Stars of the
music world came out to Nashville, Tennessee’s Bridgestone Arena Wednesday to celebrate the biggest night in country music at the 53rd annual Country Music Awards.For the first time in 11 years, longtime host Carrie Underwood was joined not by her usual co-host Brad Paisley, but by two other legendary women as special guest hosts: Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire. The entire night was dedicated to celebrating the women of country, including an opening number that brought together some of the biggest names in the genre for a performance.Joining Underwood, McEntire and Parton for the number were Gretchen Wilson, Terri Clark, Sara Evans, Crystal Gayle, The Highwomen (Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Maren Morris and Amanda Shires), Martina McBride, Jennifer Nettles and Tanya Tucker.Also Read: ABC Orders 'Ultimate Surfer' Competition Series From Kelly SlaterThe night’s other performers included Kacey Musgraves with Willie Nelson, Lady Antebellum and Halsey, P!NK and Chris Stapleton, Dolly Parton with for King & Country and Zach Williams, Garth Brooks with Blake Shelton, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Miranda Lambert, Old Dominion, Thomas Rhett, Keith Urban and others.Maren Morris came into the show as the most nominated person of the night, with her most recent album “GIRL” going up in Album of the Year, Single of the Year and Song of the Year. Other multiple nominees included Brothers Osborne, Dierks Bentley, Kacey Musgraves and Underwood.Here is the complete list of winners, updating throughout the night:Entertainer of the Year Garth Brooks Eric Church Chris Stapleton Carrie Underwood Keith UrbanSingle of the Year “Burning Man” – Dierks Bentley Feat. Brothers Osborne “GIRL” – Maren Morris “God’s Country” – Blake Shelton — WINNER “Millionaire” – Chris Stapleton “Speechless” – Dan + ShayAlso Read: Ratings: 'Black-ish' Hits New Series Low 1 Week After 'Little Mermaid Live' Kicked Tail for ABCAlbum of the Year Center Point Road – Thomas Rhett Cry Pretty – Carrie Underwood Dan + Shay – Dan + Shay Desperate Man – Eric Church GIRL – Maren MorrisSong of the Year “Beautiful Crazy” – Luke Combs, Wyatt B. Durrette III, Robert Williford — WINNER “GIRL” – Maren Morris, Sarah Aarons, Greg Kurstin “God’s Country” – Devin Dawson, Jordan Schmidt, Michael Hardy “Rainbow” – Kacey Musgraves, Natalie Hemby, Shane McAnally “Tequila” – Dan Smyers, Nicolle Galyon, Jordan ReynoldsFemale Vocalist of the Year Kelsea Ballerini Miranda Lambert Maren Morris Kacey Musgraves Carrie UnderwoodMale Vocalist of the Year Dierks Bentley Luke Combs Thomas Rhett Chris Stapleton Keith UrbanVocal Group of the Year Lady Antebellum Little Big Town Midland Old Dominion — WINNER Zac Brown BandVocal Duo of the Year Brooks & Dunn Brothers Osborne Dan + Shay — WINNER
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White House - But Not 'in a Bad Way' (Audio)Musical Event of the Year “All My Favorite People” – Maren Morris (feat. Brothers Osborne) “Brand New Man” – Brooks & Dunn (with Luke Combs) “Dive Bar” – Garth Brooks & Blake Shelton “Old Town Road (Remix)” – Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus — WINNER “What Happens In A Small Town” – Brantley Gilbert & Lindsay EllMusician of the Year Jenee Fleenor, Fiddle — WINNER Paul Franklin, Steel Guitar Mac McAnally, Guitar Ilya Toshinsky, Banjo/Guitar Derek Wells, GuitarMusic Video of the Year “Burning Man” – Dierks Bentley Feat. Brothers Osborne “GIRL” – Maren Morris “God’s Country” – Blake Shelton “Rainbow” – Kacey Musgraves — WINNER “Some Of It” – Eric ChurchNew Artist of the Year Cody Johnson Ashley McBryde — WINNER Midland Carly Pearce Morgan WallenRead original story CMA Awards 2019: The Complete Winners List (Updating) At TheWrap