With just a few days to go until the annual CMA Awards, music lovers everywhere are anxiously waiting to see what the CMA have in store to mark this half a century milestone of the annual event. We are expecting some great performances from artists from across the decades with tributes to some of the most well-loved songs of all time. If Forever Country is anything to go by, the 50th CMA awards will go down in music history. It's a night you won't want to miss out on.
To celebrate the run-up to Wednesday evening, I'm sharing a list of some of the nominees I hope to see taking home an award on Wednesday night.
Song of the Year & Single of the Year: "Humble and Kind" - Tim McGraw
This song, featured on Tim McGraw's Damn Country Music album, was written by the wonderful Lori McKenna. She wrote the song for her children but this song speaks volumes to so many people from all walks of life. It's easy to get caught up in the everyday chaos of life and Humble and Kind serves as a gentle reminder that we should cherish and value the most important things in life.
Album of the Year: "Hero" - Maren Morris
This may be Maren Morris' first CMA rodeo but I have no doubt that she will be victorious at this year's ceremony.
Her album, Hero is one of my favourite albums of the past few years. It combines timeless Country songwriting with a flare of soul. It's innovative yet catchy. Whether she takes home this award or not, Maren Morris is certainly an artist to watch, she has a long and successful career ahead of her.
Female Vocalist of the Year: Miranda Lambert
This year's female vocalist category is stronger than ever and I will be cheering no matter who takes home the award. However, my prediction is that this year's female vocalist award will go to it's reigning queen. In addition to a successful headline world tour and opening stadiums for Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert has been hard at work writing and recording a brand new double album. The first single from Miranda Lambert's upcoming album, Vice, was very well received and I can't wait to hear the rest of the album. I hope to see Miranda Lambert's hard work pay off at this year's ceremony.
Male Vocalist of the Year: Tim McGraw
Tim McGraw has been one of the biggest names in Country music for decades so the timing would be perfect for him to take home the 50th male vocalist award.
His album Damn Country Music and his single, Humble and Kind have achieved phenomenal success. Damn Country Music is one of my personal favourite albums of all time and as someone who has been listening to Tim McGraw since I was a little girl, I would love to see him take home this award.
New Artist of the Year: Maren Morris
With less than a year since the release of her self-titled EP, Maren Morris has quickly captured the hearts of music lovers all over the world and risen to Country Music success.
She has performed on the main stage of the CMA festival and travelled across the atlantic to London to play in front of 20,000 fans. Her album Hero, reached #1 in the US Country charts and sold over 100,000 copies in the US alone. These are all incredible achievements for any artist and to achieve all of this in less than a year makes her more than deserving of the best new artist title.
Vocal Duo of the year: Joey and Rory
This is another category in which there are some very strong contenders.
I recently bought the debut album from Brothers Osborne, Pawn Shop. I love it and have no doubt that this duo will go on to achieve great things, probably including a future CMA for the same award. However, I believe this year's duo of the year title deserves to go to Joey and Rory. Whilst I knew very little about this duo's music, it can't be denied that they were incredibly talented Country artists. The news of Joey's passing sent tremors through the Country industry as fans and musicians alike mourned a great loss.
They were great musicians and had a huge impact on the Country music genre. They will forever be a part of our history and I think it would be truly touching for them to receive this year's Duo of the Year award.
Vocal Group of the Year: Little Big Town
This is yet another category in which it really is anyone's award. All of these bands are well-loved by Country fans. Lady Antebellum are one of my favourite bands. I look forward to their return and hope to see them take home the award for vocal Group of the year in the future. However, I think the award this year will go to Little Big Town. Whilst their Wanderlust project with Pharell Williams received mixed reviews, their new single Better Man is being very well received. Girl Crush is still immensely popular and I'm sure it will be remembered as a "classic" for decades to come. They are a very hard working group - in addition to recording new music, they have toured internationally this year and have opened for Luke Bryan across the USA. Therefore, I hope to see them take home this year's vocal group of the year award.
Entertainer of the Year: Carrie Underwood
This one's the big one. The entertainer of the year award goes to someone who has had an outstanding contribution to the genre and represents the Country music values. Carrie Underwood has more than fulfilled this role. She is a fantastic role model within the genre, displaying the perfect balance of classy and reserved yet feisty and strong. With more than a decade of international success as a Country artist, I believe the 50th CMA Awards ceremony is the perfect time for her to take home the Entertainer of the Year award.
I hope you've enjoyed my run down of predictions for this year's CMA Awards.
No matter who wins, it's going to be an incredible night for the Country industry to remember for a long time.
Let us know in the comments who you hope to see take home an award on Wednesday night.
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