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The Country Music Awards red carpet saw celebrities like Kelsea Ballerini, Gayle King, GloRilla, and Keith Urban showcasing their best country-inspired looks, with a mix of ostentatious and classic styles. Notably absent was Beyoncé, who has previously criticized the CMAs for their handling of backlash to her performance at the 2016 awards.
Country singer Wynonna Judd addressed concerns from fans about her performance with Jelly Roll at the Country Music Awards, admitting that she was nervous and held onto him throughout the song. Judd explained in an Instagram video that she wanted to do well for Jelly Roll, whom she is a fan of, and that her nerves got the best of her. She reassured fans that all is well and received support from fellow singer Carnie Wilson. Judd's mother, Naomi Judd, tragically took her own life in 2022.
Tracy Chapman's iconic song "Fast Car" has won the Song of the Year award at the Country Music Awards, making her the first Black songwriter to receive this honor. The song, originally released in 1988, gained renewed popularity after Luke Combs covered it. Combs also won Single of the Year for his rendition of "Fast Car." Chapman expressed gratitude for the recognition and thanked Combs and her fans. The success of Combs' cover has introduced a new generation to Chapman's music, and there is anticipation for her potential Grammy Award nominations.
"Yellowstone" star Lainey Wilson, who leads the nominations for the Country Music Awards, has announced her Country's Cool Again Tour set to begin in 2024, with a show at Nashville's Ascend Amphitheater on May 31. The tour will include a date at New York City's Radio City Music Hall on June 26. Wilson, currently riding high on the country charts, expressed gratitude to her fans and excitement for the upcoming tour.