NASHVILLE, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Eric Church's Mr. Misunderstood was named Album of the Year at the 50th annual Country Music Association Awards ceremony in Nashville Wednesday night.
The #CMAawards50 ALBUM OF THE YEAR winner is… Mr. Misunderstood by @EricChurch! pic.twitter.com/10TAJupthZ
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The star-studded gala, which aired live on ABC, was hosted by Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley.
Maren Morris won the prize for New Artist of the Year and songwriter Lori McKenna earned the honor of Song of the Year for "Humble and Kind." The Vocal Group of the Year statuette went to Little Big Town.
The #CMAawards50 NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR winner is... @MarenMorris! pic.twitter.com/MaChyZc2wN
— CMA Country Music (@CountryMusic) November 3, 2016