CMA Award Winners Open Up About Their Big Wins Behind the Scenes
The country music scene was abuzz with excitement at the CMA Awards, as big names in the industry took home top honors. Among them were Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson, and Red Clay Strays, who were all celebrated for their outstanding achievements.
For Lainey Wilson, the night's biggest winner, taking away a record-breaking five awards, including Entertainer of the Year, was truly unforgettable. "It was just surreal," she gushed in an exclusive interview backstage at the ceremony. Her win is a testament to her dedication and hard work, earning her a place among country music royalty.
Cody Johnson's male vocalist of the year win was met with praise for his fellow nominee, Chris Stapleton. "He is one of the best vocalists of all time in any genre," Johnson said. "The man can sing any kind of music whatsoever and still make you get weak in the knees, because that's what it does to me." This nod to Stapleton highlights the respect and admiration that exists within the country music community.
Red Clay Strays took home a well-deserved win for Vocal Group of the Year, marking the end of Old Dominion's record-breaking streak. Their victory is a testament to their hard work and dedication to their craft.
Riley Green, on the other hand, was basking in the glory of his three CMA Awards: Song of the Year, Musical Event of the Year, and Single of the Year for his duet with Ella Langley, "You Look Like You Love Me." When asked about his plans for celebrating his wins, he said, "I'll probably go over to my bar, The Duck Blind, have a couple of drinks and hang out with everybody. It's obviously great to be able to perform at these awards, and just getting to come to these is fun, so being able to leave with a little bit of hardware makes it even better."
As the celebrations continued, winners like Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson, Red Clay Strays, and Riley Green were making memories that will last a lifetime. Their wins are a testament to their talent, dedication, and passion for country music.
The country music scene was abuzz with excitement at the CMA Awards, as big names in the industry took home top honors. Among them were Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson, and Red Clay Strays, who were all celebrated for their outstanding achievements.
For Lainey Wilson, the night's biggest winner, taking away a record-breaking five awards, including Entertainer of the Year, was truly unforgettable. "It was just surreal," she gushed in an exclusive interview backstage at the ceremony. Her win is a testament to her dedication and hard work, earning her a place among country music royalty.
Cody Johnson's male vocalist of the year win was met with praise for his fellow nominee, Chris Stapleton. "He is one of the best vocalists of all time in any genre," Johnson said. "The man can sing any kind of music whatsoever and still make you get weak in the knees, because that's what it does to me." This nod to Stapleton highlights the respect and admiration that exists within the country music community.
Red Clay Strays took home a well-deserved win for Vocal Group of the Year, marking the end of Old Dominion's record-breaking streak. Their victory is a testament to their hard work and dedication to their craft.
Riley Green, on the other hand, was basking in the glory of his three CMA Awards: Song of the Year, Musical Event of the Year, and Single of the Year for his duet with Ella Langley, "You Look Like You Love Me." When asked about his plans for celebrating his wins, he said, "I'll probably go over to my bar, The Duck Blind, have a couple of drinks and hang out with everybody. It's obviously great to be able to perform at these awards, and just getting to come to these is fun, so being able to leave with a little bit of hardware makes it even better."
As the celebrations continued, winners like Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson, Red Clay Strays, and Riley Green were making memories that will last a lifetime. Their wins are a testament to their talent, dedication, and passion for country music.
so like what kind of food do they usually serve at these things? idk if its just coffee and cookies or is it a full on buffet with pizza and wings and all that 
But seriously though, it's awesome that Lainey Wilson got a record-breaking five awards. That's some serious hard work and dedication paying off!
The respect for Chris Stapleton from Cody Johnson is no surprise - he's an incredible vocalist! And I love how Riley Green is just happy to celebrate with his friends over a drink or two at his bar, The Duck Blind. It's all about enjoying the moment and sharing it with the people you care about.
. Everyone's always gushing about the winners and their "surreal" moments, but what about the actual behind-the-scenes drama? Did anyone ask Lainey Wilson about her nerves during that epic performance? Or Cody Johnson about his collab with Chris Stapleton?
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they're all such talented guys and it's awesome to see them getting the recognition they deserve. like lainey wilson's win is insane five awards and she's still so humble about it 
and cody johnson giving props to chris stapleton is a total nod to the community, you know? everyone knows staples is a legend behind the mic 
anyway, congrats to all the winners, including those red clay strays - they totally deserved that vocal group of the year award 
! And can we talk about Riley Green's humility? "Have a couple of drinks and hang out with everybody" at his bar? That's the kind of down-to-earth winner we need more of 
. It just goes to show how talented and genuine these artists are, and I'm so excited to see what they do next!
They're not getting any of that hardware, are they? And what about the songwriters who don't even get a credit for their work? It's like, we should be celebrating the people who actually make this music happen. Not just the ones with the big voices and fancy production teams. I'm not saying anyone's doing anything wrong, but let's keep things in perspective, you know? 
... but Lainey Wilson's record-breaking five awards is kinda expected, TBH 
. I mean, she's been grinding for years, touring non-stop, and consistently putting out quality music. It's not like she just woke up one day and became Entertainer of the Year 
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. It's not like he stole the spotlight or anything... he kind of just owned it 
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. maybe it's just me, but these awards feel like a bit of a hype fest 
and Riley Green's win is everything 
"You Look Like You Love Me" is such a catchy song 
i was singing it in the shower this morning 
. I mean, Lainey Wilson killing it with five awards? That's insane! And Cody Johnson giving props to Chris Stapleton - that's what I call respect 
. Long live the winners (for now) 
. Don't get me wrong, I love a good awards show, but can't we just hear some real stories behind the scenes? Like, what were they thinking during that performance? What did they say to each other backstage? 
And Riley Green's plan sounds kinda low-key cool - a couple of drinks at his bar sounds like a great way to celebrate! 
but seriously though these awards winners are making us all feel like we need to step up our own game 
I mean, they're so talented and all, but it's hard to see them get dethroned like that. Maybe next year they'll come back stronger? 
. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad they're celebrating country music or whatever 
, but can we talk about how some of these artists are actually doing more for the community than just performing at an awards show? 
? I'm just glad they're all taking it like champs 
- country music respect, at its finest