Live Free Country Awards Results

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Thanks for voting! Here are your winners for the first annual Live Free Country Awards!

Entertainer of the Year: Lainey Wilson

Male Artist of the Year: Jelly Roll

Female Artist of the Year: Lainey Wilson

Best New Song: “White Horse” – Chris Stapleton

Hottest Collab: ” I Had Some Help” – Post Malone & Morgan Wallen

Best Group/Duo: Zac Brown Band

Concert of the Year: Morgan Wallen, HARDY, and ERNEST at Fenway Park

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