ACMAs always, the CMA Award show was full of great entertainment.  Fans had an opportunity to see performances from many of their favorites.  Great opening number by Luke Bryan, being joined by Luke Combs, Cole Swindell, Ashley McBryde, Lindsay Ell, Chris Janson….

Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley proved once again that some things never get old, sering as hosts for the 11th consecutive year. Their opening routing was actually funny this year (I don’t always think it is).  And, we found out during the opening segment that Carrie is expecting a boy. Throughout the night, the music would take an occassional break so an award could be handed out..  Here are the winners of those awards.

Entertainer of the Year:
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Kenny Chesney
Chris Stapleton
Keith Urban–WINNER

Female Vocalist of the Year:
Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Maren Morris
Kacey Musgraves
Carrie Underwood=-WINNER

Male Vocalist of the Year:
Dierks Bentley
Luke Combs
Thomas Rhett
Chris Stapleton-WINNER
Keith Urban

Album of the Year:
From a Room Vol. 2, Chris Stapleton
Golden Hour, Kacey Musgraves–WINNER
Graffiti U, Keith Urban
Life Changes, Thomas Rhett
The Mountain, Dierks Bentley

New Artist of the Year:
Lauren Alaina
Luke Combs–WINNER
Chris Janson
Midland
Brett Young

Song of the Year:
(Presented to Songwriters)
“Body like a Back Road,” Sam Hunt (Sam Hunt, Zach Crowell, Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne)
“Broken Halos,” Chris Stapleton (Chris Stapleton and Mike Henderson)–WINNER
“Drowns the Whiskey,” Jason Aldean with Miranda Lambert (Josh Thompson, Brandon Kinney and Jeff Middleton)
“Drunk Girl,” Chris Janson (Chris Janson, Scooter Caruso and Tom Douglas)
“Tequila,” Dan + Shay (Dan Smyers, Nicolle Galyon and Jordan Reynolds)

Single of the Year:
“Broken Halos,” Chris Stapleton–WINNER

“Drinkin’ Problem,” Midland
“Drowns the Whiskey,” Jason Aldean feat. Miranda Lambert
“Meant to Be,” Bebe Rexha feat. Florida Georgia Line
“Tequila,” Dan + Shay

Vocal Group of the Year:
Lady Antebellum
Lanco
Little Big Town
Midland
Old Dominion–WINNER

Vocal Duo of the Year:
Brothers Osborne–WINNER

Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Maddie and Tae
Sugarland

Musical Event of the Year:
“Burning Man,” Dierks Bentley with Brothers Osborne
“Dear Hate,” Maren Morris and Vince Gill
“Drowns the Whiskey,” Jason Aldean with Miranda Lambert
“Everything’s Gonna Be Alright,” David Lee Murphy with Kenny Chesney–WINNER
“Meant to Be,” Florida Georgia Line with Bebe Rehxa

Music Video of the Year:
“Babe,” Sugarland
“Cry Pretty,” Carrie Underwood
“Drunk Girl,” Chris Janson
“Marry Me,” Thomas Rhett (directed by K McKamey)–WINNER 
“Tequila,” Dan + Shay

Musician of the Year:
Jerry Douglas
Paul Franklin
Dann Huff
Mac McAnally–WINNER
Derek Wells

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As always, the CMA Award show was full of great entertainment.  Fans had an opportunity to see performances from many of their favorites.  Great opening number by Luke Bryan, being joined by Luke Combs, Cole Swindell, Ashley McBryde, Lindsay Ell, Chris Janson.... Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley proved once again...