CMA Awards: Nashville celebrates nation music

Luke Combs gained huge on the CMA Awards and introduced dwelling his second entertainer of the 12 months trophy Wednesday.

“I need to thank nation music for making my goals come true,” Combs stated.

Earlier within the night, Combs took dwelling the album of the 12 months award for his newest catalog, “Growin’ Up.”

“That is my fifth or sixth 12 months being at this awards present, and nation sounded much more nation than it has in a very long time,” he advised the gang at Bridgestone Enviornment in Nashville.

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Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning tapped right into a viral second with Carrie Underwood on Wednesday on the CMA Awards after joking about her “side-eye” response to Bryan’s joke about Aaron Rodgers’ anti-vaccine stance the 12 months earlier than.

“Carrie Underwood and I’ve lots in widespread,” Manning advised Bryan whereas opening the present in Nashville.

“We each work with Brad Paisley, we’ve each been on Sunday Night time Soccer lots, and we’re each very nervous about what Luke Bryan would possibly say tonight.”

Final 12 months,
cameras caught Carrie in a sigh in the midst of Luke’s monologue.

“No matter makes you nation, you might be welcome right here tonight,” Bryan joked on the time. “Relaxation assured, we’re following all of the well being protocols to maintain everybody secure, and it’s so nice to be right here with all my fellow artists — examined and collectively,” he advised the viewers. “Or immunized? Who’s it? Simply enjoying.”

Underwood’s husband, former professional hockey star Mike Fisher, had lately publicly supported Rodgers’ resolution to not get the vaccine.

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“Yellowstone” star Lainey Wilson earned just a few extra accolades Wednesday with the brand new artist of the 12 months and feminine vocalist of the 12 months trophies on the CMA Awards.

“That is for that nine-year-old little lady who wrote her first music,” Wilson stated throughout an emotional speech whereas accepting the brand new artist award.

She was again on stage quickly to choose up the feminine vocalist of the 12 months award the place she praised the ladies within the class and made a promise to followers.

“I promise you, I do know I am new to quite a lot of people, however I promise you I will not allow you to all down,” she stated.

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Thomas Rhett collaborated with Katy Perry on the duet “The place We Began” on the CMA Awards Wednesday in Nashville.

The pair carried out the music from his newest album of the identical title, which debuted in April.

Perry rocked a denim strapless gown with fishnet tights whereas Rhett sported a black leather-based jacket with matching slacks.

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Carly Pearce gave an emotional efficiency devoted to the late Loretta Lynn on the Nation Music Affiliation Awards in Nashville.

Wearing an electrical inexperienced ensemble, Pearce honored the legendary musician who died in October on the age of 90.

“We love you, Loretta!” she stated on the finish of her ballad.

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John Osborne of the Brothers Osborne revealed his spouse, Lucie Silva, is pregnant and anticipating twins.

The lead guitarist of the nation music group shared their child bliss in the course of the Nation Music Awards Wednesday in Nashville.

Earlier within the night, Brothers Osborne caught up with Miranda Lambert and her husband, Brendan McLoughlin, on the purple carpet.

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Wynonna Judd was overcome with feelings whereas presenting the duo of the 12 months award on the CMAs Wednesday.

“In dying, there’s life and right here I’m,” she advised the viewers with tears in her eyes. “I’m humbled to nonetheless have a seat in nation music.”

Earlier than presenting the award, she stated “Mother and I gained seven instances,” referring to her late mom Naomi Judd who died earlier this 12 months after an extended battle with psychological sickness. “I really like you a lot.”

T.J. Osborne and John Osborne of the Brothers Osborne gained the award, and praised Wynonna for being the icon of nation music.

“To be right here tonight, after which to be within the presence of Wynonna,” T.J. stated.

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Jordan Davis took dwelling the CMA Award for music of the 12 months for his hit with Luke Bryan, “Purchase Grime.”

Davis stated his anthem was all about “religion and household.”

“We wrote a music about religion and household, and if that is not nation music, I do not know what’s,” Davis stated whereas accepting the award.

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CMA Awards co-hosts Peyton Manning and Luke Bryan poked jabs at one another whereas opening the present Wednesday on the Bridgestone Enviornment in Nashville.

The previous quarterback joked that the nation singer could possibly be a candidate that may “by no means plead the fifth, however will drink a fifth.”

Manning additionally performed on Bryan’s 2015 music, and stated Luke can be “Huntin’, fishin’, and lovin’ day-after-day.”

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Reba McEntire joined Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert for an emotional tribute to the late Loretta Lynn on the CMA Awards on Wednesday.

The powerhouse trio devoted their efficiency to the 90-year-old singer who died at dwelling in Tennessee in October.

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John Pardi and spouse Summer season shared the look of affection whereas strolling the purple carpet on the CMA Awards earlier than turning into dad and mom.

The nation crooner advised Fox Information Digital that he is “excited” about turning into a dad for the primary time.

” what, I am excited, I am probably not nervous. I am not prepared for highschool, however that is an extended methods away,” Pardi stated. “I am excited! I am not getting any youthful, it is time to have children.”

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Nation music stars shined in Nashville Wednesday the place the most well liked ticket on the town was on the Bridgestone Enviornment for the 56th annual CMA Awards.

Carrie Underwood rocked a child blue strapless gown whereas Reba opted for a velvet long-sleeved quantity in a royal hue to stroll the purple carpet earlier than the ceremony.

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Jimmie Allen is not going to be performing with the Zac Brown Band and Marcus King on the 2022 Nation Music Affiliation Awards.

The 37-year-old nation music singer introduced that he was dropping out of his scheduled look as a result of sickness, hours earlier than the awards present is about to happen on Wednesday night time. 

“I used to be wanting ahead to performing with my buddies @zacbrownband and @realmarcusking on the @CountryMusic Awards, sadly I’m beneath the climate and gained’t have the ability to. I look ahead to watching them and the opposite performers tonight,” Allen tweeted.

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The CMA Awards are nonetheless just a few hours away, however some persons are strolling into the ceremony as winners already.

Forward of Wednesday night time’s present, winners within the musical occasion of the 12 months and music video of the 12 months had been introduced Wednesday morning on “Good Morning America.”

The announcement was broadcast stay from Bridgestone Enviornment in Nashville, the place the present will happen later within the night.

Ashley McBryde
 and Carly Pearce took dwelling the award for musical occasion of the 12 months, for his or her collaboration on the music “By no means Wished to be That Woman,” produced by Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne.

The award for music video of the 12 months went to Cody Johnson, for the music video for his music “Til You Cannot,” directed by Dustin Haney. 

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Nation music legend Reba McEntire walked the purple carpet on the CMA Awards Wednesday in Nashville days after having to cancel a number of tour dates as a result of vocal points.

The “I am A Survivor” singer rocked a sapphire blue robe forward of the ceremony, the place she’s set to carry out a tribute to late singer Loretta Lynn.

Final week, Reba posted physician’s had suggested her to go on “vocal relaxation” and she or he was pressured to make the “tough resolution” to reschedule a slew of exhibits.

“My physician has suggested me to go on vocal relaxation, so I’ve made the tough resolution to reschedule this weekend’s exhibits.”

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The 2022 CMA Awards are set to happen Wednesday, Nov. 9, and promise to be an thrilling present. 

The CMA Awards have been referred to as one in every of nation music’s largest nights, and the CMA stage has seen all of it.

With a brand new host, a powerful listing of performers and heartwarming tributes deliberate, this 12 months’s present is predicted to be full of simply as many iconic moments, if no more.

Here’s what you want to find out about the 2022 CMA Awards.