Country’s progressive wing flexed its muscles Wednesday night during the 52nd Annual CMA Awards, aired on ABC. Chris Stapleton and Kacey Musgraves snapped up key hardware, as did Old Dominion, Brothers Osborne and seminal outlier Keith Urban. Luke Combs snagged New Artist, while Carrie Underwood and MacMcAnally will need to enlarge their mantelpieces to make room for yet more trophies.
Compare your picks with Holly Gleason’s predictions, which you’ll find right over here. In one case, Holly would've been better off going with her heart, as you'll see if you choose to play.
The nominees and winners:
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Kenny Chesney
Chris Stapleton
Keith Urban
SINGLE OF THE YEAR
“Broken Halos” – Chris Stapleton Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton Mix Engineer: Vance Powell
“Drinkin’ Problem” – Midland Producers: Dann Huff, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne Mix Engineer: Justin Niebank
“Drowns the Whiskey” – Jason Aldean (Feat. Miranda Lambert) Producer: Michael Knox Mix Engineer: Jeff Braun
“Meant to Be” – Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line Producer: Willshire Mix Engineer: Serban Ghenea
“Tequila” – Dan + Shay
Producers: Scott Hendricks, Dan Smyers Mix Engineer: Jeff Juliano
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
From A Room: Volume 2 – Chris Stapleton Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton
Golden Hour – Kacey Musgraves Producers: Ian Fitchuk, Daniel Tashian, Kacey Musgraves
Graffiti U – Keith Urban Producers: Keith Urban, Dan McCarroll, J.R. Rotem, Josh Kerr, Jason Evigan, Greg Wells, Benny Blanco, Ed Sheeran, Johnny McDaid, Jesse Shatkin, Jimmy Robbins, Oscar Holter, Matt Rad, Eric Valentine, Ian Kirkpatrick, Mike Elizondo, Captain Cuts, Ross Copperman, Dann Huff, Peter Karlsson
Life Changes – Thomas Rhett Producers: Julian Bunetta, Jesse Frasure, Dann Huff, Joe London, Thomas Rhett
The Mountain – Dierks Bentley Producers: Ross Copperman, Jon Randall Stewart, Arturo Buenahora Jr.
SONG OF THE YEAR
“Body Like a Back Road” Songwriters: Zach Crowell, Sam Hunt, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne
“Broken Halos” Songwriters: Mike Henderson, Chris Stapleton
“Drowns the Whiskey” Songwriter: Brandon Kinney, Jeff Middleton, Josh Thompson
“Drunk Girl” Songwriter: Scooter Carusoe, Tom Douglas, Chris Janson
“Tequila” Songwriter: Nicolle Galyon, Jordan Reynolds, Dan Smyers
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Maren Morris
Kacey Musgraves
Carrie Underwood
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Dierks Bentley
Luke Combs
Thomas Rhett
Chris Stapleton
Keith Urban
VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
Lady Antebellum
LANCO
Little Big Town
Midland
Old Dominion
VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Maddie & Tae
Sugarland
MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR
“Burning Man” – Dierks Bentley Feat. Brothers Osborne
“Dear Hate” – Maren Morris (Feat. Vince Gill)
“Drowns the Whiskey” – Jason Aldean (Feat. Miranda Lambert)
“Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” – David Lee Murphy (with Kenny Chesney)
“Meant to Be” – Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line
MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
Jerry Douglas, Dobro
Paul Franklin, Steel Guitar
Dann Huff, Guitar
Mac McAnally, Guitar
Derek Wells, Guitar
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
“Babe” – Sugarland (Featuring Taylor Swift) Director: Anthony Mandler
“Cry Pretty” – Carrie Underwood Director: Randee St. Nicholas
“Drunk Girl” – Chris Janson Director: Jeff Venable
“Marry Me” – Thomas Rhett Director: TK McKamy
“Tequila” – Dan + Shay Director: Patrick Tracy
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Lauren Alaina
Luke Combs
Chris Janson
Midland
Brett Young
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TIKTOK BANNED!
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THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
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