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.
Shaboozey and Tucker Wetmore were among the stylish men to hit the 2024 CMA Awards red carpet.
The Red Clay Strays and Teddy Swims also let their personal style shine as they stepped out for country music's biggest night.
Follow along for more coverage of the 2024 CMA Awards red carpet here.
Megan Moroney, Tiera Kennedy and Dasha were among the first stars to arrive on the 2024 CMA Awards red carpet.
Moroney, who is nominated for several awards tonight including new artist of the year, walked the carpet in a strapless blue mermaid gown.
Kennedy wore a black and white strapless gown with a dramatic flared skirt. The "Evergreen" singer accessorized the look with drop earrings.
Dasha also arrived on the carpet in a strapless gown. The singer opted for a light purple dress with cutouts.
See all the looks here.
Ella Langley took home the CMA Award for musical event of the year for "you look like you love me," featuring Riley Green. The award was announced ahead of the show on the red carpet.
Other nominees in the category included "Cowboys Cry Too" by Kelsea Ballerini (with Noah Kahan), "I Had Some Help" by Post Malone (feat. Morgan Wallen), "I Remember Everything" by Zach Bryan (feat. Kacey Musgraves) and "Man Made a Bar" by Morgan Wallen (feat. Eric Church).
Country music star George Strait will receive the 2024 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's CMA Awards.
According to a press release announcing Strait as this year's honoree, the singer, songwriter and music producer has scored 60 No. 1 singles and sold more than 70 million albums over his more than 40-year career.
Strait is a three-time entertainer of the year winner at the CMA Awards, having won in 1989, 1990 and 2013. He's also the most-nominated artist in CMA Awards history, having amassed 83 to date.
Previous recipients of the lifetime achievement honor include Nelson, Kenny Rogers, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Kris Kristofferson, Charley Pride, Loretta Lynn and Alan Jackson.
There will also be an all-star tribute for Strait during the show, featuring Jamey Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Parker McCollum, Chris Stapleton and Lainey Wilson.
