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Entertainer of the Year remains the most coveted and prestigious award of the evening.
Lainey Wilson celebrated her victory taking home the coveted award for the 2023 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year.
The trio treated viewers to a show-stopping medley of classic Joe Diffie anthems.
The project is pervaded by the Louisiana native's trademark sound, which Lainey describes as ‘Country with a flare’.
The late great Gulf and Western founder died on September 1.
The genre-blending maverick also performed ‘Need A Favor’ during the electrifying ceremony.
