Most Cma Awards Won By An Artist: The All-Time Podium

Brooks & Dunn now lead the most CMA awards won by an artist race with 20 competitive trophies after their 16th Vocal Duo win at the 59th Annual CMA Awards in November 2025.

Most Cma Awards Won By An Artist: Stapleton at Nineteen

Chris Stapleton ranks second with 19 wins — the most by any solo act on the most CMA awards won by an artist board. Eight Male Vocalist crowns anchor a decade-long trophy flood since his 2015 New Artist breakthrough.

Duo Dominance

Sixteen Vocal Duo of the Year wins power Brooks & Dunn's record — a category lane solo stars cannot access. That duo depth explains how the most CMA awards won by an artist leaderboard favors partnership longevity.

Gill and Strait Legacy

Vince Gill (18 wins) and George Strait (17 wins) anchor the 1990s tier on the most CMA awards won by an artist list. Strait also holds 83 career nominations — the most in CMA history without owning the win record.

Jackson to Wilson

Alan Jackson (16), Garth Brooks (14), Miranda Lambert (14), and Lainey Wilson (12) fill out the top ten. Wilson's four-year climb is the fastest surge on the most CMA awards won by an artist chart in decades.

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Category records, 2025 milestone timeline, CMA sibling links, and six FAQ answers — explore our complete most CMA awards won by an artist guide on USA Celebs with every verified total through November 2025. Read the full story