CMA Awards 2024 recap: All the biggest wins and epic performances
Morgan Wallen won the coveted entertainer of the year award.
The biggest names in country music were honored at the 2024 CMA Awards Wednesday night.
Morgan Wallen, who had the most nominations going into the evening, took home the coveted entertainer of the year award. He was not in attendance to accept the award.
Chris Stapleton and Lainey Wilson took home best male and female vocalist of the year, respectively. Stapleton also took home song of the year and single of the year for his hit "White Horse."
Cody Johnson brought home the award for album of the year for "Leather."
Music video of the year went to Wilson for her "Wildflowers and Wild Horses" video.
Megan Moroney was honored with the new artist of the year award.
The star-studded show was co-hosted by Wilson, Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning.
See a recap of the night's biggest moments below.
Key moments:
Dierks Bentley, Molly Tuttle, Sierra Hull and Bronwyn Keith-Hynes perform Tom Petty's 'American Girl'
Dierks Bentley, Molly Tuttle, Sierra Hull and Bronwyn Keith-Hynes came together on the CMA Awards stage for an epic performance of Tom Petty's classic song, "American Girl."
Jelly Roll performs 'Liar' with Keith Urban
Jelly Roll took the stage to perform his song "Liar" with Keith Urban on guitar.
The pair performed the song, which is from Jelly Roll's "Beautifully Broken" album, with a choir and blazing fire in the background.
Lainey Wilson wins female vocalist of the year
Lainey Wilson took home the CMA Award for female vocalist of the year.
During her acceptance speech, Wilson thanked her mom and dad, as well as the broader country music community.
"Man, this community has wrapped its arms around me and lifted me up from the get-go," she said.
"I've always been told that if you feel like you got a gift, you're supposed to share it," she continued, "and I think that means whether you drive a tractor or pour coffee, make people smile or laugh, whatever that is, I think you're supposed to share that gift. And I just want to say thank y'all so much for letting me share mine."
Other nominees in the category included Kelsea Ballerini, Ashley McBryde, Megan Moroney and Kacey Musgraves.
Eric Church performs his song 'Darkest Hour'
Eric Church performed his song "Darkest Hour" at the 2024 CMA Awards.
Church released the song in October and donated all of his publishing royalties from the song in perpetuity to providing relief for those affected by Hurricane Helene.