIRD” by Beyoncé, Brittney Spencer, Tanner Adell, Tiera Kennedy & Reyna Roberts, “Can’t Break Up Now” by Old Dominion & Megan Moroney, “Chevrolet” by Dustin Lynch feat. Jelly Roll, “Hey Driver” by Zach Bryan feat. The War And Treaty, “Mamaw’s House” by Thomas Rhett feat. Morgan Wallen, “The One (Pero No Como Yo)” by Carin Leon & Kane Brown, and “you look like you love me” by Ella Langley feat. Riley Green. The 2024 Awards showcased a diverse range of talent in the country music scene, celebrating both established artists and new voices making their mark in the industry.
