At long last, it’s time for “country music’s biggest night!”
The 2019 CMA Awards were scheduled for November 13 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.Carrie Underwood is hosting the ceremony for the 12th year in the row, while her former co-host, Brad Paisley, did not return.
Instead, Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire will serve as Underwood’s guest co-hosts. Together, the three women plan to pay tribute to country music’s extraordinary female artists throughout the night.
In addition, the hosts and presenters will honor those who take home the coveted trophies in each of the CMA’s 12 awards categories.
Maren Morris leads the pack with a total of eight nominations. Dan + Shay have the second-most nominations, with three nods as a duo. Plus, member Dan Smyers has three additional nominations as a producer and songwriter.
Many other artists have multiple nominations. The complete list of 2019 CMA Award nominees and winners can be found below.
This list will be updated throughout the night as new winners are announced, so be sure to keep checking back for the most up-to-date information.
MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
Jenee Fleenor – Fiddle ***WINNER***
Paul Franklin – Steel Guitar
Mac McAnally – Guitar
Ilya Toshinsky – Banjo and Guitar
Derek Wells – Guitar
MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR
(Award given to artists and producers)
“All My Favorite People” – Maren Morris feat. Brothers Osborne
“Brand New Man” – Brooks & Dunn with Luke Combs
“Dive Bar” – Garth Brooks & Blake Shelton
“Old Town Road (Remix)” – Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus ***WINNER***
“What Happens in a Small Town” – Brantley Gilbert & Lindsay Ell
