Country music had a great time on Wednesday night, as CMA Awards were presented. CMA Awards were presented.
A first time nominee Lainey Wilson was the top of the list of nominees heading into the show . She ended the evening with major awards which included the best new artist and female singer award of the year.
The emotional Wilson announced in his acceptance remarks: “I know I’m new to many people But I’m going to not let you all down. I promise you.”
Luke Combs also had a spectacular night, taking the stage as an entertainer and a winner. Combs received the highly sought-after entertainment of the year award as well as Album of the Year.
The evening began with a poignant tribute to famous Loretta Lynn, which featured Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire and Carrie Underwood taking the stage together. Jerry Lee Lewis, who passed away in the month of May at age 87 was also honored during an appearance by Elle King and The Black Keys.
The other performers were Kelly Clarkson, who performed along with Kelsea Ballerini, Carly Pearce, and Luke Bryan who performed the double role of host with Peyton Manning.
Dierks Bentley as well as Wilson were among the many artists who took to the stage in order to pay tribute to Alan Jackson, the recipient of the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award.
Here is the list with winners:
ENTERTAINER of the Year
Luke Combs *WINNER
Miranda Lambert
Chris Stapleton
Carrie Underwood
Morgan Wallen
SINGLE of the Year
“Buy Dirt” – Jordan Davis featuring Luke Bryan
“half from my home town””half of my hometown” Kelsea Ballerini with Kenny Chesney
“Never Wanted To Be That Girl” – Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde
“‘Til You Can’t” – Cody Johnson *WINNER
“You should probably leave” Chris Stapleton Chris Stapleton
ALBUM of the Year
“Growin’ Up” – Luke Combs *WINNER
“Humble Quest” – Maren Morris
“Palomino” – Miranda Lambert
“Sayin”What I’m Thinking'” – Lainey Wilson
“Time, Tequila and Therapy” — Old Dominion
SONG Of The Year
“Buy Dirt” – Jordan Davis featuring Luke Bryan *WINNER
“Never Wanted To Be That Girl” – Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde
“Sand Inside My Boots” Morgan Wallen Morgan Wallen
“Things A Man Must To” Lainey Wilson – Lainey Wilson
“You Should Most Likely Leave” Chris Stapleton Chris Stapleton
FEMALE VOCALIST OF The Year
Miranda Lambert
Ashley McBryde
Carly Pearce
Carrie Underwood
Lainey Wilson *WINNER
Male Vocalist of the Year
Eric Church
Luke Combs
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton *WINNER
Morgan Wallen
Vocal Group of the Year
Lady A
Little Big Town
Midland
Old Dominion *WINNER
Zac Brown Band
Vocal DUO OF THE YEAR
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne *WINNER
Dan + Shay
LOCASH
Maddie & Tae
The MUSICAL EVENT OF YEAR
“Beers on me” (Remix) Dierks Bentley with Brelande and Harly
“If I Didn’t Love You” – Jason Aldean & Carrie Underwood
“Longneck way to go” Midland – Midland which features Jon Pardi
“Never say Never” – Cole Swindell with Lainey Wilson
“Never Wanted To Be That Girl””Never wanted to be that girl” Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde *WINNER
Musician of the Year
Jenee Fleenor Fiddle *WINNER
Paul Franklin, Steel guitar
Brent Mason, Guitar
Ilya Toshinskiy, Banjo
Derek Wells, Guitar
MUSICAL VIDEO OF THE YEAR
“I Bet You Consider Me” (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault) Taylor Swift – Taylor Swift with Chris Stapleton
“Longneck Way to Go” Midland – Midland which features Jon Pardi
“Never say Never” – Cole Swindell with Lainey Wilson
“Never Wanted To Be That Girl” – Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde
“‘Til You Can’t” – Cody Johnson *WINNER
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
HARDY
Walker Hayes
Cody Johnson
Parker McCollum
Lainey Wilson *WINNER
