The 59th Annual Country Music Association (CMA)’s award show is airing tonight on ABC at 8 p.m. Eastern Time and 7 p.m. Central Time. And country fans will finally find out who will take home the coveted chart-bullet trophy for the country music “Song of the Year” award.

The CMA nominees for the 59th Annual CMA Awards were announced in September. And the “Song of the Year” category nominees included “4x4xU,” written by Jon Decious, Aaron Raitiere, and Lainey Wilson; “Am I Okay?” written by Jessie Jo Dillon, Luke Laird, and Megan Moroney; “I Never Lie” written by Carson Chamberlain, Tim Nichols, and Zach Top; “Texas” written by Johnny Clawson, Josh Dorr, Lalo Guzman, and Kyle Sturrock; and “you look like you love me” written by Riley Green, Ella Langley, and Aaron Raitiere.

Even though there will only be one song of the year, all five of these country hits have made history by snagging nominations for their noteworthy impact on country music. Listen to them all here before the big announcement.

1. “4x4xU” – Jon Decious, Aaron Raitiere, and Lainey Wilson

“4x4xU” is a song by Lainey Wilson, released July 4, 2024, ahead of her fifth studio album Whirlwind, which dropped in August. Wilson co-wrote the track—a soulful, stripped-back ballad about finding the comfort of home in a loved one—with Jon Decious and Aaron Raitiere.

2. “Am I Okay?” – Jessie Jo Dillon, Luke Laird, and Megan Moroney

“Am I Okay?” is a song by Megan Moroney, which came out on August 26, 2024, as the lead single from her second studio album, Am I Okay?. Moroney wrote it along with Jessie Jo Dillon and Luke Laird. It’s all about wondering if she’s really okay now that she’s found a stable, steady love.

3. “I Never Lie” – Carson Chamberlain, Tim Nichols, and Zach Top

“I Never Lie,” by Zach Top, came out in April 5, 2024, with his debut album Cold Beer & Country Music. Top co-wrote the track with Carson Chamberlain and Tim Nichols. It’s a traditional country heartbreak song about a man who’s being honest with himself that he’s not really over someone.

4. “Texas” – Johnny Clawson, Josh Dorr, Lalo Guzman, and Kyle Sturrock

“Texas” is a song performed by Blake Shelton but written by Johnny Clawson, Josh Dorr, Lalo Guzman and Kyle Sturrock. It was released as a single on November 15, 2024. It’s a nostalgic country song about longing for a woman whose heart and roots belong to Texas.

5. “you look like you love me” by Riley Green, Ella Langley, and Aaron Raitiere

Ella Langley’s “you look like you love me,” featuring Riley Green, dropped on June 21, 2024. The duo wrote it together with Aaron Raitiere about a woman making the first move on a cowboy after sensing that he already feels the same way.

Together, these songs embody the heart and soul of contemporary country music, blending beautiful storytelling with emotionally authentic expressions. Catch the winner of the CMA’s “Song of the Year” award on ABC tonight.