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CMA Awards 2019 complete winners list: Maren Morris wins big, takes home Album of the Year

The biggest award event in country music of America recognizes and celebrates leading, legendary, and rising singers in country music and the 53rd annual edition just announced the winners across all categories who took it home tonight.

BY MADHUPARNA PANIGRAHI

UPDATED NOV 14, 2019

The gala event went live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday, November 13, with country music legends Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire co-hosting with Carrie Underwood. The three-hour long event took us through some of the most incredible performances that we had ever seen at country music awards, making it historic. The 53rd edition was more special with female hosts, all-women groups, and some of the most talented female singers taking the lead, and became a true definition of women power in country music in America.

Maren Morris was the star of the night, leading with six nominations across different categories. And here are the winners of the night, as announced by the Country Music Association.

Entertainer of the Year

WINNER: Carrie Underwood

Nominations:
Garth Brooks
Eric Church
Chris Stapleton
Carrie Underwood
Keith Urban

Single of the Year

Blake Shelton speaks in the press room of the 53rd annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 13, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee.

WINNER: “God’s Country” – Blake Shelton

Nominations:
“Burning Man” – Dierks Bentley Feat. Brothers Osborne
“Girl” – Maren Morris
“God’s Country” – Blake Shelton
“Millionaire” – Chris Stapleton
“Speechless” – Dan + Shay

Album of the Year

WINNER: Girl – Maren Morris

Nominations:

"Center Point Road" – Thomas Rhett
"Cry Pretty" – Carrie Underwood
"Dan + Shay" – Dan + Shay
"Desperate Man" – Eric Church
"Girl" – Maren Morris

Song of the Year

Luke Combs accepts an award onstage during the 53rd annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 13, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Getty Images)

WINNER: “Beautiful Crazy” — Luke Combs

Nominations:
“Beautiful Crazy” — Luke Combs
“Girl” — Maren Morris
“God’s Country” — Blake Shelton
“Rainbow” — Kacey Musgraves
“Tequila” — Dam + Shay

Female Vocalist of the Year

WINNER: Kacey Musgraves

Nominations:
Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Maren Morris
Kacey Musgraves (WINNER)
Carrie Underwood

Male Vocalist of the Year

WINNER: Luke Combs

Nominations:
Dierks Bentley
Luke Combs
Thomas Rhett
Chris Stapleton
Keith Urban

Vocal Group of the Year

(L-R) Brad Tursi, Geoff Sprung, Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen and Whit Sellers of Old Dominion speak at the press room of the 53rd annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 13, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Getty Images)

WINNER: Old Dominion

Nominations:
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
Midland
Old Dominion
Zac Brown Band

Vocal Duo of the Year

WINNER: Dan + Shay

Nominations:
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Maddie & Tae

Musical Event of the Year

Lil Nas X (L) and Billy Ray Cyrus speak in the press room of the 53rd annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 13, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee.

WINNER: “Old Town Road (Remix)” – Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus

Nominations:

“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
“What Happens In A Small Town” – Brantley Gilbert & Lindsay Ell

Musician of the Year

WINNER: Jenee Fleenor, Fiddle

Nominations:
Jenee Fleenor, Fiddle
Paul Franklin, Steel Guitar
Mac McAnally, Guitar
Ilya Toshinsky, Banjo/Guitar
Derek Wells, Guitar
Music Video of the Year

WINNER: “Rainbow” – Kacey Musgraves

“Burning Man” – Dierks Bentley Feat. Brothers Osborne
“Girl” – Maren Morris
“God’s Country” – Blake Shelton
“Rainbow” – Kacey Musgraves (WINNER)
“Some of It” – Eric Church

New Artist of the Year

WINNER: Ashley McBryde

Nominations:
Cody Johnson
Ashley McBryde
Midland
Carly Pearce
Morgan Wallen