Lainey Wilson's Triumph at the 2023 CMA Awards: A Personal Journey

Lainey Wilson emerged as the big winner at the CMA Awards, taking home the top prize of Entertainer of the Year, as well as Album of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, Music Video of the Year, and Music Event of the Year. Luke Combs won Single of the Year and Song of the Year for his cover of Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car." Other winners included Chris Stapleton for Male Vocalist of the Year, Brothers Osborne for Vocal Duo of the Year, and Old Dominion for Group of the Year. Jelly Roll won New Artist of the Year, and the complete list of winners includes various other categories.