This year, the 56th Country Music Association Awards were a big hit with all the biggest names in country music assembled.
The CMA’s were co-hosted by Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning. The big winner of the night was awarded to Luke Combs for entertainer of the year!
Though before the evening started, country music stars and others dazzled the red carpet in their best looks.
Carrie Underwood floated in with a Cinderella-inspired gown. Underwood graced the red carpet in a light blue gown with a high slit and matching pale blue heels.
The stylings of the rich and famous were not the only highlight of the evening. Touching tributes were also a main theme for the evening.
American singer-songwriter, Loretta Lynn was one of the honorees of the evening. Lynn died on Oct. 4 at the age of 90. Loretta Lynn accepted the top award for entertainer of the year in 1972. She was the first woman to ever win the coveted trophy.
As reported by Good Morning America,
To pay tribute to the country music legend, a trio of iconic performers took to the stage to perform some of Lynn’s biggest hits: Carrie Underwood sang “You Ain’t Woman Enough,” Miranda Lambert sang “Don’t Come Home a Drinkin’ ” and Reba McEntire sang “You’re Lookin at Country.” They then took on Lynn’s most iconic song, “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” together.
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— CMA Country Music (@CountryMusic) November 10, 2022
Other noteworthy wins included Chris Stapleton, who won male vocalist of the year, and Lainey Wilson, who won female vocalist of the year as well as new artist of the year. Combs also won album of the year for “Growin’ Up,” while Cody Johnson was awarded single of the year for “Til You Can’t.” Jordan Davis received song of the year for “Buy Dirt.”
