ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Garth Brooks
Luke Bryan
Chris Stapleton
Carrie Underwood
Keith Urban
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WILLIE NELSON LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Dolly Parton
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Dierks Bentley
Eric Church
Tim McGraw
Chris Stapleton
Keith Urban
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Maren Morris
Kacey Musgraves
Carrie Underwood
THE PINNACLE AWARD
Kenny Chesney
VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
Old Dominion
Rascal Flatts
Zac Brown Band
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2016 CMA Awards Red Carpet Fashion
Tim McGraw arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Jennifer Garner arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Kimberly Williams-Paisley arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Jennifer Nettles arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Faith Hill arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Billy Ray Cyrus arrive at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Reba McEntire arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Kacey Musgraves arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Nicole Kidman, left, and Keith Urban arrive at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Lady Antebellum arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Anderson East, left, and Miranda Lambert arrive at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Emily Joyce, and Dwight Yoakam arrive at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Garth Brooks, left, and Trisha Yearwood arrive at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Caroline Boyer, left, and Luke Bryan arrive at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Simone Biles arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Madison Kocian arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Laurie Hernandez arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Gabby Douglas arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Aly Raisman arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Olympic gymnasts Laurie Hernandez, from left, Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, Madison Kocian, and Gabby Douglas arrive at the 50th annual CMA Awards.none
Olivia Newton John arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Jimi Westbrook, from left, Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, and Phillip Sweet, of Little Big Town, arrive at the 50th annual CMA Awards.none
Martina McBride arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Carrie Underwood arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Craig Campbell, right, and Mindy Ellis Campbell arrive at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Abby Law, from left, Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, of the musical group Dan + Shay, and Hannah Billingsley arrive at the 50th annual CMA Awards.none
Cole Swindell arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Tanya Tucker arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Thomas Rhett arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Wendi McLendon-Covey arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Elle King arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Meghan Linsey, left, and Juan Pablo arrive at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Hunter Hayes arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Chase Bryant arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Easton Corbin arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Lee Greenwood arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Danielle Bradbery arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
The Oak Ridge Boys arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Darius Rucker arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Dustin Lynch arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Justin Moore arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Chris Janson, left, and Kelly Lynn arrive at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Jessie James Decker arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Pentatonix arrive at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Cam arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Shawna Thompson, left, and Keifer Thompson, of Thompson Square, arrive at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Hayley Orrantia arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Brantley Gilbert, left, and Amber Cochran arrive at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Maren Morris arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Maisy Stella, left, and Lennon Stella, of Lennon & Maisy, arrive at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Alan Jackson, left, and Denise Jackson arrive at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Michael Ray arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Kaitlyn Bristowe arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Miss America 2017, Savvy Shields, arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
RaeLynn arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Lauren Alaina arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Parmalee arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.none
VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Joey + Rory
Maddie & Tae
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Dierks Bentley, Black
Maren Morris, Hero
Eric Church, Mr. Misunderstood
Keith Urban, Ripcord
Carrie Underwood, Storyteller
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Kelsea Ballerini
Brothers Osborne
Maren Morris
Old Dominion
Cole Swindell
SONG OF THE YEAR
"Burning House," Camaron "Cam" Ochs, Tyler Johnson and Jeff Bhasker
"Die A Happy Man," Sean Douglas, Thomas Rhett, Joe Spargur
"Humble and Kind," Lori McKenna
"Record Year," Eric Church, Jeff Hyde
"My Church," busbee, Maren Morris
SINGLE OF THE YEAR
"Die A Happy Man," Thomas Rhett
"Humble and Kind," Tim McGraw
"My Church," Maren Morris
"Nobody To Blame," Chris Stapleton
"Record Year," Eric Church
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
"Burning House," Cam
"Fire Away," Chris Stapleton
"Humble and Kind," Tim McGraw
"Record Year," Eric Church
"Somewhere On A Beach," Dierks Bentley
MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR
"Different For Girls," Dierks Bentley feat. Elle King
"Home Alone Tonight," Luke Bryan featuring Karen Fairchild
"The Fighter", Keith Urban (featuring Carrie Underwood)
"Think Of You," Chris Young (duet with Cassadee Pope)
"You Are My Sunshine," Morgane Stapleton with Chris Stapleton
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MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
Jerry Douglas on dobro / lap steel guitar
Paul Franklin on steel guitar
Dann Huff on guitar
Brent Mason on guitar
Derek Wells on guitar
Eye-catching fashion from the CMA Awards through the years
Kacey Musgraves performs at the 49th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Kelsea Ballerini performs at the 49th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Director TK McKamy, winner of the award for music video of the year for "Girl In A Country Song," poses in the press room at the 49th annual CMA Awards on Nov. 4, 2015.none
Rascal Flatts arrive at the 49th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Scotty McCreery arrives at the 49th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Chase Bryant arrives at the 49th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Steven Tyler arrives at the 49th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Brad Paisley, left, and Carrie Underwood perform a skit at the 49th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Miranda Lambert, left, and Meghan Trainor perform on stage at the 48th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Kacey Musgraves walks backstage with the award for new artist of the year at the 47th annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Kimberly Perry, of The Band Perry, performs at the 47th annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Taylor Swift arrives at the 47th annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Willie Robertson, right, and Jase Robertson, of Duck Dynasty, arrive at the 47th annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Hosts Carrie Underwood, left, and Brad Paisley talk to Miss Piggy during the 45th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011.none
Laura Bell Bundy arrives at the 45th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011.none
Erin Andrews arrives at the 45th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011.none
The JaneDear Girls, Susie Brown, left, and Danelle Leverett arrive at the 45th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011.none
Brian Setzer, left, and guest arrive at the 45th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011.none
Sarah Buxton arrives at the 42nd Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn.none
Kid Rock, left, and Lil' Wayne at the 42nd Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn.none
Jennifer Nettles of the band Sugarland performs during the 42nd Annual CMA Awards show on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn.none
Taylor Swift performs during the 42nd Annual CMA Awards show on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn.none
Nicole Kidman and husband Keith Urban arrive at the 41st Annual Country Music Association Awards, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Music group Rascal Flatts arrive at the 41st Annual Country Music Association Awards, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Kenny Alphin and John Rich, of the country music duo Big & Rich, perform during the 41st Annual Country Music Association Awards, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Country singer Dwight Yoakam poses backstage for photographers at the 41st Annual Country Music Association Awards, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, in Nashville, Tenn.none
Lorrie Morgan arrives for the 39th annual Country Music Association Awards Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, in New York.none
Dolly Parton performs at the 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, in New York.none
The group Rascal Flatts arrive for the 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards in New York on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005.none
Carrie Underwood poses for photographers during the 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, in New York.none
LeAnn Rimes poses for photographers after presenting an award at the 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, in New York.none
Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry of the duo Montgomery Gentry, nominated for vocal duo of the year, arrive for the 39th Annual CMA Awards in New York on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005.none
Miranda Lambert performs at the 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, in New York.none
Wynonna arrives for the 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, in New York.none
John Rich, right, and Big Kenny of the duo Big & Rich perform "Comin' To Your City" during the 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, in New York.none
Brad Paisley and Clint Black are joined by their actress wives as they arrive for the Country Music Association Awards show on Nov. 9, 2004 in Nashville, Tenn.none
Hank Williams Jr. and his wife, Mary Jane, arrive for the 37th annual Country Music Association Awards show in Nashville, Tenn. in a Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003 photo.none
Kenny Chesney performs at the Country Music Association Awards show on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004, in Nashville, Tenn.none
The country music group Trick Pony arrives at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn. for the Country Music Association awards show on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001.none
Country music performer Keith Urban of Australia arrives at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn. for the Country Music Association awards show on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001.none
Garth Brooks, left, and George Jones, center, perform their duet "Beer Run" at the Country Music Association Awards show in Nashville, Tenn. on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001.none
Brad Paisley accepts the Horizon award at the Country Music Association Awards show on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2000 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn.none
Shania Twain performs at the Country Music Association Awards show in Nashville, Tenn. on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999.none
Pop group 'N Sync arrives for the Country Music Association Awards show in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999.none
Actor Billy Bob Thornton arrives with country singer Travis Tritt and actress Laura Dern for the Country Music Association Awards show in Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 22, 1999.none
The Dixie Chicks perform at the Country Music Association Awards show in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999.none
Brooks & Dunn accept the vocal duo of the year award at the Country Music Association Awards show in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999.none
At the 1994 Country Music Association Awards show, Vince Gill cleaned up by taking home both the entertainer of the year and the male vocalist of the year awards.none
Country singer George Jones is shown performing at the Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, Tn. in this Sept. 29, 1993 photo.none
Country singer Marty Stuart is seen at the Country Music Awards show in Nashville, Tenn., on September 29, 1993.none
Garth Brooks tips his hat to the audience at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Oct. 2, 1991, after winning his first award for single of the year during the CMA Awards.none
Country music singer Hank Thompson is shown at the Country Music Association (CMA) awards in Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 9, 1989.none
Country singer Hank Williams, Jr. pictured Oct. 9, 1989 at the 1989 Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, Tennesse.none
Hank Williams Jr. gets a hug from the awards presenter as he accepts his entertainer of the year award Oct. 10, 1988 at the CMA awards show in Nashville.none
Reba McEntire accepts the female vocalist of the year award at the 21st annual Country Music Association awards show in Nashville on Monday Oct. 12, 1987.none
Singer Linda Ronstadt is seen performing at the 20th annual Country Music Association awards show in Nashville, Tenn., October 13, 1986.none
Reba McEntire accepts her Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year award in Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 13, 1986.none
Linda Ronstadt, left, Emmylou Harris and Dolly Parton are shown together at the 20th annual Country Music Association awards show in Nashville. on Oct 13, 1986.AP
Dan Seals accepts the vocal duo of the year award with Marie Osmond during the CMA awards show in Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 14, 1986. Seals also won the award for single of the yearAP
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