CMA Awards 2024: Morgan Wallen Wins Top Prize, Stapleton and Rising Stars Shine at Nashville Ceremony
The 58th annual CMA Awards celebrated country music's finest at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena, with Morgan Wallen claiming the prestigious Entertainer of the Year award, though he was notably absent from the ceremony. The event was hosted by Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan, and Peyton Manning.
Morgan Wallen performs at CMA Awards
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Major winners included Megan Moroney (New Artist of the Year), Cody Johnson (Album of the Year for "Leather"), and Chris Stapleton, who won both Single and Song of the Year for "White Horse." Country legend George Strait received the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award.
Complete Winners List:
- Entertainer of the Year: Morgan Wallen
- Album of the Year: "Leather" — Cody Johnson
- Male Vocalist: Chris Stapleton
- Female Vocalist: Lainey Wilson
- Vocal Group: Old Dominion
- Vocal Duo: Brooks & Dunn
- Single of the Year: "White Horse" — Chris Stapleton
- Song of the Year: "White Horse" — Chris Stapleton
- New Artist: Megan Moroney
- Musician: Charlie Worsham
- Music Video: "Wildflowers and Wild Horses" — Lainey Wilson
- Musical Event: "You Look Like You Love Me" — Ella Langley (ft. Riley Green)
- Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement: George Strait
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