Last night’s 50th Annual CMA Awards celebration were by far the biggest night in Country Music. LIVE from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena all the big winners were announced.
Both leading CMA Awards nominees with seven and six nominations, Chris Stapleton and Maren Morris both took the stage throughout the evening and took home awards. Following up with five and four nominations, Carrie Underwood and Eric Church also accepted honors during the three hour event.
See the complete list of the 2016 CMA Awards winners is below.
2016 Country Music Association Awards Winners:
Entertainer of the Year
Garth Brooks-WINNER
Luke Bryan
Chris Stapleton
Carrie Underwood
Keith Urban
Album of the Year (Awarded to Artist and Producers)
Hero, Maren Morris
Mr. Misunderstood, Eric Church-WINNER
Storyteller, Carrie Underwood
Black, Dierks Bentley
Ripcord, Keith Urban
Female Vocalist of the Year
Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Maren Morris
Kacey Musgraves
Carrie Underwood-WINNER
Male Vocalist of the Year
Eric Church
Tim McGraw
Chris Stapleton-WINNER
Dierks Bentley
Keith Urban
Vocal Group of the Year
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town-WINNER
Old Dominion
Rascal Flatts
Zac Brown Band
Song of the Year (Awarded to Songwriters)
“Die a Happy Man,” Thomas Rhett
“Humble and Kind,” Tim McGraw-WINNER
“My Church,” Maren Morris
“Record Year,” Eric Church
“Burning House,” Cam
Vocal Duo of the Year
Brothers Osborne-WINNER
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Joey + Rory
Maddie & Tae
New Artist of the Year
Kelsea Ballerini
Brothers Osborne
Maren Morris-WINNER
Old Dominion
Cole Swindell
Single of the Year (Awarded to Artist and Producer)
“Die a Happy Man,” Thomas Rhett-WINNER
“Humble and Kind,” Tim McGraw
“My Church,” Maren Morris
“Nobody to Blame,” Chris Stapleton
“Record Year,” Eric Church
Musical Event of the Year
“Different for Girls,” Dierks Bentley feat. Elle King — WINNER
“Home Alone Tonight,” Luke Bryan feat. Karen Fairchild
“The Fighter,” Keith Urban feat. Carrie Underwood
“Think of You,” Chris Young with Cassadee Pope
“You Are My Sunshine,” Morgane Stapleton with Chris Stapleton
Music Video of the Year (Awarded to Artist and Director)
“Fire Away,” Chris Stapleton — WINNER
“Humble and Kind,” Tim McGraw
“Record Year,” Eric Church
“Somewhere on a Beach,” Dierks Bentley
“Burning House,” Cam
Musician of the Year
Jerry Douglas
Paul Franklin
Dann Huff-Winner
Brent Mason
Derek Wells
Congratulations to all the nominees and winners!!! For more information on the CMA Awards, click here.
