Florida Georgia Line at the CMAs at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Nov. 6, 2013
George Strait — in the middle of what he insists is a farewell tour — won Entertainer of the Year at last night’s Country Music Association awards show, held in Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The 61-year-old Strait beat out several younger performers, including 23-year-old Taylor Swift, for the CMA’s top honor. And there seems to be twin dynasties in the making as Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert took home Male Vocalist and Female Vocalist awards — the fourth consecutive time for both partners in country’s reigning power couple.
Country’s new generation was well represented by Kacey Musgraves — the 25-year-old singer-songwriter was nominated in six categories and earned New Artist of the Year.
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The complete list of winners (and nominees) are below:
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Entertainer of the Year
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
George Strait
Blake Shelton
Taylor Swift
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Single of the Year
“Cruise,” Florida Georgia Line
“Highway Don’t Care,” Tim McGraw with Taylor Swift and Keith Urban
“Mama’s Broken Heart,” Miranda Lambert
“Merry Go ‘Round,” Kacey Musgraves
“Wagon Wheel,”
Darius Rucker
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Album of the Year
Based on a True Story, Blake Shelton
Blown Away , Carrie Underwood
Red , Taylor Swift
Same Trailer Different Park , Kacey Musgraves
Tornado
, Little Big Town
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Song of the Year
“I Drive Your Truck,” written by Jessi Alexander, Connie Harrington, and Jimmy Yeary
“Mama’s Broken Heart,” written by Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally, and Kacey Musgraves
“Merry Go ‘Round,” written by Kacey Musgraves, Josh Osborne, and Shane McAnally
“Pontoon,” written by Natalie Hemby, Luke Laird, and Barry Dean
“Wagon Wheel,” written by Bob Dylan and Ketch Secor
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Female Vocalist of the Year
Kelly Clarkson
Miranda Lambert
Kacey Musgraves
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood
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Male Vocalist of the Year
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Eric Church
Blake Shelton
Keith Urban
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Vocal Group of the Year
Eli Young Band
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
The Band Perry
Zac Brown Band
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Vocal Duo of the Year
Big & Rich
Florida Georgia Line
Love and Theft
Sugarland
The Civil Wars
Thompson Square
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New Artist of the Year
Lee Brice
Brett Eldredge
Florida Georgia Line
Kip Moore
Kacey Musgraves
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Musician of the Year
Sam Bush (Mandolin)
Paul Franklin (Steel Guitar)
Dann Huff (Guitar)
Brent Mason (Guitar)
Mac McAnally (Guitar)
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Musical Event of the Year
“Boys ‘Round Here,” Blake Shelton (featuring Pistol Annies)
“Cruise,” Florida Georgia Line (with Nelly)
“Don’t Rush,” Kelly Clarkson (featuring Vince Gill)
“Highway Don’t Care,” Tim McGraw (with Taylor Swift and Keith Urban)
“The Only Way I Know,” Jason Aldean with Luke Bryan and Eric Church
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Music Video of the Year
“Blown Away,” Carrie Underwood
“Boys ‘Round Here,” Blake Shelton featuring Pistol Annies
“Downtown,” Lady Antebellum
“Highway Don’t Care,” Tim McGraw with Taylor Swift and Keith Urban
“Mama’s Broken Heart,” Miranda Lambert
“Tornado,” Little Big Town