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Entertainer of the Year: Cody Johnson
Female Artist of the Year: Ella Langley
Male Artist of the Year: Cody Johnson
Group of the Year: The Red Clay Strays
Duo of the Year: Brooks & Dunn
New Female Artist of the Year: Avery Anna
New Male Artist of the Year: Tucker Wetmore
Album of the Year: Parker McCollum – Parker McCollum
Song of the Year: “Choosin’ Texas” – Ella Langley
Single of the Year: “Choosin’ Texas” – Ella Langley
Music Event of the Year: “Don’t Mind If I Do” (feat. Ella Langley) – Riley Green
Songwriter of the Year: Jessie Jo Dillon (3rd consecutive win)

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About Jerry Holthouse

Music editor for Nashville.com. Jerry Holthouse is a content writer, songwriter and a graphic designer. He owns and runs Holthouse Creative, a full service creative agency. He is an avid outdoorsman and a lover of everything music. You can contact him at JerryHolthouse@Nashville.com