The 57th Annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, hosted by Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning, took place at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The event was a grand display of style, fashion, and talent, with a host of celebrities gracing the red carpet. Among the attendees were Nicole Hocking, Luke Combs, Megan Moroney, Morgane Stapleton, Chris Stapleton, Priscilla Block, Emily Ann Roberts, Jackson Dean, Ashley McBryde, Sienna Leone, Angie K, Ashley Cooke, Jenee Fleenor, Kylie Morgan, and many more.
The night was filled with anticipation as nominees across various categories awaited the announcement of the winners. The categories included Entertainer of the Year, Single of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Vocal Group of the Year, Vocal Duo of the Year, Musical Event of the Year, Musician of the Year, Music Video of the Year, and New Artist of the Year.
The biggest winner of the night was Lainey Wilson, who led the nominee list with nine total nods. She won the prestigious Entertainer of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year awards. Chris Stapleton was named Male Vocalist of the Year, while Old Dominion won Vocal Group of the Year. Brothers Osborne were awarded Vocal Duo of the Year, and Jelly Roll was named New Artist of the Year. The Album of the Year award went to 'Bell Bottom Country'.
The CMA Awards 2023 was indeed a night to remember, celebrating the best in country music and showcasing the industry's vibrant talent and creativity.