Winners named during GMA
Early winners have been revealed in two categories for the 56th Annual CMA Awards. Ashley McBryde and Carly Pearce earn trophies for their CMA Musical Event of the Year nomination for “Never Wanted To Be That Girl,” produced by Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne, while Cody Johnson takes home his first-ever CMA for Music Video of the Year for “‘Til You Can’t,” directed by Dustin Haney.
“I woke up to a text from Carly this morning. HOT DAMN!! Thank you CMA! That’s a helluva way to start the day! Happy CMA day y’all!! Let’s gooo!!!!” McBryde tweets.
“WOWWWW what a way to start #cmaawards day!!! This song means everything to me & seeing the life it has had this year has been so rewarding. Thank you @cma for this. MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR!!!” Pearce shares on socials.
“Great way to start the day. Thanks @CountryMusic and all of the voters. Thanks Dustin Haney for bringing this song to life. Tune in tonight to see me perform it live on @ABCNetwork! #CMAawards,” Johnson writes on socials.
The announcement took place live on ABC’s Good Morning America, as the show broadcast live from Bridgestone Plaza in downtown Nashville. Two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban took the stage to perform a medley of “Better Life,” “Long Hot Summer,” “Raise ‘Em Up,” and “Blue Ain’t Your Color,” along with additional performances of “Brown Eyes Baby” and “Wasted Time.”
With unforgettable performances from some of the biggest names in music, The 56th Annual CMA Awards airs live tonight (Wed, Nov 9th) from 8-11 pm ET/delayed PT on ABC. Artists taking the CMA Awards stage include Jimmie Allen, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Bryan, Brandy Clark, Kelly Clarkson, Luke Combs, Caylee Hammack, Hardy, Cody Johnson, Elle King, Marcus King, Miranda Lambert, Patty Loveless, Ashley McBryde, Reba McEntire, John Osborne, Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce, Katy Perry, Pillbox Patti, Chris Stapleton, Cole Swindell, The Black Keys, The War and Treaty, Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, and Zac Brown Band.
CMA Awards presenters include Mookie Betts, Breland, Jessica Chastain, Jordan Davis, Sarah Drew, Cole Hauser, Tyler Hubbard, Wynonna Judd, Lady A, Rex Linn, Little Big Town, Parker McCollum, Reba McEntire, Ben and Erin Napier, Jeannie Seely, Michael Shannon, and Lainey Wilson.
