Country couple Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert once again were named Male and Female Vocalists of the Year at the 46th Annual CMA Awards held November 1, 2012 in Nashville. Shelton and Lambert have now been crowned Vocalists of the Year for three years running, setting a new record for wins in those categories. Shelton also nabbed the Entertainer of the Year award (his first win in that category).
Lambert and Shelton also walked away with the Song of the Year award for “Over You,” giving them the honor of being the first married couple to win that particular award.
This year’s first-time winners included Eric Church, Little Big Town, Hunter Hayes, and Thompson Square.
The 46th Annual CMA Awards Winners:
Entertainer of the Year
Blake Shelton
Female Vocalist of the Year
Miranda Lambert
Male Vocalist of the Year
Blake Shelton
New Artist of the Year
Hunter Hayes
Vocal Group of the Year
Little Big Town
Vocal Duo of the Year
Thompson Square
Album of the Year
(Award goes to Artist and Producer(s))
Chief
Eric Church
Produced by Jay Joyce
EMI Records Nashville
Single of the Year
(Award goes to Artist and Producer(s))
“Pontoon”
Little Big Town
Produced by Jay Joyce
Capitol Records Nashville
Song of the Year
(Award goes to Songwriter(s))
“Over You”
Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton
Musical Event of the Year
(Award goes to each Artist)
“Feel Like a Rock Star”
Kenny Chesney
(duet with Tim McGraw)
Blue Chair Records/Columbia Nashville
Music Video of the Year
(Award goes to Artist and Director)
“Red Solo Cup”
Toby Keith
Directed by Michael Salomon
Musician of the Year
Mac McAnally – Guitar
