Dubbed as “Country Music’s Biggest Night,” the Country Music Association (CMA) holds its most prestigious annual awards night. Country music artists, celebrities, and broadcasters are invited to witness the awarding of the best in their categories. The CMA Awards, also known as CMAs, are presented to these artists who have exemplified outstanding achievement in the country music industry. Every year, the show features performances and award presentations by famous country music artists. In some instances, pop and rock artists are also invited to grace the event.
In 1967, the first CMA Awards were presented. However, it was untelevised, and the first televised CMA Awards happened the following year. The main winner of that night was Eddy Arnold who bagged home the Entertainer of the Year award.
For this year, we are now on the 52nd edition of the show. The 2018 CMA Awards ceremony was held at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The show got aired on ABC at 8 PM ET.
For the 11th time, country music stars Brad Paisley, and Carrie Underwood hosted the show. Their hosting skills coupled with their comedic style truly entertained the viewers, and it was a great thing to see them back.
The Winners
For those of you who are waiting to know who the winners are, brace yourselves because here’s the complete list of winners at the 52nd annual CMA Awards that took place Wednesday, November 14, at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.
Entertainer of the Year
WINNER – Keith Urban
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Kenny Chesney
Chris Stapleton
Single of the Year
WINNER – “Broken Halos,” Chris Stapleton
“Drinkin’ Problem,” Midland
“Drowns the Whiskey,” Jason Aldean feat. Miranda Lambert
“Meant to Be,” Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line
“Tequila,” Dan + Shay
Female Vocalist of the Year
WINNER – Carrie Underwood
Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Maren Morris
Kacey Musgraves
Male Vocalist of the Year
WINNER – Chris Stapleton
Dierks Bentley
Luke Combs
Thomas Rhett
Keith Urban
Vocal Duo of the Year
WINNERS – Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Maddie & Tae
Sugarland
New Artist of the Year
WINNER – Luke Combs
Lauren Alaina
Chris Janson
Midland
Brett Young
Vocal Group of the Year
WINNER – Old Dominion
Lady Antebellum
LANCO
Little Big Town
Midland
Album of the Year
WINNER – Golden Hour, Kacey Musgraves
From A Room: Volume 2, Chris Stapleton
Graffiti U, Keith Urban
Life Changes, Thomas Rhett
The Mountain, Dierks Bentley
Song of the Year
WINNER – “Broken Halos,” Songwriters: Mike Henderson, Chris Stapleton
“Body Like A Back Road,” Songwriters: Zach Crowell, Sam Hunt, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne
“Drowns the Whiskey,” Songwriters: Brandon Kinney, Jeff Middleton, Josh Thompson
“Drunk Girl,” Songwriters: Scooter Carusoe, Tom Douglas, Chris Janson
“Tequila,” Songwriters: Nicolle Galyon, Jordan Reynolds, Dan Smyers
Musical Event of the Year
WINNER – “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright,” David Lee Murphy & Kenny Chesney
“Burning Man,” Dierks Bentley feat. Brothers Osborne
“Dear Hate,” Maren Morris feat. Vince Gill
“Drowns the Whiskey,” Jason Aldean feat. Miranda Lambert
“Meant to Be,” Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line
Music Video of the Year
WINNER – “Marry Me,” Thomas Rhett
“Babe,” Sugarland feat. Taylor Swift
“Cry Pretty,” Carrie Underwood
“Drunk Girl,” Chris Janson
“Tequila,” Dan + Shay
Musician of the Year
WINNER – Mac McAnally, Guitar
Jerry Douglas, Dobro
Paul Franklin, Steel Guitar
Dann Huff, Guitar
Derek Wells, Guitar
CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners! See Y’all again at the next CMA Awards!
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