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Morgan Wallen Named CMA Entertainer of the Year at 58th Awards

The ceremony in Nashville celebrated country music's biggest names, with Chris Stapleton and Lainey Wilson winning multiple honors.

  • Morgan Wallen, despite being the leading nominee with seven nods, won only one award and was absent from the event.
  • Chris Stapleton took home three awards, including Single, Song, and Male Vocalist of the Year.
  • Lainey Wilson won two trophies for Female Vocalist of the Year and Music Video of the Year, and also co-hosted the ceremony.
  • Beyoncé was notably absent from nominations despite topping the Billboard Country Albums chart with 'Cowboy Carter,' becoming the first Black woman to achieve this milestone.
  • The event featured performances by artists like Post Malone, Carrie Underwood, and Cody Johnson, with presenters including Jeff Bridges and Billy Bob Thornton.
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