NASHVILLE—“The 55th Annual CMA Awards” made a triumphant return to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, delivering an emotional broadcast celebrating the very best in Country Music. Shining a light on a community like no other, Country Music’s Biggest Night™ was filled with groundbreaking performances, heartfelt speeches and surprise wins. Luke Combs, who performed his brand new single “Doin’ This,” received the night’s top honor of CMA Entertainer of the Year, a first for the artist. Sharing that he was at a loss for words, especially after hearing presenter Alan Jackson say his name, twice, Combs acknowledged all of this year’s artists in the category before saying, “I don’t deserve to win it, but I’m sure as hell glad that I did.” Following is a complete list of winners from “The 55th Annual CMA Awards.” “THE 55TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS” WINNERS: ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR Luke Combs SINGLE OF THE YEAR Award goes to Artist(s), Producer(s) and Mix Engineer(s) “Starting Over” – Chris Stapleton Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton Mix Engineer: Vance Powell ALBUM OF THE YEAR Award goes to Artist(s), Producer(s) and Mix Engineer(s) Starting Over – Chris Stapleton Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton Mix Engineer: Vance Powell SONG OF THE YEAR Award goes to Songwriter(s) “Starting Over” Songwriters: Mike Henderson, Chris Stapleton FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR Carly Pearce MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR Chris Stapleton VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAROld Dominion VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR Brothers Osborne MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR Award goes to Artist(s) and Producer(s) “half of my hometown” – Kelsea Ballerini (featuring Kenny Chesney) Producers: Kelsea Ballerini, Ross Copperman, Jimmy Robbins MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR Jenee Fleenor, Fiddle MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR Award goes to Artist(s) and Director(s) “half of my hometown” – Kelsea Ballerini (featuring Kenny Chesney) Director: Patrick Tracy NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR Jimmie Allen |