CMA Awards 2022: See the complete list of winners

The CMA Awards were awarded on Wednesday night, and country music had a party.

Lainey Wilson, a first-time contender, topped the list of nominees before the programme and concluded the night with big awards, including new artist of the year and female vocalist of the year.

"I realise I'm new to a lot of people," Wilson said in one victory speech, "but I promise you I won't let y'all all down."

Luke Combs had a huge night as well, gracing the stage as both a performer and a winner. Combs was named performer of the year and album of the year.

The evening began with a poignant homage to Loretta Lynn, performed by Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, and Carrie Underwood. Jerry Lee Lewis, who died last month at the age of 87, was also paid tribute to in a performance by Elle King and The Black Keys.

Kelly Clarkson, who performed with Kelsea Ballerini and Carly Pearce, and Luke Bryan, who doubled as a presenter alongside Peyton Manning, were among the other performers.

Dierks Bentley and Wilson were among the many performers who took the stage to pay tribute to Alan Jackson, who received the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award.

Below is a list of winners:

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR

• Luke Combs **WINNER**
• Miranda Lambert
• Chris Stapleton
• Carrie Underwood
• Morgan Wallen

SINGLE OF THE YEAR

• “Buy Dirt” – Jordan Davis featuring Luke Bryan
• “half of my hometown” – Kelsea Ballerini featuring Kenny Chesney
• “Never Wanted To Be That Girl” – Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde
• “‘Til You Can’t” – Cody Johnson **WINNER**
• “You Should Probably Leave” – Chris Stapleton

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

• “Growin’ Up” – Luke Combs **WINNER**
• “Humble Quest” – Maren Morris
• “Palomino” – Miranda Lambert
• “Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’” – Lainey Wilson
• “Time, Tequila & Therapy” – Old Dominion

SONG OF THE YEAR

• “Buy Dirt” – Jordan Davis featuring Luke Bryan **WINNER**
• “Never Wanted To Be That Girl” – Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde
• “Sand In My Boots” – Morgan Wallen
• “Things A Man Oughta Know” – Lainey Wilson
• “You Should Probably Leave” – Chris Stapleton

FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

• Miranda Lambert
• Ashley McBryde
• Carly Pearce
• Carrie Underwood
• Lainey Wilson **WINNER**

MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

• Eric Church
• Luke Combs
• Cody Johnson
• Chris Stapleton **WINNER**
• Morgan Wallen

VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR

• Lady A
• Little Big Town
• Midland
• Old Dominion **WINNER**
• Zac Brown Band

VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR

• Brooks & Dunn
• Brothers Osborne **WINNER**
• Dan + Shay
• LOCASH
• Maddie & Tae

MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR

• “Beers On Me” – Dierks Bentley with BRELAND & HARDY
• “If I Didn’t Love You” – Jason Aldean & Carrie Underwood
• “Longneck Way To Go” – Midland featuring Jon Pardi
• “Never Say Never” – Cole Swindell with Lainey Wilson
• “Never Wanted To Be That Girl” – Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde **WINNER**

MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR

• Jenee Fleenor, Fiddle **WINNER**
• Paul Franklin, Steel guitar
• Brent Mason, Guitar
• Ilya Toshinskiy, Banjo
• Derek Wells, Guitar

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR

• “I Bet You Think About Me” (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault) – Taylor Swift featuring Chris Stapleton
• “Longneck Way To Go” – Midland featuring Jon Pardi
• “Never Say Never” – Cole Swindell with Lainey Wilson
• “Never Wanted To Be That Girl” – Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde
• “‘Til You Can’t” – Cody Johnson **WINNER**

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR

• HARDY
• Walker Hayes
• Cody Johnson
• Parker McCollum
• Lainey Wilson **WINNER**