CMA Awards 2023: Winners revealed – Lainey Wilson takes home Entertainer of the Year

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

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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