Mac McAnally earned the award for Musician of the Year, besting Jerry Douglas, Paul Franklin, Dann Huff and Derek Wells. McAnally, a guitarist, songwriter, singer and producer has won this award eight times previously, 2008-2015. He wasn’t nominated in 2016, but returned to the ballot in 2017.
Watch a backstage interview with Mac McAnnally at ABC.com
How ‘bout that! Mac wins CMA Musician of the Year for the 9th time. #CMAawards @CountryMusic pic.twitter.com/SaQDI5ICvA
— Mac McAnally (@macmcanally) November 9, 2017
Congratulations Mac ! Your an amazing musician and entertainer and song wrighter !