Kentuckian Chris Stapleton wins three CMA Awards

By Rich Copley - rcopley@herald-leader.com

Updated November 5, 2015 7:02 AM

49th Annual CMA Awards - Show — Chris Stapleton accepts the award for new artist of the year at the 49th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

Lexington native and Eastern Kentucky-raised Chris Stapleton won every award he was nominated for Wednesday night, taking home best new artist, male vocalist of the year and album of the year for his debut, Traveller.

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This story was originally published November 4, 2015 at 11:28 PM with the headline "Kentuckian Chris Stapleton wins three CMA Awards."

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