The 55th Annual Country Music Association Awards
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The 55th Annual Country Music Association Awards were held last night in Nashville, Tennessee. This year’s show was hosted by Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley.
Introduction
The 55th Annual Country Music Association Awards are set to take place on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. The show will broadcast live from Nashville’s Music City Center.
The awards show will feature performances from some of country music’s biggest stars, as well as several tributes to the genre’s legends. The night will also include the presentation of several prestigious awards, including the Entertainer of the Year.
This year’s show is sure to be a can’t-miss event for country music fans around the world.
Awards Show
The 55th Annual Country Music Association Awards will be held on November 11, 2020. This will be the first time the show will be held in Nashville, Tennessee since 2006. The awards show will be hosted by Reba McEntire.
Entertainers of the Year
The Entertainer of the Year is the highest honor that the Country Music Association can bestow upon an artist.
The award recognizes an artist who has made a significant impact on the format throughout their career. This is not necessarily measured by sales or single/album releases, but more so by an overall influence on the genre.
This year’s nominees for Entertainer of the Year are Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban and Chris Stapleton.
Male Vocalist of the Year
The Male Vocalist of the Year is an award presented annually by the Country Music Association (CMA). The award was first presented in 1967 to Jack Greene, and has been given every year since then. The winner is selected by a vote of CMA members.
The most awarded artist in this category is George Strait, who has won five times.Other notable past winners include Merle Haggard, Vince Gill, Alan Jackson, and Blake Shelton.
Female Vocalist of the Year
The Female Vocalist of the Year is a Country Music Association Award that is presented every year to honor the female vocalist who has released the highest-selling single in the United States. The award was first presented in 1967, and it has been presented every year since then with the exception of 1968 and 1969. The award is considered one of the most prestigious in country music, and it is one of the four top-level awards that are presented at the annual CMA Awards show.
The current holder of the title is Miranda Lambert, who won the award in 2020 for her single “Bluebird.” Previous winners include Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, and Miranda Lambert.
Vocal Duo of the Year
This award goes to the duo with the best vocal performance of the year.
The nominees for this award are:
-Brooks & Dunn
-Joey + Rory
-Montgomery Gentry
-The Civil Wars
-Thompson Square
The winner of this award is: Thompson Square
Vocal Group of the Year
The Vocal Group of the Year is a Country Music Association Award that has been given out annually since 1970. The award goes to the group who has made the biggest impact on the country music industry in the past year. In recent years, the award has been given to groups such as Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, and Zac Brown Band.
New Artist of the Year
This award is presented to a promising new artist who has released a breakthrough album or single within the past year. Previous winners include Chris Stapleton, Maren Morris, and Kacey Musgraves. This year’s nominees are Ashley McBryde, Caitlyn Smith, Cody Johnson, Midland, and Mitchell Tenpenny.
Album of the Year
The 55th Annual Country Music Association Awards was held on November 11, 2020. The Album of the Year award went to Old Dominion for their album “We Are Young and Free”.
Single of the Year
The Single of the Year is an award that is given by the Country Music Association to the artist who achieved single success within the last year. This award is based on sales and airplay.
Song of the Year
“Song of the Year” is an award presented at the Country Music Association Awards, an annual ceremony created to recognize outstanding achievement in the country music industry. The award was first presented in 1967, and has been given out every year since. It is one of the most prestigious awards in country music, and is considered one of the genre’s highest honors.
The award is given to the songwriter(s) of an original song that has been “performed publicly on radio, television, live concerts, or similar media during the preceding calendar year.” Songs must be submitted by their respective publishers for consideration; only songs that are published and/or administered by BMI, ASCAP, or SESAC are eligible. Songs must also be “recorded and released for sale” in order to be considered; recordings that are “promotional-only” or “for-airplay-only” are not eligible.
Music Video of the Year
The “Music Video of the Year” award is given to the artist, director and producer of the winning music video. The video must be country music-related, and it can be submitted by the artist, director, producer or record label.
Conclusion
The 55th Annual Country Music Association Awards were held on November 11, 2020. The show was hosted by Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker. The nominees were announced on September 1, 2020. Miranda Lambert won the most awards of the night, with four including Single of the Year for “Bluebird” and Song of the Year for “Bluebird”, her first Song of the Year win. Maren Morris won three awards including Album of the Year for GIRL. Ashley McBryde won two awards, including New Artist of the Year. Luke Combs won his second consecutive Entertainer of the Year award.
