# Shane McAnally Reflects on His Record-Breaking 11 CMA Song of the Year Nominations: ‘For a Songwriter, There’s No Bigger Acknowledgement’

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- Published: 2026-10-27T17:38:44+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-27T18:39:41+00:00
- Original publisher: Billboard
- Original article: https://www.billboard.com/lists/shane-mcanally-cma-song-of-the-year-nominations-record/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- McAnally sets a new record with 11 CMA Song of the Year nominations.
- His latest nomination is for Kacey Musgraves’ “Dry Spell”.
- He says the award recognises songwriters’ contributions.

## Summary

Shane McAnally has earned a record 11 CMA Song of the Year nominations, surpassing his previous tie with Alan Jackson. His latest nomination is for Kacey Musgraves’ “Dry Spell”, and he describes the category as one of the highest forms of recognition for a songwriter.

McAnally’s first nomination came in 2013, when he was recognised for both Musgraves’ “Merry Go ‘Round” and Miranda Lambert’s “Mama’s Broken Heart”. He won in 2014 with Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow”; his other nominated songs include Sam Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road”, which received nominations in both 2017 and 2018. His career has ranged from Lee Ann Womack’s country ballad “Last Call” to Kenny Chesney’s 2010 No. 1 “Somewhere With You”.

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