Keith Urbanwas the big winner at theCMA Awards!
Lionel Richietook the stage to present the “Blue Ain’t Your Color” singer with the coveted Entertainer of the Year award.
A tearful Urban took the stage to accept, while his wifeNicole Kidmanshed a few tears in the audience.
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Then, he referenced theirtwo children, Faith, 7, and Sunday, 10 (whom he affectionately referred to as “Feef” and “Munchkin”). “Thank you for supporting me and loving me through all that I do,” he continued. “Thank you for supporting Daddy. You make it all worthwhile.”
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The country star then went on to thank his fans, country radio, and his late father, whodied of cancerin 2015.
“I wish my dad was alive to see this but I think he’s watching over me tonight,” he said. “I am very grateful that I get to do what I do.”
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Urban beat out fellow artistsJason Aldean,Luke Bryan,Chris StapletonandKenny Chesneyfor the coveted title.
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He was also nominated in two other categories: Male Vocalist of the Year, which ultimately went toChris Stapleton, and Album of the Year forGraffiti U, which was awarded toKacey Musgraves.
Earlier in the night, Urban performed his hit song “Never Comin’ Down.”
The 52nd annual CMA Awards air Wednesday, Nov. 14 from Nashville at 8 p.m. EST on ABC.
source: people.com
