53rd Annual Country Music Association Awards
The 53rd Annual Country Music Association Awards were announced last night, and here are the winners!
Introduction
The 53rd Annual Country Music Association Awards were held on November 6, 2019, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The show was hosted by Carrie Underwood and Reba McEntire.
This year’s show featured performances by some of country music’s biggest stars, including Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Kane Brown, Brothers Osborne, Eric Church, Dan + Shay, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Midland, Old Dominion, Thomas Rhett, Blake Shelton & Gwen Stefani and more.
The night’s big winners included Laird Hamilton (Entertainer of the Year), Keith Urban (Male Vocalist of the Year), Carrie Underwood (Female Vocalist of the Year) and Maren Morris (Album of the Year for “GIRL”).
Winners
The 53rd Annual Country Music Association Awards were handed out last night in Nashville, with many familiar faces taking home top honors. Keith Urban was the big winner of the evening, taking home four awards, including Entertainer of the Year. Urban was also nominated for five Grammy Awards earlier this year.
Entertainer of the Year
Entertainer of the Year is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon an artist in country music. The award recognizes an artist who has made exceptional contributions to the genre and has demonstrated a continued commitment to excellence. This year’s nominees for Entertainer of the Year are:
-Garth Brooks
-Luke Bryan
-Kenny Chesney
-Miranda Lambert
-Reba McEntire
– Keith Urban
The 53rd Annual Country Music Association Awards will air live on Wednesday, November 8th at 8|7c on ABC.
Male Vocalist of the Year
The Male Vocalist of the Year is a Country Music Association Award that was first presented in 1967. The award is given to a male vocalist who has released at least one single and an album during the eligibility period. The eligibility period for the 53rd Annual Country Music Association Awards is July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019.
The winner of the Male Vocalist of the Year for the 53rd Annual Country Music Association Awards is Chris Stapleton.
Female Vocalist of the Year
TheFemale Vocalist of the Year is a Country Music Association award. The award was first presented in 1967 to Loretta Lynn. The Female Vocalist of the Year trophy depicts a woman playing a stringed instrument. Reba McEntire has won the most awards in this category, with seven wins (1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1991 and 1992).
The following is a list of past and present Female Vocalists of the Year:
-1967 – Loretta Lynn
-1968 – Tammy Wynette
-1969 – Tammy Wynette
-1970 – Tammy Wynette
-1971 – Nancy Sinatra
-1972 – Tanya Tucker
-1973 – Tanya Tucker
-1974 – Linda Ronstadt
-1975 – Crystal Gayle
-1976 – Linda Ronstadt Label changes separated artists in later years (such as in 1979), so specific years may not match up precisely.
In response to a question about winning the CMA award for seven consecutive years, McEntire said: “It was very special because that’s something that will never happen again…You know, they don’t give it seven years in a row anymore.” Some sources say that after McEntire’s win in 1992, the CMA no longer allowed an artist to win more than five times in this category. However, this information has not been confirmed by the CMA.
Vocal Duo of the Year
The Vocal Duo of the Year is a award presented at the Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, which are held annually to recognize achievement in country music. The award was first presented in 1967, and has been given out every year since then with the exception of 1970.
The finalists for the award are chosen by a vote of CMA members, who are made up of industry professionals such as musicians, producers, and engineers. The winner is then chosen by a panel of music critics and historians.
The award is given to duos who have released at least one album or single during the eligibility period. Duos must have made significant impact on the country music industry during that time to be considered for the award.
Vocal Group of the Year
The Vocal Group of the Year is a Country Music Association award that has been given since the 1st Annual CMA Awards in 1967.[1] The award is presented to successful country music vocal groups, duos or collaborations.
Over the years, many different groups have been given this award, including some who are no longer together as a group. Some notable examples include:
-The Statler Brothers (4 wins)
-The Oak Ridge Boys (4 wins)
-Alabama (2 wins)
-The Dixie Chicks (2 wins)
-Lady Antebellum (2 wins)
-Brooks & Dunn (1 win)
-Eli Young Band (1 win)
-Florida Georgia Line (1 win)
New Artist of the Year
This award goes to a promising new artist who has shown great potential in the country music industry. This year’s nominees are:
-Ashley McBryde
-Luke Combs
-Kane Brown
-Carly Pearce
-Midland
And the winner is…Ashley McBryde!
Album of the Year
If there’s one album that lives up to its name in 2020, it’s Miranda Lambert’s Wildcard. The project is a masterclass in songcraft, with each of the 13 tracks feeling like a potential radio hit. It’s also a deeply personal album for Lambert, who opens up about her divorce from Blake Shelton and her struggle to find herself again. “I needed to write an album about what I was going through,” Lambert told the Tennessean. “I’ve been divorced, I’ve been heartbroken, I’ve had some really great days, I’ve had some really tough days.” Throughout it all, Lambert never loses sight of who she is: a country music superstar with a gift for writing songs that speak to the human condition.
Single of the Year
This award is presented to the artist(s), producer(s), recording engineer(s) and/or mixer(s) of a single track. Tracks are eligible for this award if they were first released or if they achieved their greatest prominence during the Eligibility Year. (Note: In the Single of the Year category, both artist and producer credits are eligible to receive awards.)
-What I Want You To Know – Chris Lane & Tori Kelly
-One Too Many – Keith Urban & P!nk
-The Bones – Maren Morris
Song of the Year
The Song of the Year award is given to the songwriter(s) of the winning song. No formal nominations are announced, and the award is given to the songwriter(s) of the song judged to be the best in terms of composition, lyrics, and melody. Songs written by professional songwriters who did not have any commercially released recordings during the eligibility period are also eligible for this award.
Musical Event of the Year
The musical event of the year was awarded to “[The Pistol Annies](https://www.cmaawards.com/), Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe & Angaleena Presley” for their song “I Feel a Sin Comin’ On.”
Performances
This year’s Country Music Association Awards are set to be full of performances from some of the biggest names in country music. Some of the artists who are scheduled to perform include Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Florida Georgia Line, and more. The 53rd Annual Country Music Association Awards will air live on Wednesday, November 13 at 8|7c on ABC.
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are set to perform at the 53rd Annual Country Music Association Awards. The show will air live on ABC on November 11th.
Keith Urban
Keith Urban is a popular country music singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Australia. He has released nine studio albums, of which three have been certified multi-platinum and two have been certified gold. He has also won four Grammy Awards, including Best Male Country Vocal Performance and Best Country Album. In 2017, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Urban’s most recent album, Graffiti U, was released in 2018. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and received positive reviews from critics.
On November 8, 2018, Urban performed at the 53rd Annual Country Music Association Awards. He was nominated for four awards, including Entertainer of the Year, but did not win any of them.
Luke Bryan
Luke Bryan was born in 1976 in rural Georgia, and he has been a fixture on the country music scene since the early 2000s. He has won numerous awards, including the Academy of Country Music’s Entertainer of the Year award twice. He is also a member of the Grand Ole Opry. At the 53rd Annual Country Music Association Awards, Luke Bryan won the award for Male Vocalist of the Year.
Miranda Lambert
Miranda Lambert took home the coveted prize for entertainer of the year at the 53rd annual Country Music Association Awards on Sunday night, besting stiff competition from Carrie Underwood, Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan.
It was a history-making moment for Lambert, who became the first woman in more than a decade to win the top honor. The last time a female won entertainer of the year was in 2005, when Brooks & Dunn took home the prize.
Lambert’s victory comes as no surprise to those who have been following her career closely. The country superstar has had an eventful year, both professionally and personally.
Blake Shelton
Blake Shelton was born in Ada, Oklahoma, on June 18, 1976. He started singing at an early age and was inspired by country music artists such as George Strait and Randy Travis. Shelton made his break into the music industry in 2001 with the release of his debut album, “The Dreamer.” Since then, he has released 11 studio albums and has won multiple awards, including thegrammy for Best Country Album for “Red River Blue” in 2012.
Conclusion
The 53rd Annual Country Music Association Awards were held on November 15, 2019, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The show was hosted by Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley for the 11th time. This was also the first time that the show was not live-streamed on CBS All Access.
The show concluded with a touching tribute to country legend Reba McEntire, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award. McEntire made a surprise appearance at the end of the tribute, which included performances by Dolly Parton, Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert, and Reba’s own son-in-law Kelly Clarkson. The show ended with a standing ovation for McEntire.
