Each year, the Country Music Association Awards ceremony -- known as the CMA Awards -- is one of the genre's most-anticipated events of the year. It began in 1967 as an un-televised ceremony in Nashville, Tenn., as a way of honoring the biggest achievements in country music for recording artists and broadcasters. Since then, the ceremony has grown to include a live TV aspect and a bevy of live performances in addition to the presentation of trophies. The CMA Awards have also doled out its coveted Entertainer of the Year trophy each year, with iconic acts like George Strait, Merle Haggard, Loretta Lynn and Willie Nelson all becoming recipients of the coveted honor in the show's early years. Garth Brooks holds the record for artist with the most Entertainer trophies, having won the award seven times.
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Here's Why Lainey Wilson's Father Was Her CMA Awards Date
"I ain't talkin' about the Beach Boy, I'm talkin' about the cowboy," she said.
Cody Johnson Nabs Single of the Year at the 2022 CMA Awards
This song had an incredible impact on country radio this year.
Hardy + Lainey Wilson Bring 'Wait in the Truck' to 2022 CMAs
It marked their first televised performance of their rising hit.
Carrie Underwood Leads Career-Spanning Alan Jackson CMAs Tribute
It was a fitting celebration of Jackson's incredible country music career.
Elle King + the Black Keys Pay Fiery Tribute to Jerry Lee Lewis
It was a blazing tribute to the late Jerry Lee Lewis.
Cole Swindell Takes 'She Had Me At Heads Carolina' to CMA Awards
It was a joyful moment of 90s country nostalgia.
Kelsea Ballerini, Carly Pearce + Kelly Clarkson Perform at CMAs
The performance was a rollicking good time.
Luke Bryan Gets His 'Country On' at 2022 CMA Awards
He set his co-hosting duties aside to give fans a performance of his latest track.
Carly Pearce Performs 'Dear Miss Loretta' at 2022 CMA Awards
It was one of the night's many stirring tributes to Loretta Lynn.
Old Dominion Named Vocal Group of the Year at the 2022 CMA Awards
Lead singer Matthew Ramsey paid homage to Alabama's Jeff Cook during his moving acceptance speech.