It’s a good year to be Lainey Wilson. The singer-songwriter leads the pack of CMA Awards nominees with six nods, including for Female Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year, for her debut Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin‘ album. “6 NOMINATIONS!?!? I’m speechless,” Wilson tweeted. “While I try to find the words just know that I’m blown away…
The 2022 CMA Awards nominations are out, with Lainey Wilson leading the list of nominees with six nods, followed by Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce and Chris Stapleton, who each have five nods. As usual, we (rightfully) saw a few familiar names, along with a few surprise additions, and also were disappointed to find some glaring omissions. Keep reading to see the biggest snubs…
The 2022 CMA Awards nominees are out! Lainey Wilson leads the list of nominees with six nods, followed by Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce and Chris Stapleton, who each have five nods. See the complete list of nominees below. Entertainer of the Year: Luke Combs Miranda Lambert Chris Stapleton Carrie Underwood Morgan Wallen Female Vocalist of the Year: Miranda Lambert…
Carly Pearce still can’t believe she is the reigning CMA Female Vocalist of the Year. The Kentucky native, who was crowned the winner in November, is still coming to terms with her title, even after all this time. “I stare at it quite often,” Pearce admits to her record label. “It’s really still hard, even eight months later, to…
Luke Bryan will host the upcoming 2022 CMA Awards with one impressive co-host: NFL star Peyton Manning! The news was announced when Bryan was serving as a guest co-host with Ryan Seacrest, on Live! With Kelly and Ryan. “Being a part of such a historical night that honors my peers and country music is such a privilege,” says Bryan. “When…
The 2021 CMA Awards might be where trophies are handed out, but it’s also a night filled with live music. Whether it was an all-star duet, a few guest artists or a stunning acoustic performance, we rounded up ten of our favorite performances of the night. Thomas Rhett, “Country Again” Thomas Rhett skipped the bells and whistles to perform…
Chris Stapleton was nominated in five CMA Awards categories at the recent ceremony, winning in four of them. The Kentucky native won in every category he was nominated in, with the exception of Entertainer of the Year, which went to Luke Combs instead — and no one is happier for the “Cold as You” singer than Stapleton. “Listen, you…
Carly Pearce knew she was having an amazing 2021, which included becoming a Grand Ole Opry member and opening for Lady A, but even she never predicted her year would also include winning the CMA Award for Female Vocalist of the Year. Pearce was nominated along with an impressive list of female artists, including Ashley McBryde, Gabby Barrett,…
Luke Combs is the reigning CMA Awards Entertainer of the Year! Combs, who was also nominated in the category last year, beat out Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Carrie Underwood, and the 2020 Entertainer of the Year, Eric Church, to take home the trophy. Alan Jackson handed the award to an emotional Combs. “I can tell you from experience,” Jackson…
Carly Pearce has another trophy to add to her growing collection! The Grand Ole Opry member won the CMA Award for Female Vocalist of the Year, beating out Gabby Barrett, Miranda Lambert, Ashley McBryde and Maren Morris to take home the coveted trophy. In a show of true solidarity and friendship, McBryde helped Pearce up to stage, later…
