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CMA Awards 2016: Complete list of winners

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By Michelle Ewing
Nov 3, 2016

Here's a complete list of winners at the 50th annual Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday:

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  • Entertainer of the Year: Garth Brooks
  • Male Vocalist of the Year: Chris Stapleton
  • Female Vocalist of the Year: Carrie Underwood
  • Vocal Group of the Year: Little Big Town
  • Vocal Duo of the Year: Brothers Osborne
  • Album of the Year: "Mr. Misunderstood," Eric Church
  • New Artist of the Year: Maren Morris
  • Song of the Year: "Humble and Kind," Lori McKenna
  • Single of the Year: "Die a Happy Man," Thomas Rhett
  • Musical Event of the Year: "Different for Girls," Dierks Bentley featuring Elle King
  • Musician of the Year: Dann Huff (guitar)
  • Music Video of the Year: "Fire Away," Chris Stapleton (directed by Tim Mattia)
  • Pinnacle Award: Kenny Chesney
  • Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award: Dolly Parton

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