The 57th Yearly Down home Music Affiliation Grants shook Nashville’s Bridgestone Field Wednesday night with a ritzy recognition for Jimmy Buffett as well as exhibitions by Wynonna Judd, Dan + Shay, Lainey Wilson and that’s only the tip of the iceberg.
“Heart Like A Truck” vocalist Lainey Wilson ruled the 2023 CMA Grants, procuring five prizes throughout the span of the evening. Her most memorable success of the day came early, when the principal victors were reported on “Great Morning America.”
Wilson and Strong were delegated the champs for Melodic Occasion and Music Video of the Year for their coordinated effort “Stand by in the Truck.”
Throughout the evening, “Quick Vehicle” vocalist Tracy Chapman turned into the primary Person of color to get a CMA grant, Post Malone joined Morgan Wallen in an unexpected two part harmony of “Pickup Man” during a recognition for country legend Joe Diffie and Judd united with New Craftsman of the Year Jam Roll.
Here is the full rundown of who succeeded at the 2023 CMA Grants.
- Performer of the Year
Lainey Wilson performs “Wildflowers and Wild Ponies” at the CMA Grants.
Lainey Wilson
Luke Brushes
Chris Stapleton
Carrie Underwood
Morgan Wallen - Collection of the Year
“Chime Base Nation” – Lainey Wilson (Maker: Jay Joyce. Blend Specialists: Jason Lobby, Jay Joyce)
“Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville” – Ashley McBryde (Makers: John Osborne, John Peets.Mix Designers: Gena Johnson, John Osborne)
“Gettin’ Old” – Luke Brushes (Makers: Luke Brushes, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton. Blend Architects: Michael H. Brauer, Jim Cooley, Chip Matthews)
“Each Thing In turn” – Morgan Wallen (Makers: Jacob Durrett, Charlie Attractive, Joey Moi, Cameron Montgomery. Blend Architects: Josh Jingle, Joey Moi, Eivind Nordland)
“Moving Up the Doormat” – Kelsea Ballerini (Makers: Kelsea Ballerini, Alysa Vanderheym.Mix Designers: Dan Grech-Marguerat, Alysa Vanderheym) - Single of the Year
“Quick Vehicle” – Luke Brushes (Makers: Luke Brushes, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton, Blend Designer: Chip Matthews)
“Heart Like A Truck” – Lainey Wilson (Maker: Jay Joyce, Blend Designers: Jason Lobby, Jay Joyce)
“Need Some help” – Jam Roll (Maker: Austin Nivarel, Blend Specialist: Jeff Braun)
“Before You Know it” – Jordan Davis (Maker: Paul DiGiovanni, Blend Specialist: Jim Cooley)
“stand by in the truck” – Tough (accomplishment. Lainey Wilson) (Makers: Solid, Joey Moi, Jordan Schmidt, Derek Wells, Blend Architect: Joey Moi) - Melody of the Year
“Quick Vehicle” – Lyricist: Tracy Chapman
“Heart Like A Truck” – Lyricists: Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson, Lainey Wilson
“Before You Know it” – Lyricists: Jordan Davis, Greylan James, Pursue McGill, Josh Osborne
“Tennessee Orange” – Lyricists: David Fanning, Paul Jenkins, Megan Moroney, Ben Williams
“Stand by in the Truck” – Lyricists: Renee Blair, Michael Solid, Tracker Phelps, Jordan Schmidt - Female performer of the Year
Lainey Wilson
Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Ashley McBryde
Carly Pearce - Male entertainer of the Year
Chris Stapleton
Luke Brushes
Jam Roll
Cody Johnson
Morgan Wallen - Vocal Gathering of the Year
Old Territory
Woman A
Minimal Large Town
Midland
Zac Earthy colored Band
Vocal Team of the Year
Siblings Osborne
Creeks and Dunn
Dan + Shay
Maddie and Tae
The Conflict And Arrangement - Melodic Occasion of the Year
“Stand by in the Truck” – – Tough (accomplishment. Lainey Wilson) (Makers: Tough, Joey Moi, Jordan Schmidt, Derek Wells)
“Save Me” – – Jam Roll (with Lainey Wilson) (Makers: Zach Crowell, David Beam Stevens)
“She Had Me At Heads Carolina (Remix)” – – Cole Swindell and Jo Dee Messina (Maker: Zach Crowell)
“Say thanks to God” – – Kane Brown (with Katelyn Brown) (Maker: Dann Spat)
“We Don’t Battle Any longer” – – Carly Pearce (highlighting Chris Stapleton) (Makers: Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne, Carly Pearce) - Performer of the Year
Jenee Fleenor celebrates with her Performer of the Year grant in the behind the stage media focus.
Jenee Fleenor
Paul Franklin
Loot McNelley
Derek Wells
Charlie Worsham - Music Video of the Year
“Stand by in the Truck” – Solid (accomplishment. Lainey Wilson) (Chief: Justin Clough)
“Light On In The Kitchen” – Ashley McBryde (Chief: Reid Long)
“A world of fond memories” – Old Domain (Chiefs: Bricklayer Allen, Nicki Fletcher)
“Need Some help” – Jam Roll (Chief: Patrick Tohill)
“Before You Know it” – Jordan Davis (Chief: Running Bear) - New Craftsman of the Year
Jam Roll
Zach Bryan
Parker McCollum
Megan Moroney
Hailey Whitters
