The results are in for country music’s biggest night!
The 56th annual Country Music Association Awards kicked off Wednesday night at Bridgestone Arena, withLuke Bryanand Peyton Manning taking on hosting duties.
Leading the pack for nominations this year is first-time nominee Lainey Wilson, whose 2021 albumSayin' What I’m Thinkin’earned her a total of six nominations, including album of the year, female vocalist of the year, new artist of the year, music video of the year, musical event of the year and song of the year.
Wilson is only the fourth artist in history to debut on the CMA ballot with six nominations as a first-time nominee, following in the footsteps steps of Glen Campbell,Brad PaisleyandKacey Musgraves.
Luke Combs; Lainey Wilson; Chris Stapleton.Terry Wyatt/WireImage (2); Michael Loccisano/Getty
Behind her, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, Chris Stapleton and songwriter and producer Shane McAnally each have five nominations, while Cody Johnson and songwriter and producer Josh Osborne notched four each.
Country music’s best and brightest are all on hand for a series of star-studded performances, includingLuke Combs,Cody Johnson,Reba McEntire,Cole Swindell,Luke Bryan,Carly Pearce,Miranda Lambert,Carrie UnderwoodandMorgan Wallen.
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There will also be a series of collaborations as well;Thomas RhettandKaty Perrywill sing their hit “Where We Started” together, whileElle KingandThe Black Keyswill honor the lateJerry Lee Lewiswith “Great Balls of Fire.”
Ashley McBryde; Cody Johnson, Carly Pearce.Terry Wyatt/Getty, Dave Pedley/Getty Images for iHeartRadio, Jason Kempin/Getty Images for CMT
Brothers Osborneand The War and Treaty will also perform together, as willChris Stapletonand Patty Loveless.Ashley McBrydeis also set to coverLinda Ronstadt’s “When Will I Be Loved” with help fromBrandy Clark,Caylee Hammack, Pillbox Patti andJohn Osborne.
Lainey Wilson.Rich Fury/Getty
Kelsea Ballerini,Kelly ClarksonandCarly Pearcewill take the stage together, as willZac Brown BandwithMarcus King, andHARDYand Lainey Wilson, who has the most nominations for the night.
There will also be plenty of A-list presenters, including Wynonna Judd, McEntire, Jeannie Seely and Tyler Hubbard, plus nominees Lady A, BRELAND, Lainey Wilson, Jordan Davis and Parker McCollum.
TJ Osborne and John Osborne.Jason Kempin/Getty
See below for the complete list of CMA Award winners, which will be updated through the night.
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Luke Combs
Miranda Lambert
Chris Stapleton
Carrie Underwood
Morgan Wallen
SINGLE OF THE YEAR
“Buy Dirt” — Jordan Davis featuringLuke Bryan; Producer: Paul DiGiovanni; Mix Engineer: Jim Cooley
“half of my hometown” —Kelsea Ballerini(feat. Kenny Chesney); Producers:Kelsea Ballerini, Ross Copperman, Jimmy Robbins; Mix Engineer: Dan Grech-Marguerat
“Never Wanted to Be That Girl” — Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde; Producers: Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne; Mix Engineer: Ryan Gore
“‘Til You Can’t” — Cody Johnson; Producer: Trent Willmon; Mix Engineer: Jack Clarke
“You Should Probably Leave” — Chris Stapleton; Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton; Mix Engineer: Vance Powell
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Growin’ Up— Luke Combs; Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton; Mix Engineers: Jim Cooley, Chip Matthews
Humble Quest—Maren Morris; Producer: Greg Kurstin; Mix Engineer: Serban Ghenea
Palomino—Miranda Lambert; Producers: Luke Dick,Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall, Mikey Reaves; Mix Engineer: Jason Lehning
Sayin' What I’m Thinkin'— Lainey Wilson; Producer: Jay Joyce; Mix Engineer: F. Reid Shippen
Time, Tequila & Therapy— Old Dominion; Producers: Shane McAnally, Old Dominion; Mix Engineer: Justin Niebank
SONG OF THE YEAR
“Buy Dirt” — Songwriters: Jacob Davis, Jordan Davis, Josh Jenkins, Matt Jenkins
“Never Wanted to Be That Girl” — Songwriters: Shane McAnally, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce
“Sand In My Boots” — Songwriters: Ashley Gorley, Michael Hardy, Josh Osborne
“Things a Man Oughta Know” — Songwriters: Jason Nix, Jonathan Singleton, Lainey Wilson
“You Should Probably Leave” — Songwriters: Chris DuBois, Ashley Gorley, Chris Stapleton
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Ashley McBryde
Carly Pearce
Lainey Wilson
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Eric Church
Cody Johnson
VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
Lady A
Little Big Town
Midland
Old Dominion
Zac Brown Band
VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
LOCASH
Maddie & Tae
MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR
“Beers On Me” —Dierks Bentleywith BRELAND & HARDY; Producers:Dierks Bentley, Ross Copperman
“If I Didn’t Love You” —Jason AldeanandCarrie Underwood; Producer: Michael Knox
“Longneck Way to Go” — Midland (featuring Jon Pardi); Producers: Dann Huff, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne
“Never Say Never” — Cole Swindell (with Lainey Wilson); Producer: Zach Crowell
“Never Wanted to Be That Girl” — Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde; Producers: Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne
MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
Jenee Fleenor, Fiddle
Paul Franklin, Steel guitar
Brent Mason, Guitar
Ilya Toshinskiy, Banjo
Derek Wells, Guitar
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
“I Bet You Think About Me” (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault) —Taylor Swift(featuring Chris Stapleton); Director: Blake Lively
“Longneck Way to Go” — Midland (featuring Jon Pardi); Director: Harper Smith
“Never Say Never” — Cole Swindell (with Lainey Wilson); Director: Michael Monaco
“Never Wanted to Be That Girl” — Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde; Director: Alexa Campbell
“‘Til You Can’t” — Cody Johnson; Director: Dustin Haney
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
HARDY
Walker Hayes
Parker McCollum
The 2022 CMA Awards are airing live from Nashville Nov. 9 from 8-11 p.m. EST on ABC.
source: people.com
