CMA Awards 2018: Complete winners list from star-studded Nashville event

The stars were shining in Nashville at Bridgestone Arena Wednesday night for the 52nd annual Country Music Association awards.

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The star-studded event draws the top talent in country music, including classic bands, favorites singers and new artists.

The dynamic duo, Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley, returned to host the awards show for the 11th time.

Entertainer of the Year

Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Kenny Chesney
Chris Stapleton
 Keith Urban – WINNER

Male Vocalist of the Year

Dierks Bentley
Luke Combs
Thomas Rhett
Chris Stapleton – WINNER
Keith Urban

Female Vocalist of the Year

Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Maren Morris
Kacey Musgraves
Carrie Underwood – WINNER

Album of the Year

From A Room: Volume 2, Chris Stapleton
Golden Hour, Kacey Musgraves – WINNER
Graffiti U, Keith Urban
Life Changes, Thomas Rhett
The Mountain, Dierks Bentley

Single of the Year

"Broken Halos," Chris Stapleton – WINNER
"Drinkin' Problem," Midland
"Drowns the Whiskey," Jason Aldean featuring Miranda Lambert
"Meant to Be," Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line
"Tequila," Dan + Shay

Song of the Year

"Body Like a Back Road," Sam Hunt
"Broken Halos," Chris Stapleton – WINNER
"Drowns the Whiskey," Jason Aldean featuring Miranda Lambert
"Drunk Girl," Chris Janson
"Tequila," Dan + Shay

New Artist of the Year

Lauren Alaina
Luke Combs – WINNER
Chris Janson
Midland
Brett Young

Vocal Duo of the Year

Brothers Osborne – WINNER
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Maddie & Tae
Sugarland

Vocal Group of the Year

Lady Antebellum
Lanco
Little Big Town
Midland
Old Dominion – WINNER

Music Video of the Year

"Babe," Sugarland featuring Taylor Swift
"Cry Pretty," Carrie Underwood
"Drunk Girl," Chris Janson
"Marry Me," Thomas Rhett – WINNER
"Tequila," Dan + Shay

Musical Event of the Year

"Burning Man," Dierks Bentley featuring Brothers Osborne
"Dear Hate," Maren Morris featuring Vince Gill
"Drowns the Whiskey," Jason Aldean featuring Miranda Lambert
"Everything's Gonna Be Alright," David Lee Murphy with Kenny Chesney – WINNER
"Meant to Be," Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line

Musician of the Year

Jerry Douglas, dobro
Paul Franklin, steel guitar
Dann Huff, guitar
Mac McAnally, guitar – WINNER
Derek Wells, guitar

Credit: Michael Loccisano

Credit: Michael Loccisano

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