CMA Awards 2024: Full List of Winners
CMA Awards 2024 winners list: Cody Johnson performs during the CMA Awards on Wednesday, in Nashville, Tennessee.
George Walker

The 58th Annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards lit up Nashville on Wednesday evening, celebrating the best in country music with a star-studded night of performances, tributes, and honors. Held at the iconic Bridgestone Arena, the event showcased the genre’s biggest names and rising stars, honoring their contributions to music over the past year.

Broadcasting live on ABC at 8 p.m. ET, the ceremony was filled with unforgettable performances and heartfelt speeches. It captured the spirit of country music with a mix of heartfelt ballads, electrifying collaborations, and memorable tributes.

This year’s nominees fiercely competed for some of the most prestigious awards in country music. Categories included New Artist of the Year, Single of the Year, Album of the Year, and the highly coveted Entertainer of the Year, regarded as the pinnacle of achievement for any country artist.

The night’s top contenders were a reflection of the genre’s diversity and innovation. Leading the nominations were artists like:

  • Morgan Wallen: Known for his chart-topping hits and record-breaking streams, Wallen remained a fan favorite in categories like Album of the Year and Entertainer of the Year.
  • Cody Johnson: Celebrated for his authentic cowboy ethos and heartfelt storytelling, Johnson was a strong contender across multiple categories.
  • Chris Stapleton: A perennial powerhouse, Stapleton’s soulful vocals and unmatched artistry earned him nominations in key categories.
  • Post Malone: Making waves with his genre-crossing collaborations, Malone’s debut as a CMA nominee highlighted the expanding boundaries of country music.
  • Lainey Wilson: The reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year and one of the most dynamic performers in country music, Wilson led the nominations and brought her signature energy to the night.

In addition to the awards, the evening featured powerful tributes, including a special segment honoring George Strait, the "King of Country Music." Performances by Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, and Parker McCollum underscored Strait’s lasting influence on the genre.

As Nashville came alive with the sounds of country music, the CMA Awards once again proved why it is the premier event for celebrating the genre's past, present, and future.

SINGLE OF THE YEAR

  • WINNER: “White Horse” – Chris Stapleton, Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton, Morgane Stapleton, Mix Engineer: Vance Powell
  • “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – Shaboozey, Producers: Sean Cook, Nevin Sastry, Mix Engineer: Raul Lopez
  • “Dirt Cheap” – Cody Johnson, Producer: Trent Willmon, Mix Engineer: Jack Clarke
  • “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone (Feat. Morgan Wallen), Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins, Mix Engineer: Ryan Gore
  • “Watermelon Moonshine” – Lainey Wilson, Producer: Jay Joyce, Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

  • WINNER: "Leather" – Cody Johnson, Producer: Trent Willmon, Mix Engineer: Jack Clarke
  • "Deeper Well" – Kacey Musgraves, Producers: Ian Fitchuk, Kacey Musgraves, Daniel Tashian, Mix Engineers: Shawn Everett, Konrad Snyder
  • "Fathers & Sons" – Luke Combs, Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton, Mix Engineer: Chip Matthews
  • "Higher" – Chris Stapleton, Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton, Morgane Stapleton, Mix Engineer: Vance Powell
  • "Whitsitt Chapel" – Jelly Roll, Producers: Andrew Baylis, Brock Berryhill, Zach Crowell, Jesse Frasure, David Garcia, Kevin “Thrasher” Gruft, Austin Nivarel, David Ray Stevens, Mix Engineers: Jeff Braun, Jim Cooley

SONG OF THE YEAR

  • WINNER: “White Horse,” Songwriters: Chris Stapleton, Dan Wilson
  • “Burn It Down,” Songwriters: Hillary Lindsey, Parker McCollum, Lori McKenna, Liz Rose
  • “Dirt Cheap,” Songwriter: Josh Phillips
  • “I Had Some Help,” Songwriters: Louis Bell, Ashley Gorley, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins, Austin Post, Ernest Keith Smith, Morgan Wallen, Chandler Paul Walters
  • “The Painter,” Songwriters: Benjy Davis, Kat Higgins, Ryan Larkins

FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

  • WINNER: Lainey Wilson
  • Kelsea Ballerini
  • Ashley McBryde
  • Megan Moroney
  • Kacey Musgraves

MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

  • WINNER: Chris Stapleton
  • Luke Combs
  • Jelly Roll
  • Cody Johnson
  • Morgan Wallen

VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR

  • WINNER: Old Dominion
  • Lady A
  • Little Big Town
  • The Red Clay Strays
  • Zac Brown Band

VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR

  • WINNER: Brooks & Dunn
  • Brothers Osborne
  • Dan + Shay
  • Maddie & Tae
  • The War And Treaty

MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR

  • WINNER: “you look like you love me” – Ella Langley (feat. Riley Green), Producer: Will Bundy
  • “Cowboys Cry Too” – Kelsea Ballerini (with Noah Kahan), Producers: Kelsea Ballerini, Alysa Vanderheym
  • “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone (Feat. Morgan Wallen), Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins
  • “I Remember Everything” – Zach Bryan (ft. Kacey Musgraves), Producer: Zach Bryan
  • “Man Made A Bar” – Morgan Wallen (feat. Eric Church), Producer: Joey Moi

MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR

  • WINNER: Charlie Worsham – Guitar
  • Tom Bukovac – Guitar
  • Jenee Fleenor – Fiddle
  • Paul Franklin – Steel Guitar
  • Rob McNelley - Guitar

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR

  • WINNER: “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” – Lainey Wilson, Director: Patrick Tracy
  • “Dirt Cheap” – Cody Johnson, Director: Dustin Haney
  • “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone (Feat. Morgan Wallen), Director: Chris Villa
  • “I’m Not Pretty” – Megan Moroney, Directors: Jeff Johnson, Megan Moroney
  • “The Painter” – Cody Johnson, Director: Dustin Haney

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR

  • WINNER: Megan Moroney
  • Shaboozey
  • Nate Smith
  • Mitchell Tenpenny
  • Zach Top
  • Bailey Zimmerman