And the 2022 CMA Award goes to …?
The 56th annual CMA Awards take place Wednesday inside Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, where “Country Girl” singer Luke Bryan co-hosts with NFL legend Peyton Manning. The star-filled night includes performances from Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Elle King with the Black Keys, Thomas Rhett and Katy Perry, Cody Johnson, Carly Pearce, Carrie Underwood and more.
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The show kicked off at 7 p.m. CST on ABC.
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From heavy-hitting country music hitmakers competing for Entertainer of the Year to newcomers looking for a breakout moment, we’ve got you covered with a list of winners and nominees for this year’s so-called “biggest night” in country music — include a pair of honorees named hours before the show via ABC’s “Good Morning America.”
Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde won Musical Event of the Year for chart-topping duet “Never Wanted To Be That Girl,” “GMA” correspondent Will Reeve announced early Wednesday during a free Keith Urban performance outside Bridgestone Arena. The honor is Pearce’s third CMA win and McBryde’s second; it could be the first in a big night for “Never Wanted To Be That Girl” — the track also earned Song of the Year and Single of the Year nominations.
Both women competed Wednesday night for Female Vocalist of the Year.
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Reeve also announced Texas artist Cody Johnson won Music Video of the Year for his smash song “‘Til You Can’t.” It marks the first major award won by Johnson, a singer finding mainstream success after years working as a independent singer-songwriter. He competes during the primetime broadcast for Male Vocalist of the Year.
Stay glued to this page throughout the show Wednesday night for an updated list of winners.
(Winners marked in bold).
Entertainer of the Year
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Female Vocalist of the Year
Male Vocalist of the Year
Single of the Year
Album of the Year
Song of the Year
Vocal Group of the Year
Vocal Duo of the Year
New Artist of the Year
Musical Event of the Year
Music Video of the Year
Musician of the Year
