Singer and Yellowstone TV star Lainey Wilson got here into the 2023 Nation Music Assn. Awards because the main nominee, and he or she lived as much as that advance billing by taking dwelling 5 trophies Wednesday together with the highest honor Entertainer of the 12 months.
The CMAs had been held on the Bridgestone Area in Nashville and broadcast reside on ABC. It is going to be streaming on Hulu on Thursday.
Performers on the night time included Wilson, Luke Bryan, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Kenny Chesney and a noticeably slimmer Put up Malone amongst others.
Wilson was the main nominee for a second yr in a row, boasting a document 9 nominations. Jelly Roll was second with 5, whereas Combs and Hardy every had 4.
Jelly Roll began the night time with shock visitor Wynonna Judd, each singing on the Jelly Roll hit “Want A Favor.”
Wynonna appeared to wish a favor to followers watching her efficiency. Many commented on how unsteady she appeared onstage, holding tight to Jelly Roll’s jacket. She has beforehand complained of vertigo, and should have suffered an premature bout.
Combs received for Single of the 12 months for his cowl of Tracy Chapman’s 1988 hit “Quick Automotive.” It additionally received Music of the 12 months, which went to Chapman because the songwriter.
Chapman didn’t attend, however presenter Sara Evans learn an announcement from her.
“I’m sorry I couldn’t be a part of you all,” she wrote, including that it was “actually an honor for my track to be acknowledged 35 years after its debut.”
The winners on the night time, listed in daring:
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Luke Combs
Chris Stapleton
Carrie Underwood
Morgan Wallen
Lainey Wilson
SINGLE OF THE YEAR
Award goes to Artist(s), Producer(s) and Combine Engineer(s)
“Quick Automotive” – Luke Combs
Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton
Combine Engineer: Chip Matthews
“Coronary heart Like a Truck” – Lainey Wilson
Producer: Jay Joyce
Combine Engineers: Jason Corridor, Jay Joyce
“Want A Favor” – Jelly Roll
Producer: Austin Nivarel
Combine Engineer: Jeff Braun
“Subsequent Factor You Know” – Jordan Davis
Producer: Paul DiGiovanni
Combine Engineer: Jim Cooley
“Wait within the Truck” – Hardy (feat. Lainey Wilson)
Producers: Hardy, Joey Moi, Jordan Schmidt, Derek Wells
Combine Engineer: Joey Moi
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Award goes to Artist, Producer(s) and Combine Engineer(s)
Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville – Ashley McBryde
Producers: John Osborne, John Peets
Combine Engineers: Gena Johnson, John Osborne
Bell Backside Nation – Lainey Wilson
Producer: Jay Joyce
Combine Engineers: Jason Corridor, Jay Joyce
Gettin’ Outdated – Luke Combs
Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton
Combine Engineers: Michael H. Brauer, Jim Cooley, Chip Matthews
One Factor At A Time – Morgan Wallen
Producers: Jacob Durrett, Charlie Good-looking, Joey Moi, Cameron Montgomery
Combine Engineers: Josh Ditty, Joey Moi, Eivind Nordland
Rolling Up the Welcome Mat – Kelsea Ballerini
Producers: Kelsea Ballerini, Alysa Vanderheym
Combine Engineers: Dan Grech-Marguerat, Alysa Vanderheym
SONG OF THE YEAR
Award goes to Songwriter(s)
“Quick Automotive”
Songwriter: Tracy Chapman
“Coronary heart Like A Truck”
Songwriters: Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson, Lainey Wilson
“Subsequent Factor You Know”
Songwriters: Jordan Davis, Greylan James, Chase McGill, Josh Osborne
“Tennessee Orange”
Songwriters: David Fanning, Paul Jenkins, Megan Moroney, Ben Williams
“Wait within the Truck”
Songwriters: Renee Blair, Michael Hardy, Hunter Phelps, Jordan Schmidt
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Ashley McBryde
Carly Pearce
Lainey Wilson
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Luke Combs
Jelly Roll
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
Woman A
Little Massive City
Midland
Outdated Dominion
Zac Brown Band
VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Maddie & Tae
The Warfare And Treaty
MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR
Award goes to Artists and Producer(s)
“Save Me” – Jelly Roll (with Lainey Wilson)
Producers: Zach Crowell, David Ray Stevens
“She Had Me At Heads Carolina (Remix)” – Cole Swindell & Jo Dee Messina
Producer: Zach Crowell
“Thank God” – Kane Brown (with Katelyn Brown)
Producer: Dann Huff
“Wait within the Truck” – Hardy (feat. Lainey Wilson)
Producers: Hardy, Joey Moi, Jordan Schmidt, Derek Wells
“We Don’t Combat Anymore” – Carly Pearce (that includes Chris Stapleton)
Producers: Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne, Carly Pearce
MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
Jenee Fleenor
Paul Franklin
Rob McNelley
Derek Wells
Charlie Worsham
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Award goes to Artist(s) and Director(s)
“Gentle On In The Kitchen” – Ashley McBryde
Director: Reid Lengthy
“Reminiscence Lane” – Outdated Dominion
Administrators: Mason Allen, Nicki Fletcher
“Want A Favor” – Jelly Roll
Director: Patrick Tohill
“Subsequent Factor You Know” – Jordan Davis
Director: Working Bear
“Wait within the Truck” – Hardy (feat. Lainey Wilson)
Director: Justin Clough
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Zach Bryan
Jelly Roll
Parker McCollum
Megan Moroney
Hailey Whitters