Here’s Your Complete Winners List From The 2018 CMA Awards
And that’s a wrap! Check out all the winners from the 52nd Annual CMA Awards.
The CMA Awards were live on the ABC Network, and were jam packed with performances from many of your favorite country stars.
Here are all the nominees and winners:
Entertainer of the Year
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Kenny Chesney
Chris Stapleton
WINNER – Keith Urban
ANALYSIS: Well that was quite the surprise to close Chris Stapleton’s night. Keith Urban is an icon of entertainment and for growing the industry, so the win is a worthy one.
#CMAawards: Nominees for Entertainer of the Year@Jason_Aldean @LukeBryanOnline @kennychesney @ChrisStapleton @KeithUrban pic.twitter.com/7iDNMI0oN3
— Good Morning America (@GMA) August 28, 2018
Female Vocalist of the Year
Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Maren Morris
Kacey Musgraves
WINNER – Carrie Underwood
ANALYSIS: A power group of women in country music. One of these women should have been up for Entertainer of the Year as well, but alas. Carrie Underwood had a bit of a quiet year compared to some of the others, but always a deserving talent.
Male Vocalist of the Year
Dierks Bentley
Luke Combs
Thomas Rhett
WINNER – Chris Stapleton
Keith Urban
ANALYSIS: All Chris, all the time. Four of these things now for him.
Vocal Duo of the Year
WINNER – Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Maddie & Tae
Sugarland
ANALYSIS: Anything other than a Brothers Osborne win was going to be a monumental upset. Though Dan + Shay wouldn’t have upset anyone. Three of these trophies for this duo now. They are going to be treading into Brooks & Dunn territory soon, if they’re not careful.
#CMAawards: Nominees for Vocal Duo of the Year@brothersosborne@DanAndShay@FLAGALine@MaddieandTae@Sugarlandmusic pic.twitter.com/n3DEX7uXP1
— Good Morning America (@GMA) August 28, 2018
New Artist of the Year
Lauren Alaina
WINNER – Luke Combs
Chris Janson
Midland
Brett Young
ANALYSIS: Not exactly very many “new” artists here, as they all have some good time under their belt. But Luke Combs was a megastar this year, so it’s not exactly a surprise win.
#CMAawards: Nominees for New Artist of the Year@Lauren_Alaina @lukecombs @janson_chris @MidlandOfficial @BrettYoungMusic pic.twitter.com/rbOhTD2Ssw
— Good Morning America (@GMA) August 28, 2018
Single of the Year
WINNER – “Broken Halos” by Chris Stapleton
“Drinkin’ Problem” by Midland
“Drowns the Whiskey” by Jason Aldean, featuring Miranda Lambert
“Meant to Be” by Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line
“Tequila” by Dan + Shay
ANALYSIS: No surprise here again. A couple other deck chair nominees to be different from Song of the Year, but no change in result! Stapleton all night.
Song of the Year
“Body Like a Back Road” by Sam Hunt
WINNER – “Broken Halos” by Chris Stapleton
“Drowns the Whiskey” by Jason Aldean featuring Miranda Lambert
“Drunk Girl” by Chris Janson
“Tequila” by Dan + Shay
ANALYSIS: A great crop of songs, but Chris Stapleton is going to be hard to stop in any category tonight.
Vocal Group of the Year
Lady Antebellum
Lanco
Little Big Town
Midland
WINNER – Old Dominion
ANALYSIS: Old Dominion came on STRONG this year, especially with “Hotel Key” killing it on country radio. These guys may get a few of these trophies.
Musical Event of the Year
“Burning Man” by Dierks Bentley featuring Brothers Osborne
“Dear Hate” by Maren Morris featuring Vince Gill
“Drowns the Whiskey” by Jason Aldean, featuring Miranda Lambert
WINNER – “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” by David Lee Murphy with Kenny Chesney
“Meant to Be” by Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line
ANALYSIS: David Lee Murphy’s resurgence back onto the country music scene is official now, as his duet with Kenny Chesney is the surprise first winner of the day. The event was set to be performed on the show tonight, but unfortunately Chesney had to miss the show due to a death in the family. “Meant to Be” seemed to be the heavy favorite in the category due to it’s mega-crossover appeal.
Music Video of the Year
“Babe” by Sugarland, featuring Taylor Swift
“Cry Pretty” by Carrie Underwood
“Drunk Girl” by Chris Janson
WINNER – “Marry Me” by Thomas Rhett
“Tequila” by Dan And Shay
ANALYSIS: Another mild surprise from the early awards, as the (pseudo) return of Taylor Swift to country music was the favorite to win. But Rhett’s emotional video for his sweet song of wedded bliss clearly swayed enough voters.
#CMAawards MUSIC VIDEO of the Year nominees:
— CMA Country Music (@CountryMusic) August 28, 2018
"Babe" - @SugarlandMusic ft. @TaylorSwift13
"Cry Pretty" - @CarrieUnderwood
"Drunk Girl" - @Janson_Chris
"Marry Me" - @ThomasRhett
"Tequila" - @DanAndShay pic.twitter.com/BtAy6LW6f6
Album of the Year
From a Room Vol. 2, by Chris Stapleton
WINNER – Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves
Graffiti U by Keith Urban
Life Changes by Thomas Rhett
The Mountain by Dierks Bentley
ANALYSIS: A bit of a surprise here, but by far the most pleasant one. Golden Hour was easily the best start to finish album of the year…by a long shot. So very well deserved, and a great high five for women in country music!
🙌🏼 wow! #CMAawards https://t.co/g6luZR0iPT
— Thomas Rhett (@ThomasRhett) August 28, 2018
Musician of the Year
Jerry Douglas
Paul Franklin
Dann Huff
WINNER – Mac McAnally
Derek Wells
ANALYSIS: This award is treated like an afterthought, but Mac is in dynasty mode. He’s won this award EIGHT of the last NINE years! Quite a talent.
