Country Music Association Award for Entertainer of the Year
The Country Music Association Awards is a major awards show in country music, with the highest honor being the award for Entertainer of the Year. Garth Brooks has won the most awards with seven. In 1972, Loretta Lynn became the first female artist to be honored with this award. Barbara Mandrell became the first artist to win twice (1980, 1981).
| Country Music Association Award for Entertainer of the Year | |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | Country Music Association |
| First awarded | 1967 |
| Currently held by | Eric Church (2020) |
Recipients
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Garth Brooks has the most wins in this category with seven
George Strait received the award in 1989, 1990 and 2013
Taylor Swift is the youngest artist and second woman to win twice
Brad Paisley received the honor in 2010
Four-time recipient Kenny Chesney
Back-to-back winner Alan Jackson
Dixie Chicks are the only female group to be crowned
Shania Twain was the first non-American winner
Two-time recipient Vince Gill is also a five-time male vocalist
1986 winner Reba McEntire
Alabama have received the honor three times
Barbara Mandrell is the first person to win twice
1979 recipient Willie Nelson
1978 entertainer of the year Dolly Parton is also a two-time female vocalist
Loretta Lynn is the first woman to win entertainer of the year
1971 recipient Charley Pride was the only person of colour to win a CMA award until 2009
1968 recipient Glen Campbell
Category Facts
Most Wins
| Rank | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artist | Garth Brooks | Kenny Chesney | Alan Jackson George Strait Alabama |
| Total wins | 7 wins | 4 wins | 3 wins |
Most Nominations
| Rank | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artist | George Strait | Alan Jackson Garth Brooks |
Keith Urban |
| Total nominations | 19 nominations | 13 nominations | 12 nominations |
References
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