CMA Awards 2023: Winners revealed – Lainey Wilson takes home Entertainer of the Year
Lainey Wilson reigned supreme, clinching Album of the Year, Female Vocalist, and two additional awards for her collaboration with Hardy.
Updated : November 09, 2023 11:14 AM ISTLainey Wilson reigned supreme, clinching Album of the Year, Female Vocalist, and two additional awards for her collaboration with Hardy.
Lainey Wilson at the CMA (Source: People)
Lainey Wilson quickly made a splash, grabbing the Entertainer of the Year award at the CA Awards. It was only her second time being nominated for anything, and the first time she was up for the top prize. The rising star snagged the biggest award of the night.
Right off the bat, the big buzz at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena was all about Luke Combs covering Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car." He scored the first two awards televised for single of the year and song of the year.
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The evening's lineup features a performance by Post Malone and Morgan Wallen, who will come together to present a medley of timeless country classics. Additionally, an all-star tribute honoring the legendary Jimmy Buffett will be led by Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Zac Brown, and the esteemed Buffett band member, Mac McAnally.
Here are the complete list of winners
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Lainey Wilson
SINGLE OF THE YEAR
Fast Car – Luke Combs
Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton
Mix Engineer: Chip Matthews
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Bell Bottom Country – Lainey Wilson
Producer: Jay Joyce
Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce
SONG OF THE YEAR
“Fast Car”
Songwriter: Tracy Chapman
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
MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
Jenee Fleenor
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
“Wait in the Truck” – Hardy (feat. Lainey Wilson)
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Jelly Roll