55th Annual Country Music Association Awards

Photography courtesy of Country Music Association

The 55th Annual Country Music Association Awards were held in Music City on November 10, 2021, at the Bridgestone Arena. Luke Bryan hosted the ceremony as the genre’s biggest stars gathered to celebrate each other, enjoy some of the first big live performances since pandemic regulations began, and enjoy a beautiful evening in Nashville. Luke Combs took home Entertainer of the Year. Other big winners included Chris Stapleton, Carly Pearce, Old Dominion, Brothers Osbourne, Jimmie Allen, Jenee Fleenor, and Kelsea Ballerini and Kenny Chesney for their “Half of My Hometown” music video and event.

Gabby Barrett performs

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban

Thomas Rhett

Jimmie Allen and Alexis Gale

Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard – Florida Georgia Line

Morgane and Chris Stapleton

Brittney Spencer, Mickey Guyton, and Madeline Edwards

Jennifer Hudson

Miranda Lambert

Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood

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