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McAnally's CMA Song Noms Shatter Record
27 Oct
Summary
- Shane McAnally secured his 11th CMA song of the year nomination.
- He broke the record previously held by Alan Jackson.
- McAnally started as a recording artist before songwriting success.
Shane McAnally has officially set a new record, receiving his 11th CMA Song of the Year nomination. This accomplishment surpasses the previous record co-held by Country Music Hall of Famer Alan Jackson, cementing McAnally's legacy in country music.
His journey in music began not as a songwriter, but as a recording artist. McAnally's innate talent for identifying the core of a song, often a single powerful phrase, has guided his success. He notes that certain lyrical moments, like 'A little messed up, but we're all alright' from Kenny Chesney's 'American Kids,' signal a song's potential.
McAnally's first major songwriting cut was Lee Ann Womack's 'Last Call' in 2008. His career also includes a 2010 Billboard No. 1 with Kenny Chesney's 'Somewhere With You.' His work with Kacey Musgraves has been particularly fruitful, including the CMA-winning song 'Follow Your Arrow' in 2014 and the nominated 'Dry Spell' this year, demonstrating a strong creative partnership.
This latest nomination highlights McAnally's consistent impact, with one of his nominated songs, Sam Hunt's 'Body Like a Back Road,' having received nominations in both 2017 and 2018. The CMA Awards are scheduled for November 18th.
