 Although we don't do this often, our overall mission is for gender equality in country music. Here's our picks for the Top 20 Male Artists of 2019:
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 Originally from Connecticut, JuJu Rossi entrusted musical theatre to strike her passion for music. Deciding to attend Indiana University, it took only a month for JuJu to realize she wanted to pursue a career in music. JuJu finished up the semester and made the move to Nashville, where she lives now.
Off on a new journey, JuJu began writing her own music. Her songs often begin with a hook and tell a story. Her latest single “Kissing Strangers” was written after a breakup. About discovering yourself rather than being seen as the victim, “Kissing Strangers” is a relatable song to most. While JuJu has become an expert at songwriting, her passion stems from performing on stage with a full band. Recently she has had the opportunity to perform at the Whiskey Jam and Doghouse Saloon. You can watch JuJu’s music video for “Kissing Strangers” and hear her music on all streaming platforms. 
 Tonight the Country Music Association will award the year's top artists. The first winner announced was Kacey Musgraves who won Music Video of the Year for "Rainbow." Updates will occur as winners are announced during the 53rd annual ceremony which airs live from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on ABC at 8 p.m. ET. This year's show is dedicated to honoring the women in country music with all-female hosts Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire, and Dolly Parton.
Entertainer of the Year Garth Brooks "Winner" Eric Church Chris Stapleton Carrie Underwood Keith Urban Album of the Year Center Point Road, Thomas Rhett Cry Pretty, Carrie Underwood Dan + Shay, Dan + Shay Desperate Man, Eric Church Girl, Maren Morris "Winner" Single of the Year “Burning Man,” Dierks Bentley feat. Brothers Osborne “Girl,” Maren Morris “God’s Country,” Blake Shelton "Winner" “Millionaire,” Chris Stapleton “Speechless,” Dan + Shay Song of the Year “Beautiful Crazy,” recorded by Luke Combs "Winner" “Girl,” recorded by Maren Morris “God’s Country,” recorded by Blake Shelton “Rainbow,” recorded by Kacey Musgraves “Tequila,” recorded by Dan + Shay Male Vocalist of the Year Dierks Bentley Luke Combs "Winner" Thomas Rhett Chris Stapleton Keith Urban Female Vocalist of the Year Kelsea Ballerini Miranda Lambert Maren Morris Kacey Musgraves "Winner" Carrie Underwood New Artist of the Year Cody Johnson Ashley McBryde "Winner" Midland Carly Pearce Morgan Wallen Vocal Duo of the Year Brooks & Dunn Brothers Osborne Dan + Shay "Winner" Florida Georgia Line Maddie & Tae Vocal Group of the Year Lady Antebellum Little Big Town Midland Old Dominion "Winner" Zac Brown Band Music Video of the Year “Burning Man,” Dierks Bentley feat. Brothers Osborne “Girl,” Maren Morris “God’s Country,” Blake Shelton “Rainbow,” Kacey Musgraves – *WINNER* “Some of It,” Eric Church Musical Event of the Year “All My Favorite People,” Maren Morris feat. Brothers Osborne “Brand New Man,” Brooks & Dunn with Luke Combs “Dive Bar,” Garth Brooks and Blake Shelton “Old Town Road (Remix),” Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus – *WINNER* “What Happens in a Small Town,” Brantley Gilbert and Lindsay Ell Musician of the Year Jenee Fleenor "Winner" Paul Franklin Mac McAnally Ilya Toshinsky Derek Wells  “Common” Maren Morris and Brandi Carlile
“Center Point Road” Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini “Shallow” Abby Anderson and Jimmie Allen “Cowboy Take Me Away” Runaway June and Levi Hummon “As Good As You Look” Christina Taylor and Brett Kissel |
