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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Jordan Davis Wins Song of the Year at the 2022 CMA Awards
He called his collaborator, Luke Bryan, to the stage to share the moment.
Ashley McBryde + Friends Cover 'When Will I Be Loved' at CMAs
It was a truly one-of-a-kind performance.
Luke Combs Brings 'The Kind of Love We Make' to 2022 CMA Awards
Combs kicked it into high gear for this performance.
Brothers Osborne Collect Vocal Duo of the Year Trophy at CMAs
This dynamic duo has had an incredible year.
Carrie Underwood Stuns With 'Hate My Heart' at 2022 CMA Awards
She supplied a dramatic and captivating performance of "Hate My Heart" at the 2022 CMA Awards.
Miranda Lambert Brings Fiery 'Geraldene' to 2022 CMA Awards Stage
It was a must-see performance.
Cody Johnson Brings Inspiring 'Til You Can't' to 2022 CMA Awards
The performance marked a milestone moment in Johnson's career.
Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning Deliver a Real Monologue at CMA Awards
Hosts Peyton Manning and Luke Bryan delivered the best monologue since Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood.
PICS: Country Stars Dazzle on the 2022 CMA Awards Red Carpet
Country's biggest stars were looking GREAT on the red carpet at the 2022 CMA Awards.