Taylor Swift’s latest album might have wandered from her country roots, but when it came to writing Little Big Town’s recent hit single “Better Man,” she’s kept her origin.
The 27-year-old singer took home the award for Song of the Year for writing “Better Man” at the 2017 Country Music Association Awards. This marks her 12th CMA trophy.
The “Blank Space” singer wasn’t able to attend this year’s event at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, as she’s getting ready for her guest appearance on the new episode of Saturday Night Live in New York City, according to ET.
Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild, Philip Sweet, Jimi Westbrook and Kimberly Schlapman accepted the trophy on Swift’s behalf.
Little Big Town accepting Song Of The Year for 'Better Man' on behalf of Taylor who couldn't attend. #CMAAwards pic.twitter.com/JEAygbwBti
— TSwiftPR Media (@TSPRMedia) November 9, 2017
“Thanks to Taylor Swift, she couldn’t be here tonight with us but Taylor, wherever you are, thank you for this beautiful song and for loving songs and loving Nashville,” Fairchild said.
Swift was watching the ceremony from her NYC hotel and posted a video to Twitter showing her shocked reaction to the winning moment “Better Man” was announced as Song of the Year.
In NYC for SNL rehearsals. I️ LOVE YOU @littlebigtown and CMAs. pic.twitter.com/3QT7bX6yOe
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) November 9, 2017
Her win comes two days before the release of her highly-anticipated sixth studio album, Reputation, which she’s been promoting for months with the release of four new singles, “Look What You Made Me Do,””…Ready for It?,” “Gorgeous,” and “Call It What You Want.”
