The 57th annual Country Music Association Awards, held last night, were a celestial celebration of stars and music, graced by the hosting talents of Peyton Manning and Luke Bryan for the second consecutive year.
The Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, served as the enchanting venue for this prestigious event, drawing in some of the most illustrious figures in the country music realm.
Among the luminaries of the evening, Lainey Wilson emerged as a shining star, not only as the most nominated artist but also as the recipient of multiple prestigious awards.
With wins in categories like Entertainer of the Year, Album of the Year, and Female Vocalist of the Year, Wilson’s triumphs underscored her remarkable talent and undeniable impact on the country music landscape.
In an emotional moment, Wilson expressed her gratitude, remarking, “It finally feels like country music is starting to love me back,” as she accepted her accolades, marking a significant milestone in her career.
Additionally, Jelly Roll claimed his first-ever Country Music Association prize with the title of New Artist of the Year, further adding to the evening’s moments of celebration.
The complete list of 2023 CMA winners encompasses a diverse array of talents and contributions to the country music scene:
Entertainment Awards:
Luke Combs
Chris Stapleton
Carrie Underwood
Morgan Wallen
Best Single of the Year:
Luke Combs’ “Fast Car”
Lainey Wilson’s “Heart Like A Truck”
Jordan Davis’ “Next Thing You Know”
HARDY’s “Wait in the Truck” (ft. Lainey Wilson)
Annual Album of the Year:
Ashley McBryde
Lainey Wilson for “Bell Bottom Country”
Luke Combs
Morgan Wallen
Kelsea Ballerini
Annual Song of the Year:
“Fast Car”
“Heart Like A Truck”
“Next Thing You Know”
“Tennessee Orange”
“Wait in the Truck”
Musician of the Year:
Jenee Fleenor
Paul Franklin
Rob McNelley
Derek Wells
Charlie Worsham
Video of the Year in Music:
Ashley McBryde’s “Light On In The Kitchen”
Old Dominion’s “Memory Lane”
Jelly Roll’s “Need A Favor”
Jordan Davis’ “Next Thing You Know”
HARDY’s “Wait in the Truck” (ft. Lainey Wilson)
New Artist of the Year:
Zachary Bryan
Jelly Roll
Parker McCollum
Megan Moroney
Hailey Whitters
Female Vocalist of the Year:
Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Ashley McBryde
Carly Pearce
Lainey Wilson
Male Vocalist of the Year:
Luke Combs
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Vocal Group of the Year:
Old Dominion
Lady A
Little Big Town
Midland
The Zac Brown Band
Vocal Duo of the Year:
Dan + Shay
Maddie & Tae
Brooks & Dunn
The War And Treaty
Osborne Brothers
Musical Event of the Year:
“Save Me” by Jelly Roll (with Lainey Wilson)
“She Had Me At Heads Carolina (Remix)” by Jo Dee Messina and Cole Swindell
“Thank God” by Kane Brown (with Katelyn Brown)
HARDY (feat. Lainey Wilson) for “Wait in the Truck”
Carly Pearce’s “We Don’t Fight Anymore” (with Chris Stapleton)
With a diverse array of talent and accomplishments honored, the 57th annual CMA Awards proved to be a night of celebration and recognition, highlighting the continued vibrancy and creativity within the country music community.