Lainey Wilson wins Entertainer of the Year and four additional trophies at the spellbinding “Country Night Magic at the 57th Annual CMA Awards 2023” held at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
Historical victory of Lainey Wilson in CMA Awards 2023
In 2019, Lainey Wilson clinched New Artist of the Year. At the CMA Awards 2023 however, she triumphed as Entertainer, Album, and Female Vocalist of the Year, sharing victories. This incredible feat matches records set by legends like Johnny Cash, Vince Gill, and Alan Jackson..A single year witnessed Lainey Wilson’s rise from CMA’s New Artist of the Year to the Entertainer of the Year, which remains unprecedented in CMA history.
Tracy Chapman’s Groundbreaking Moment with “Fast Car”
It is the first time that a Black song writer has won Song of the Year for CMA Awards. It was Tracy Chapman that came out triumphant for her evergreen hit “Fast Car”. The cover by Luke Combs also brought home Single of the Year accolade and it can This was a crucial time in which the crowd sang together, showing a unison act of homage.
Jelly Roll’s Inspirational Win for Best New Artist
The best new artist award went to Jelly Roll age 39 with an inspiring speech. He made an emotional appeal for courage, insisting that success has no age barriers. Jelly Roll began the evening with his smash, “Need a Favor,” a duet that featured Wynonna Judd.

Highlights and Surprises of the CMA Awards 2023
For example, Chris Stapleton secured Male Vocalist of the Year for the seventh time. Brothers Osborne won Vocal Duo of the Year for the sixth time, and Old Dominion claimed Vocal Group of the Year for six successive years. Jenee Fleenor retained the title of Musician of the Year for the fifth time highlighting her outstanding skills.
Closing the show was the soul-stirring collaboration of Jelly Roll and K. Michelle, performing as The Judds with “Love Can Build a Bridge”.
Kelsea’s performance of “Leave me again” left people awestruck.
CMA Awards 2023: A night of records, history, and heartfelt moments. The CMA Awards 2023 ended with a bang and created a lasting impression on the country music history. Lainey Wilson’s unheard-of triumph, Tracy Chapman’s ground-shattering achievement, and the line-up of remarkable performances made this night a celebration of the country’s grit, diversity, and soul. The CMA Awards 2023 will go down in history as the night where records were broken, history was made, and moments of the heart lit up the stage of country music.


Moving Tributes and Unforgettable Performances
It was a night of moving tributes, for the country stars remembered to the late Jimmy Buffett. However, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Mac McAnally and Zac Brown offered a mix of his top tracks, portraying Buffet himself.