Topic - Chris Stapleton

“I’m really honored for this, thank you very much," the always subdued country traditionalist Stapleton said as he accepted the male vocalist of the year award for a record-extending eighth time.

CMA Awards: Chris Stapleton wins four; Morgan Wallen gets entertainer of the year →

“There’s so many great guys in that category and I’m happy just to be included in this company,” he said in his acceptance speech.

Lainey Wilson wins big at the Academy of Country Music Awards, including the top honor →