Winning a CMA award is considered to be one of the highest honors in country music. To even be nominated is an honor all in itself. While all of this year's nominees are deserving of recognition, there are a few noticeable absences. We have rounded up our picks for the biggest snubs for the 2022 CMA Awards. Let's see if you agree.

Entertainer of the Year

Carly Pearce

Thomas Rhett

Album of the Year

American Heartbreak by Zach Bryan

Good Person by Ingrid Andress

Mr. Saturday Night by Jon Pardi

Song of the Year

"Circles Around This Town" by Maren Morris

"Something In The Orange" by Zach Bryan

"Til You Can't" by Cody Johnson

Single of the Year

"Las Night Lonely" by Jon Pardi

"If I Was A Cowboy" by Miranda Lambert

"To Be Loved By You" by Parker McCollum

Female Vocalist of the Year

Maren Morris

Kelsea Ballerini

Male Vocalist of the Year

Jimmie Allen

Jon Pardi

New Artist of the Year

Zach Bryan

BRELAND

ERNEST

Musical Event of the Year

"Flower Shops" by ERNEST feat. Morgan Wallen

"Wishful Drinking" by Ingrid Andress and Sam Hunt

Music Video of the Year

"Circles Around This Town" by Maren Morris

"Like I Love Country Music" by Kane Brown

"HEARTFIRST" by Kelsea Ballerini

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