52nd Annual CMA Awards Predictions
The 52nd Annual CMA Awards are coming up tonight. Who do you think will take home some awards?
For the 11th year in a row, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will be hosting the show. So you know that it will be nothing short of entertaining. Between their antics and great performances, one question still remains: Who will win?
Below are all of the categories and nominees for tomorrow's CMA Awards. I have made my predictions as to who I think should take home each award. See if you agree or disagree.
Entertainer of the Year
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Kenny Chesney
Chris Stapleton
Keith Urban
Single of the Year
"Broken Halos," Chris Stapleton
"Drinkin' Problem," Midland
"Drowns the Whiskey," Jason Aldean feat. Miranda Lambert
"Meant to Be," Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line
"Tequila," Dan + Shay
Female Vocalist of the Year
Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Maren Morris
Kacey Musgraves
Carrie Underwood
Male Vocalist of the Year
Dierks Bentley
Luke Combs
Thomas Rhett
Chris Stapleton
Keith Urban
Vocal Duo of the Year
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Maddie & Tae
Sugarland
New Artist of the Year
Lauren Alaina
Luke Combs
Chris Janson
Midland
Brett Young
Vocal Group of the Year
Lady Antebellum
LANCO
Little Big Town
Midland
Old Dominion
Album of the Year
From A Room: Volume 2, Chris Stapleton
Golden Hour, Kacey Musgraves
Graffiti U, Keith Urban
Life Changes, Thomas Rhett
The Mountain, Dierks Bentley
Song of the Year
“Body Like A Back Road,” Sam Hunt
“Broken Halos,” Chris Stapleton
“Drowns the Whiskey,” Jason Aldean feat. Miranda Lambert
“Drunk Girl,” Chris Janson
“Tequila,” Dan + Shay
Musician of the Year
Jerry Douglas, Dobro
Paul Franklin, Steel Guitar
Dann Huff, Guitar
Mac McAnally, Guitar
Derek Wells, Guitar
Already announced:
Musical Event of the Year
“Burning Man," Dierks Bentley feat. Brothers Osborne
“Dear Hate," Maren Morris feat. Vince Gill
“Drowns the Whiskey," Jason Aldean feat. Miranda Lambert
“Everything’s Gonna Be Alright," David Lee Murphy & Kenny Chesney (WINNER)
“Meant to Be," Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line
Music Video of the Year
“Babe,” Sugarland feat. Taylor Swift
“Cry Pretty,” Carrie Underwood
“Drunk Girl,” Chris Janson
“Marry Me,” Thomas Rhett (WINNER)
“Tequila,” Dan + Shay
Some of these decisions were very difficult to make. For example, the Female Vocalist of the Year category. Miranda really hasn't done much over the past year, Carrie had one single, "Cry Pretty". I think this could be the year that Maren Morris takes home the award, but there's still that chance that Carrie will take home Female Vocalist of the Year. Dan + Shay had a stellar year with the success of "Tequila," so this could be their year to win big. I expect them to win Song of the Year, Duo of the Year, and while I think Florida Georgia Line and Bebe Rexha will win Single of the Year, I wouldn't be shocked if Dan + Shay took the award home. Either way, tonight will surely be a great event for country music!
The 52nd Annual CMA Awards air LIVE Wednesday November 14 at 8/7C on ABC! If you're not able to watch the show, you can listen live on 99.5 WKDQ or stream it anywhere on the WKDQ App!