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CMA Awards 2022: Winners List
(CTN NEWS) – In honor of the CMA Awards 2022, country music threw a party on Wednesday night.
Lainey Wilson was the frontrunner among starting nominees and ended up with several major awards, including a new artist and a female vocalist.
According to Wilson’s acceptance speech, “I know many of you are unfamiliar with me, but I will not disappoint you.”. It is my promise to you.”
As a performer and winner, Luke Combs also had a big night. His album and entertainer of the year awards were both coveted in CMA Awards 2022.
Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, and Carrie Underwood performed a moving tribute to Loretta Lynn. A performance by Elle King and The Black Keys also honored Jerry Lee Lewis, who died last month at age 87.
Kelly Clarkson performed with Kelsea Ballerini and Carly Pearce, and Luke Bryan served as host along with Peyton Manning.
Dierks Bentley and Wilson also appeared on the stage to honor Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Alan Jackson.
Winners list:
CMA Entertainer of the Year
WINNER: Luke Combs
- Miranda Lambert
- Chris Stapleton
- Carrie Underwood
- Morgan Wallen
https://twitter.com/CountryMusic/status/1590554664650829825
Female Vocalist of the Year
Lainey Wilson
WINNER: Lainey Wilson
- Miranda Lambert
- Ashley McBryde
- Carly Pearce
- Carrie Underwood
And the #CMAawards for Female Vocalist of the Year goes to FIRST-TIME category winner, @LaineyWilson!! Congratulations! ❤️✨ pic.twitter.com/h1tJ98kpuA
— CMA Country Music (@CountryMusic) November 10, 2022
Male Vocalist of the Year
Chris Stapleton
WINNER: Chris Stapleton
- Eric Church
- Luke Combs
- Cody Johnson
- Morgan Wallen
https://twitter.com/CountryMusic/status/1590548722269978625
Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award: Alan Jackson
Album of the Year
Luke Combs
WINNER: Growin’ Up – Luke Combs
- Humble Quest – Maren Morris
- Palomino – Miranda Lambert
- Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’ – Lainey Wilson
- Time, Tequila & Therapy – Old Dominion
https://twitter.com/CountryMusic/status/1590536023401844736
New Artist of the Year
Lainey Wilson
WINNER: Lainey Wilson
- HARDY
- Walker Hayes
- Cody Johnson
- Parker McCollum
https://twitter.com/CountryMusic/status/1590538862505627648
Vocal Group of the Year
Vocal Group
WINNER: Old Dominion
- Lady A
- Little Big Town
- Midland
- Zac Brown Band
https://twitter.com/CountryMusic/status/1590525283081519104
Vocal Duo of the Year
Vocal Duo
WINNER: Brothers Osborne
- Brooks & Dunn
- Dan + Shay
- LOCASH
- Maddie & Tae
https://twitter.com/CountryMusic/status/1590520577802276864
Musician of the Year
WINNER: Jenee Fleenor (Fiddle)
- Paul Franklin (Steel guitar)
- Brent Mason (Guitar)
- Ilya Toshinskiy (Banjo)
- Derek Wells (Guitar)
https://twitter.com/CountryMusic/status/1590499347397251073
Single of the Year
WINNER: “’Til You Can’t” – Cody Johnson | Producer: Trent Willmon | Mix Engineer: Jack Clarke
- “Buy Dirt” – Jordan Davis featuring Luke Bryan
Producer: Paul DiGiovanni
Mix Engineer: Jim Cooley - “half of my hometown” – Kelsea Ballerini (feat. Kenny Chesney)
Producers: Kelsea Ballerini, Ross Copperman, Jimmy Robbins
Mix Engineer: Dan Grech-Marguerat - “Never Wanted To Be That Girl” – Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde
Producers: Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne
Mix Engineer: Ryan Gore - “You Should Probably Leave” – Chris Stapleton
Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton
Mix Engineer: Vance Powell
The 2022 #CMAawards Single of the Year is… "'Til You Can't" by @CodyJohnson! ⭐ Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/muKpS1dlnW
— CMA Country Music (@CountryMusic) November 10, 2022
Song of the Year
WINNER: “Buy Dirt” | Songwriters: Jacob Davis, Jordan Davis, Josh Jenkins, Matt Jenkins
- “Never Wanted To Be That Girl” | Songwriters: Shane McAnally, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce
- “Sand In My Boots” | Songwriters: Ashley Gorley, Michael Hardy, Josh Osborne
- “Things A Man Oughta Know” | Songwriters: Jason Nix, Jonathan Singleton, Lainey Wilson
- “You Should Probably Leave” | Songwriters: Chris DuBois, Ashley Gorley, Chris Stapleton
https://twitter.com/CountryMusic/status/1590516675702829057
Musical Event of the Year
WINNER: “Never Wanted To Be That Girl” – Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde (Producers: Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne)
https://twitter.com/CountryMusic/status/1590338834998661122
Musical Video of the Year
WINNER: “’Til You Can’t” – Cody Johnson (Director: Dustin Haney)
https://twitter.com/CountryMusic/status/1590339211156393985
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