As the CMA Awards 2022 were presented on Wednesday night, country music threw a party.
New artist of the year and female vocalist of the year went to Lainey Wilson, a first-time nominee.
“I know I’m new to a lot of you, but I won’t let you down,” This is my promise to you.” Wilson declared in one acceptance speech.
Additionally, Luke Combs took the stage as both a performer and winner, winning both the entertainer of the year award and the album of the year award.
Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, and the Black Keys performed a moving tribute to Loretta Lynn. Elle King and The Black Keys also paid tribute to Jerry Lee Lewis, who passed away last month at the age of 87.
The event also featured Kelly Clarkson, Carly Pearce, Kelsea Ballerini, and Luke Bryan as hosts.
The Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Alan Jackson, who was also honored by Bentley and Wilson.
A big night was also had by Luke Combs, who won both the Entertainer and album of the Year awards.
Loretta Lynn was honored by Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, and Carrie Underwood in a touching tribute. Jerry Lee Lewis, who passed away last month at 87, was also honored by Elle King and The Black Keys.
Peyton Manning and Kelly Clarkson performed with Kelsea Ballerini and Carly Pearce, while Luke Bryan served as co-host.
Alan Jackson, the recipient of the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, was also honored by Bentley and Wilson.
Here is the list of winners of the CMA Awards 2022:
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
- Carrie Underwood
- Miranda Lambert
- Luke Combs (WINNER)
- Morgan Wallen
- Chris Stapleton
SINGLE OF THE YEAR
- “You Should Probably Leave” – Chris Stapleton
- “Buy Dirt” – Jordan Davis featuring Luke Bryan
- “‘Til You Can’t” – Cody Johnson (WINNER)
- “Never Wanted To Be That Girl” – Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde
- “half of my hometown” – Kelsea Ballerini featuring Kenny Chesney
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ALBUM OF THE YEAR
- “Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’” – Lainey Wilson
- “Humble Quest” – Maren Morris
- “Palomino” – Miranda Lambert
- “Growin’ Up” – Luke Combs (WINNER)
- “Time, Tequila & Therapy” – Old Dominion
SONG OF THE YEAR
- “Sand In My Boots” – Morgan Wallen
- “Things A Man Oughta Know” – Lainey Wilson
- “Buy Dirt” – Jordan Davis featuring Luke Bryan (WINNER)
- “You Should Probably Leave” – Chris Stapleton
- “Never Wanted To Be That Girl” – Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
- Carly Pearce
- Miranda Lambert
- Lainey Wilson (WINNER)
- Ashley McBryde
- Carrie Underwood
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
- Eric Church
- Chris Stapleton (WINNER)
- Luke Combs
- Morgan Wallen
- Cody Johnson
VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
- Old Dominion (WINNER)
- Lady A
- Zac Brown Band
- Little Big Town
- Midland
VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR
- Maddie & Tae
- Brooks & Dunn
- Dan + Shay
- LOCASH
- Brothers Osborne (WINNER)
MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR
- “Beers On Me” – Dierks Bentley with BRELAND & HARDY
- “Never Wanted To Be That Girl” – Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde (WINNER)
- “If I Didn’t Love You” – Jason Aldean & Carrie Underwood
- “Never Say Never” – Cole Swindell with Lainey Wilson
- “Longneck Way To Go” – Midland featuring Jon Pardi
MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
- Brent Mason, Guitar
- Jenee Fleenor, Fiddle (WINNER)
- Paul Franklin, Steel guitar
- Derek Wells, Guitar
- Ilya Toshinskiy, Banjo
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
“Til You Can’t” – Cody Johnson (WINNER)
“I Bet You Think About Me” (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault) – Taylor Swift featuring Chris Stapleton
“Never Say Never” – Cole Swindell with Lainey Wilson
“Never Wanted To Be That Girl” – Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde
“Longneck Way To Go” – Midland featuring Jon Pardi
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Lainey Wilson (WINNER)
- Walker Hayes
- Parker McCollum
- Cody Johnson
- HARDY
