The winners of the 58th Annual CMA Awards are announced!
The 58th Annual CMA Awards took centre stage last night at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, with a glittering celebration of country music’s finest talents. Morgan Wallen was honoured with the prestigious Entertainer of the Year award for the first time in his career, while rising star Megan Moroney claimed the coveted New Artist of the Year title.
The night was one to remember, with Chris Stapleton emerging as the evening’s big winner, taking home an impressive three awards, including Song of the Year for his hit “White Horse.” Stapleton, alongside the legendary duo Brooks & Dunn, now holds the record for the most CMA wins of all time, with 19 total awards each.
Hosted by Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning, and Lainey Wilson, the ceremony was filled with quick wit and captivating chemistry, keeping viewers engaged throughout the evening. The show featured a star-studded line-up of performances, from Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Kacey Musgraves, and Chris Stapleton to stunning collaborations such as Kelsea Ballerini with Noah Kahan and a surprise appearance by George Strait, celebrating his 2024 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award.
Winners were announced across 12 categories, with some of the biggest names in country music presenting the awards, including Clint Black, Jeff Bridges, and Carly Pearce. The full list of winners included:
Entertainer of the Year: Morgan Wallen
Single of the Year: “White Horse” – Chris Stapleton (Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton, Morgane Stapleton; Mix Engineer: Vance Powell)
Album of the Year: Leather – Cody Johnson (Producer: Trent Willmon; Mix Engineer: Jack Clarke)
Song of the Year: “White Horse” – Songwriters: Chris Stapleton, Dan Wilson
Female Vocalist of the Year: Lainey Wilson
Male Vocalist of the Year: Chris Stapleton
Vocal Group of the Year: Old Dominion
Vocal Duo of the Year: Brooks & Dunn
Musical Event of the Year: “You Look Like You Love Me” – Ella Langley feat. Riley Green (Producer: Will Bundy)
Musician of the Year: Charlie Worsham – Guitar
Music Video of the Year: “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” – Lainey Wilson (Director: Patrick Tracy)
New Artist of the Year: Megan Moroney
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