Singer and Yellowstone TV star Lainey Wilson came into the 2023 Country Music Assn. Awards as the leading nominee, and she lived up to that advance billing by taking home five trophies Wednesday, including the top honor, Entertainer of the Year.
The CMAs were held at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville and broadcast live on ABC. It will be streaming on Hulu on Thursday.
Performers on the night included Wilson, Luke Bryan, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Kenny Chesney and a noticeably slimmer Post Malone among others.
Wilson was the leading nominee for a second year in a row, boasting a record nine nominations. Jelly Roll was second with five, while Combs and Hardy each had four.
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Deadline reports Jelly Roll started the night with surprise guest Wynonna Judd, both singing on the Jelly Roll hit “Need A Favor.”
Wynonna seemed to need a favor to fans watching her performance. Many commented on how unsteady she appeared onstage, holding tight to Jelly Roll’s jacket. She has previously complained of vertigo, and may have suffered an untimely bout.
Combs won for Single of the Year for his cover of Tracy Chapman’s 1988 hit “Fast Car.” It also won Song of the Year, which went to Chapman as the songwriter. Chapman did not attend, but presenter Sara Evans read a statement from her.
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