Highlights and winners of CMA Awards 2024

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CMA Awards 2024
Megan Moroney performs "Am I Okay?" during the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

The 2024 CMA Awards, held on November 20 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, celebrated the best in country music.

Lainey Wilson, who co-hosted, took home big honors including Entertainer of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year.

Jelly Roll was a standout. He won New Artist of the Year. He wowed the audience with a heartfelt performance of “Believe” alongside Brooks & Dunn.

Luke Combs and Eric Church were praised for their hurricane relief efforts. Bailey Zimmerman and Kelsea Ballerini delivered lively stage moments.

The night was a mix of powerful performances, heartfelt speeches, and memorable collaborations.

Major Winners at the 2024 CMA Awards

The CMA Awards 2024 recognized the best in country music with stunning wins across categories:

  1. Entertainer of the Year: Lainey Wilson
    A monumental win, solidifying her place as a country music powerhouse.
  2. Album of the Year: Luke Combs
    For his heartfelt album, Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Over.
  3. Male Vocalist of the Year: Morgan Wallen
    His consistent chart dominance earned him this accolade.
  4. Female Vocalist of the Year: Lainey Wilson
    She continued her winning streak with a second major award.
  5. New Artist of the Year: Jelly Roll
    Celebrating his breakthrough year and emotional performances.
  6. Song of the Year: “Fast Car” (Luke Combs cover)
    A timeless rendition that resonated deeply with audiences.
  7. Single of the Year: “Last Night” by Morgan Wallen
    This hit dominated airwaves and streaming charts throughout the year.
  8. Vocal Duo of the Year: Brooks & Dunn
    A testament to their enduring influence in the genre.
  9. Musical Event of the Year: “Cowboys Cry Too” by Kelsea Ballerini & Noah Kahan
    Their emotional collaboration captivated listeners.
  10. Vocal Group of the Year: Zac Brown Band
    Their dynamic performances and beloved hits led to this win.
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CMA Awards 2024
Luke Bryan, from left, Lainey Wilson, and Peyton Manning speak during the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
CMA Awards 2024
Luke Bryan, from left, Lainey Wilson, Jeff Bridges and Peyton Manning appear on stage at the conclusion of the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
CMA Awards 2024
Lainey Wilson, left, and Patrick Tracy accept the award for music video of the year for “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” during the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
CMA Awards 2024
Keith Urban, left, and Jelly Roll perform during the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
CMA Awards 2024
Keith Urban perform during the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
CMA Awards 2024
Jelly Roll performs during the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
CMA Awards 2024
Eric Church performs “Darkest Hour” during the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
CMA Awards 2024
Parker McCollum perform a medley during a lifetime achievement award tribute to George Strait during the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
CMA Awards 2024
Simone Biles presents the award for female vocalist of the year during the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
CMA Awards 2024
Lainey Wilson accepts the award for female vocalist of the year during the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
CMA Awards 2024
Presenter Jeff Bridges accepts the award for entertainer of the year on behalf of Morgan Wallen during the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
CMA Awards 2024
Jimi Westbrook , Kimberly Schlapman, Freddie Freeman, Karen Fairchild and Phillip Sweet present the award for male vocalist of the year during the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
CMA Awards 2024
Eric Church performs “Darkest Hour” during the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
CMA Awards 2024
Luke Bryan, from left, Lainey Wilson, and Peyton Manning raise their red cups and toast Toby Keith during the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
CMA Awards 2024
Luke Bryan performs “Love You, Miss You, Mean It” during the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
CMA Awards 2024
Ashley McBryde performs “Help Me Make It Through The Night” during the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
CMA Awards 2024
Megan Moroney poses with the award for new artist of the year in the press room during the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
CMA Awards 2024
Nate Smith arrives at the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
CMA Awards 2024
Keith Urban arrives at the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
CMA Awards 2024
Simone Biles arrives at the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
CMA Awards 2024
Dan Smyers,left, and Shay Mooney arrive at the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)1
CMA Awards 2024
Dan Smyers,left, and Shay Mooney arrive at the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
CMA Awards 2024
TJ Osborne, left, and John Osborne, of Brothers Osborne, arrive at the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
CMA Awards 2024
Kacey Musgraves attends the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
CMA Awards 2024
Abby Smyers, from left, Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney and Hannah Mooney arrives at the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
CMA Awards 2024
Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook, Karen Fairchild and Philip Sweet, of Little Big Town, arrive at the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
CMA Awards 2024
Karen Fairchild, of Little Big Town, arrives at the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
CMA Awards 2024
Kimberly Schlapman, of Little Big Town, arrives at the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
CMA Awards 2024
Noah Kahan, left, and Kelsea Ballerini arrive at the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
CMA Awards 2024
Chase Stokes, left, and Kelsea Ballerini arrive at the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
CMA Awards 2024
Nicole Combs, left, and Luke Combs arrive at the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
CMA Awards 2024
Shaboozey arrives at the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
CMA Awards 2024
Miranda Lambert, left, and Brendan McLoughlin arrive at the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
CMA Awards 2024
Ella Langley arrives at the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
CMA Awards 2024
Angie K arrives at the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
CMA Awards 2024
Chase Stokes, left, and Kelsea Ballerini arrive at the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
CMA Awards 2024
Lauren Akins, left, and Thomas Rhett arrive at the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
CMA Awards 2024
Hallie Ray Light McCollum, left, and Parker McCollum arrive at the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
CMA Awards 2024
Katharine McPhee arrives at the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
CMA Awards 2024
Ashley McBryde arrives at the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
CMA Awards 2024
Morgane Stapleton, left, and Chris Stapleton arrive at the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
CMA Awards 2024
Luke Bryan arrives at the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
CMA Awards 2024
Kacey Musgraves performs “The Architect” during the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
CMA Awards 2024
Miranda Lambert performs during the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
CMA Awards 2024
Taylor Frankie Paul arrives at the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
CMA Awards 2024
Maddie Font arrives at the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
CMA Awards 2024
MaRynn Taylor arrives at the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
CMA Awards 2024
Kailey Dickerson, left, and Russell Dickerson arrive at the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
CMA Awards 2024
Kelsea Ballerini performs during the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
CMA Awards 2024
Thomas Rhett, left, and Teddy Swims perform a medley during the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
CMA Awards 2024
Shaboozey performs a medley during the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
CMA Awards 2024
Megan Moroney performs “Am I Okay?” during the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Riley Green, left, and Ella Langley pose in the press room with their award for "Musical Event of the Year" during the 58th Annual CMA Awards
Riley Green, left, and Ella Langley pose in the press room with their award for “Musical Event of the Year” during the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

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