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.