THE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION REVEALS EARLY WINNERS AHEAD OF “THE 56TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS”

Ashley McBryde and Carly Pearce Earn Trophies for CMA Musical Event of the Year, 
While Cody Johnson Wins for CMA Music Video of the Year

NASHVILLE—The countdown is on! With “The 56th Annual CMA Awards” airing in just a few short hours, early winners were revealed this morning in two categories. Ashley McBryde and Carly Pearce earn trophies for their CMA Musical Event of the Year nomination, produced by Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne, while Cody Johnson takes home the win for CMA Music Video of the Year, directed by Dustin Haney.

The announcement took place live on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” as the show broadcasted live from Bridgestone Plaza in downtown Nashville. Two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban took the stage to perform a medley of “Better Life,” “Long Hot Summer,” “Raise ‘Em Up,” and “Blue Ain’t Your Color,” along with additional performances of “Brown Eyes Baby” and “Wasted Time.” Catch CMA Awards hosts Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning giving viewers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at this year’s show HERE.