Country music's biggest night saw Morgan Wallen clinching the coveted Entertainer of the Year award at the 58th Annual CMA Awards. Wallen's win comes as no surprise, given his dominance with a remarkable seven nominations.
Morgan Wallen Hits the Jackpot Morgan Wallen Hits the Jackpot In a night full of glitz, glamour, and country twang, Morgan Wallen walked away with the biggest prize at the 58th Annual CMA Awards: Entertainer of the Year. Wallen, who led the nominations with a staggering seven nods, cemented his place at the top of the country music world. No surprise there—he’s been making waves all year long, and the CMA voters couldn’t resist.
Chris Stapleton : A CMA Favorite Chris Stapleton : A CMA Favorite Chris Stapleton wasn’t just a nominee—he was a winner. The powerhouse singer-songwriter took home Male Vocalist of the Year for an impressive eighth time, proving that when it comes to country crooning, he’s a perennial favorite. But wait, there’s more: His hit song “White Horse” also nabbed Song of the Year and Single of the Year. Stapleton’s got the chops, and the CMA voters clearly think he’s got the magic touch too.
Lainey Wilson : Queen of the Red Carpet and the Stage Lainey Wilson : Queen of the Red Carpet and the Stage Lainey Wilson had a wild night, walking away with Female Vocalist of the Year for her powerhouse performance and staying true to her signature style. But that wasn’t all—her music video for “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” snagged Music Video of the Year, giving Wilson a serious win streak. Her signature look may have had us all talking, but it’s her voice that kept the CMA audience cheering.
Album of the Year: Cody Johnson’s ‘Leather’ Takes the Crown It’s not just the artists who are shining—Cody Johnson took home Album of the Year for Leather , proving that a great record can still be the heart and soul of country music. A well-deserved win for an album that’s got staying power.
Brooks & Dunn: Duo Dynamos The legendary Brooks & Dunn took home the Vocal Duo of the Year award, adding another trophy to their collection. With a career spanning decades, the duo’s win isn’t just about their voice—it’s about legacy, style, and influence.
New Artist of the Year: Megan Moroney Makes Her Mark Country music has a fresh face, and her name is Megan Moroney. The rising star took home New Artist of the Year, a fitting accolade for a performer who’s been making waves in a big way. She’s one to watch, and the CMAs certainly noticed.
Old Dominion Reigns Supreme in the Group Category Old Dominion Reigns Supreme in the Group Category Old Dominion took home the Vocal Group of the Year award, proving that great harmony and tight songwriting will always have a place in country music. Their win cements them as one of the genre’s best ensembles.
Musician of the Year: Charlie Worsham Shreds His Way to Victory Charlie Worsham snagged the Musician of the Year award, and if you’ve ever heard him play, you’d understand why. The guy’s got talent, and his guitar skills are clearly recognized by the CMA voters as top-tier.
White Horse Rides to the Top The CMAs are known for their big, emotional moments, and Chris Stapleton’s “White Horse” hit all the right notes. Not only did it win Song of the Year and Single of the Year, but it solidified Stapleton as the country music king of 2024.
Musical Event of the Year: Ella Langley & Riley Green’s Winning Collaboration “you look like you love me” by Ella Langley and Riley Green took home Musical Event of the Year, reminding us that some of the best moments in country music happen when artists come together to create something special.
The Full 2024 CMA Winners List The night may be over, but the buzz is just beginning. Check out the full list of winners below and relive all the exciting moments from country music’s biggest night.
Complete 2024 CMA Awards Winners: 2024 CMA Awards Winners:
- Entertainer of the Year: Morgan Wallen
- Female Vocalist of the Year: Lainey Wilson
- Male Vocalist of the Year: Chris Stapleton
- Vocal Duo of the Year: Brooks & Dunn
- Album of the Year:Leather– Cody Johnson
- Vocal Group of the Year: Old Dominion
- Music Video of the Year: “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” – Lainey Wilson
- New Artist of the Year: Megan Moroney
- Musician of the Year: Charlie Worsham
- Song of the Year: “White Horse” – Chris Stapleton
- Single of the Year: “White Horse” – Chris Stapleton
- Musical Event of the Year: “you look like you love me” – Ella Langley (feat. Riley Green)
The 2024 CMAs were a celebration of both the legends and the newcomers who are shaping the country music scene. With Morgan Wallen taking home the night’s biggest honor and Chris Stapleton continuing his reign, the awards proved that country music is in good hands for years to come.