The CMA honored some of the biggest names in country music on Wednesday (November 11) with this year’s CMA Awards.
Hosted by Reba McEntire and Darius Rocker, the evening featured performances from Jason Aldean, Jimmie Allen, Ingrid Andress, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Little Big Town, Old Dominion, Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce, Keith Urban, Morgan Wallen and more. Justin Bieber also made his CMA Awards debut, performing “10,000 Hours” with Dan + Shay.
Some country artists, however, did not appear at the CMA Awards after they or those near and dear to them tested positive for coronavirus.
Prior to the show, Rascal Flatts announced that a band member had tested positive.
“Hey Y’all, we wanted to let you guys know that we have received a positive COVID test within the band,” they shared on Twitter. “As much as we were looking forward to performing at the CMA Awards tonight, we will no longer be attending in the interest of everyone’s safety. We miss y’all and stay safe!”
Jenee Fleenor and Lee Brice, who were also slated to perform that evening, have also come down with the virus.
Lady A also dropped out of the lineup of the evening’s performers after a family member tested positive.
“Taking a look back at last year’s CMA Awards and all the fun that we have every year getting to hang out with our country music family! Sadly, one of our immediate family members has just tested positive for COVID-19 this week,” Lady A wrote on Instagram.
“So far, the three of us continue to test negative, and out of caution and love for everyone involved with the CMAs, we’ve decided to stay home from the awards tonight. We’re bummed that we won’t be able to perform with Darius Rucker and Thomas Rhett, but luckily Charles already taped his performance with Carly Pearce so you will still be seeing him take the stage!” the band continued. “We’ll be cheering on our friends at home like the rest of y’all! Stay safe out there 💛💛 📷: @katiekauss 2019 CMA Awards.”
Charles stepped in for Lee as Carly’s duet partner for “I Hope You’re Happy Now” after the latter tested positive for coronavirus earlier this week.
Miranda Lambert led the pack with six nominations, and made history as the most-nominated female artist in CMA history. Maren Morris, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood and Dan + Shay are among those who received multiple noms.
Find out who won big at the 2020 CMA Awards below.
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR (Award goes to Artist/s and Director)
“10,000 Hours” – Artists: Dan + Shay (with Justin Bieber), Director: Patrick Tracy
***WINNER*** “Bluebird” – Artist: Miranda Lambert, Director: Trey Fanjoy
“Homemade” – Artist: Jake Owen, Director: Justin Clough
“I Hope You’re Happy Now” – Artists: Carly Pearce and Lee Brice, Director: Sam Siske
“Second One To Know” – Artist: Chris Stapleton, Director: David Coleman
MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR (Award goes to Artists and Producer/s)
“10,000 Hours” – Artists: Dan + Shay (with Justin Bieber), Producer: Dan Smyers
“Be A Light” – Artists: Thomas Rhett featuring Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott, Chris Tomlin, Keith Urban, Producer: Dann Huff
***WINNER*** “I Hope You’re Happy Now” – Artists: Carly Pearce and Lee Brice, Producer: busbee
“The Bones” – Artists: Maren Morris with Hozier, Producer: Greg Kurstin
“Fooled Around And Fell In Love” – Artists: Miranda Lambert (feat. Maren Morris, Elle King, Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes & Caylee Hammack), Producer: Jay Joyce
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
***WINNER*** Eric Church
Luke Combs
Miranda Lambert
Carrie Underwood
Keith Urban
SINGLE OF THE YEAR (Award goes to Artist/s, Producer/s and Mix Engineer)
“10,000 Hours” – Artists: Dan + Shay (with Justin Bieber), Producer: Dan Smyers, Mix Engineer: Jeff Juliano
“Beer Never Broke My Heart” – Artist: Luke Combs, Producer: Scott Moffatt, Mix Engineer: Jim Cooley
“Bluebird” – Artist: Miranda Lambert, Producer: Jay Joyce, Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce
***WINNER***“The Bones” – Artist: Maren Morris, Producer: Greg Kurstin, Mix Engineer: Greg Kurstin
“I Hope” – Artist: Gabby Barrett, Producers: Ross Copperman, Zach Kale, Mix Engineer: Buckley Miller
ALBUM OF THE YEAR (Award goes to Artist and Producer/s)
Heartache Medication – Artist: Jon Pardi, Producers: Bart Butler, Ryan Gore, Jon Pardi
Never Will – Artist: Ashley McBryde, Producers: Jay Joyce, John Peets
Old Dominion – Artist: Old Dominion, Producers: Shane McAnally, Old Dominion
***WINNER***What You See Is What You Get – Artist: Luke Combs, Producer: Scott Moffatt
Wildcard – Artist: Miranda Lambert, Producer: Jay Joyce
SONG OF THE YEAR (Award goes to Songwriters)
“Bluebird” – Songwriters: Luke Dick, Natalie Hemby, Miranda Lambert
***WINNER*** “The Bones” – Songwriters: Maren Morris, Jimmy Robbins, Laura Veltz
“Even Though I’m Leaving” – Songwriters: Luke Combs, Wyatt B. Durrette III, Ray Fulcher
“I Hope You’re Happy Now” – Songwriters: Luke Combs, Randy Montana, Carly Pearce, Jonathan Singleton
“More Hearts Than Mine” – Songwriters: Ingrid Andress, Sam Ellis, Derrick Southerland
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Miranda Lambert
Ashley McBryde
***WINNER*** Maren Morris
Kacey Musgraves
Carrie Underwood
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Eric Church
***WINNER***Luke Combs
Thomas Rhett
Chris Stapleton
Keith Urban
VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
Lady A
Little Big Town
Midland
***WINNER*** Old Dominion
Rascal Flatts
VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
***WINNER*** Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Maddie & Tae
MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
***WINNER*** Jenee Fleenor, Fiddle
Paul Franklin, Steel Guitar
Rob McNelley, Guitar
Ilya Toshinskiy, Guitar
Derek Wells, Guitar
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Jimmie Allen
Ingrid Andress
Gabby Barrett
Carly Pearce
***WINNER*** Morgan Wallen
