Lainey Wilson wins 5 CMA Awards, including entertainer of the year and album of the year

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Lainey Wilson emerged victorious at the 57th Annual Country Music Association Awards, clinching a total of five prestigious accolades, including the highly coveted titles of “Entertainer of the Year” and “Album of the Year.” The 31-year-old singer, originally hailing from Louisiana, dazzled the audience at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, where her remarkable achievements also encompassed being crowned “Female Vocalist of the Year” and securing the “Album of the Year” award for her outstanding work, “Bell Bottom Country.”

During the electrifying event, Lainey Wilson delivered a passionate rendition of her song “Wildflowers and Wild Horses,” evoking the essence of a classic Hollywood Western. Overwhelmed with emotion, she expressed her gratitude, tearfully stating, “This is all I’ve ever wanted to do, it’s the only thing I know how to do. It finally feels like country music is starting to love me back,” upon receiving the prestigious “Entertainer of the Year” honor.

Lainey Wilson’s remarkable success at the CMA Awards was evident from the outset, as she entered the evening with an impressive nine nominations. Even before the ABC telecast commenced, she and HARDY had already been recognized as winners in the “Musical Event of the Year” category for their collaboration on “Wait in the Truck.”

The evening also witnessed a noteworthy achievement for Jelly Roll, a rapper-turned-singer, who had previously claimed victory at the CMT Music Awards. He began the show with a captivating performance of his hit track “Need a Favor,” featuring a surprise appearance by Wynonna Judd. Jelly Roll concluded the event with a heartfelt duet alongside K. Michelle on “Love Can Build A Bridge,” paying homage to Judd’s timeless classic with her late mother Naomi. His triumph extended to winning the title of “Best New Artist.”

Reflecting on his journey, Jelly Roll remarked from the stage, “There is something poetic about a 39-year-old man winning new artist of the year. What’s in front of you is so much more important than what’s behind you.”

Luke Combs, a two-time previous recipient of the “Entertainer of the Year” award, seized the spotlight once again by winning “Single of the Year” for his rendition of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car.” In a touching tribute, he expressed his gratitude to Tracy Chapman, acknowledging her contribution to music history, stating, “I want to thank Tracy Chapman for writing one of the greatest songs of all time. It’s the first favorite song I ever had.”

During the event, a musical tribute to the late singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett unfolded, featuring performances by Kenny Chesney, the Zac Brown Band, Alan Jackson, and Mac McAnally, a longtime member of Buffett’s band. This heartfelt homage included renditions of Buffett’s iconic hits, culminating with a spirited “Margaritaville” performance as Chesney paid tribute to the beloved Jimmy Buffett.

The evening continued to uphold CMA traditions, with Chris Stapleton earning the title of “Male Vocalist of the Year” for the seventh time, Old Dominion securing “Vocal Group of the Year” for the sixth time, and Brothers Osborne being recognized as “Duo of the Year” for their sixth consecutive year. In response to their win, T.J. Osborne humorously expressed, “We’re shocked, honestly, every year this happens.”

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