51 Years Ago: Loretta Lynn Becomes the First Woman to Win Entertainer of the Year at the CMA Awards51 Years Ago: Loretta Lynn Becomes the First Woman to Win Entertainer of the Year at the CMA AwardsOn Oct. 16, 1972, Lynn became the first woman to win a CMA for Entertainer of the Year.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
16 Important CMA Awards Wins16 Important CMA Awards WinsSince 1967, the CMA Awards have lauded some of country music's biggest stars.Christina VinsonChristina Vinson
21 Years Ago: Alan Jackson Wins Five CMA Awards21 Years Ago: Alan Jackson Wins Five CMA AwardsOn Nov. 6, 2002, Jackson had plenty of reasons to celebrate -- five, in fact.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
25 Memorable CMA Awards Acceptance Speeches25 Memorable CMA Awards Acceptance SpeechesCMA winners' acceptance speeches are often the highlights in a show that's full of them.Carrie HortonCarrie Horton