Lainey Wilson Stuns Winning Entertainer Of The Year And More At 57th CMA Awards
Lainey Wilson emerged the top winner at the 57th CMA Awards Wednesday night, accepting five statues for categories including the night’s most prestigious award, Entertainer of the Year, along with Album of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year and more.
Wilson is the first female to win Entertainer of the Year since Taylor Swift took the trophy in 2011.
“This is all I’ve ever wanted to do; this is all I’ve known how to do,” Wilson said from the stage. “I think we’ve played about 186 shows this year. I’ve been in this town for 12 ½ years, and it finally feels like country music is loving me back. I love country music with my whole heart. Thank you all for letting me be me and giving me this opportunity.”
Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning hosted the show, which was packed with memorable performances and rousing collaborations, including: Jelly Roll and Wynonna; Little Big Town with Tanya Tucker; Old Dominion with Megan Moroney; HARDY, Morgan Wallen and Post Malone for Joe Diffie; Kenny Chesney with Mac McAnally and Alan Jackson with Zac Brown Band for Jimmy Buffett and Chris Stapleton with Carly Pearce.
HARDY was the night’s other top winner, taking two categories before the show started with Wilson for their duet “wait in the truck.”
Other winners include Chris Stapleton, Old Dominion, Brothers Osborne, Luk Combs and Jelly Roll. Here’s a complete list of the night’s winners.
57th CMA Awards winners:
Entertainer of the Year:
Lainey Wilson
Album of the Year:
“Bell Bottom Country”
Lainey Wilson
PRODUCER(S): Jay Joyce
MIX ENGINEER(S): Jason Hall, Jay Joyce
Broken Bow Records
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:
Brothers Osborne
New Artist of the Year:
Jelly Roll
Single of the Year:
“Fast Car”
Luke Combs
PRODUCER(S): Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton
MIX ENGINEER(S): Chip Matthews
River House Artists / Columbia Nashville
Song of the Year:
“Fast Car”
Tracy Chapman
Musical Event of the Year:
“wait in the truck,” HARDY (feat. Lainey Wilson)
Music Video of the Year:
“wait in the truck,” HARDY (feat. Lainey Wilson)
Musician of the Year:
Jenee Fleenor
