53rd Annual Country Music Association Awards – Winners & Performances

• The 2019 CMA Awards aired on November 13, 2019.
• For instance, country stars Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, and Carrie Underwood hosted the event. 
• In addition, there were many performances by women in country music today.

 

November 13th, 2019 means CMA Awards for country music fans. For the 53rd Annual Country Music Association Awards, Carrie Underwood is joined on stage as the host by two other legends of the genre, Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton. Watch the amazing live performances and view the winners of the 2019 CMA Awards!

Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire joining Carrie Underwood on the hosting stage makes this night quite special. The 53rd annual award ceremony is being broadcast from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Nashville is the home of country music. For instance, see who won with our CMA Awards winner list below.

Dolly, Reba, and Carrie On The Red Carpet

Beautiful as ever, these three country music icons pose on the red carpet for photos before the show. In addition, shortly after their red carpet appearance, Carrie Underwood, Dolly Parton, and Reba opened the 53rd Annual CMA Awards with a knockout performance! For instance, you can watch their opener below. They all sound amazing!

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For instance, the 2019 CMA Awards is the first-ever ceremony where a woman was nominated in every category (apart from Male Vocalist of the Year). CMA’s chief marketing officer, Damon Whiteside spoke to Vanity Fair about this year’s ceremony, “It gives us a really great way to celebrate the rich legacy of female country artists because there’s been so many, and so many incredible hits. We’re going to celebrate women of country like never before.”

2019 CMAs Opening Performance

In addition to Reba, Dolly, and Carrie, many women country artists joined them in the performance.

For instance, the talented musicians pictured above: Kimberly Schlapman and Karen Fairchild of musical group Little Big Town, Sara Evans, Crystal Gayle, Jennifer Nettles, Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Dolly Parton, Martina McBride, Gretchen Wilson, Amanda Shires and Maren Morris of The Highwomen, Tanya Tucker, Brandi Carlile and Natalie Hemby of The Highwomen.

In addition, let’s check out another performance by Miranda Lambert. In conclusion, take a look at the complete list of winners in each category. Did your favorite artists win in their categories?

Miranda Lambert – “It All Comes Out In The Wash”

2019 Country Music Association Awards – The Winners

New Artist of The Year: Ashley McBryde

Music Video of The Year: “Rainbow” – Kacey Musgraves

Musician of the Year: Jenee Fleenor (Fiddle)

Musical Event of The Year: “Old Town Road (Remix)” – Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus

Vocal Duo of the Year: Dan + Shay

Song of the Year: “Beautiful Crazy” – Luke Combs w/ Wyatt B. Durrette III & Robert Williford

Vocal Group of the Year: Old Dominion

Single of the Year: “God’s Country” – Blake Shelton

Lifetime Achievement Award: Kris Kristofferson

Entertainer of the Year: Garth Brooks

Male Vocalist of the Year: Luke Combs

Female Vocalist of the Year: Kacey Musgraves

Album of The Year: GIRL, Maren Morris