The 'Friends in Low Places' hitmaker beats out Chris Stapleton, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban and last year's winner Luke Bryan.
- Nov 3, 2016
AceShowbiz - Garth Brooks won Entertainer of the Year Award at the 2016 CMA Awards on Wednesday, November 2. The "Friends in Low Places" hitmaker beat out Chris Stapleton, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban and last year's winner Luke Bryan.
Garth thanked her fans for his latest achievement. "To God, the people and country music...all my love and gratitude, g #CMAawards50," he tweeted.
To God, the people and country music...all my love and gratitude, g #CMAawards50 pic.twitter.com/uOvTtFto4l
— Garth Brooks (@garthbrooks) November 3, 2016
Taylor Swift made her big return to the CMAs when she presented Garth with the Entertainer of the Year Award. Wearing a sheer black dress with a front slit, the "Shake It Off" hitmaker said, "Hi Nashville. It's been almost 13 years since I came to Nashville with a dream to be a songwriter and recording artist."
Taylor presenting the award for Entertainer of the Year to Garth Brooks at the 2016 CMA Awards tonight. #CMAawards50 pic.twitter.com/msK8IADzqm
— Taylor Swift Updates (@TSwiftPR) November 3, 2016
Carrie Underwood won Female Vocalist of the Year, while Chris Stapleton, who nabbed Music Video of the Year Award, was also honored with Male Vocalist of the Year Award.
Other winners included Eric Church (Album of the Year), Maren Morris (New Artist of the Year) and Little Big Town (Vocal Group of the Year).
List of Winners of 2016 CMA Awards:
