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.
Chris Stapleton took home the CMA Award for single of the year for "White Horse."
Other nominees in the category included "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" by Shaboozey, "Dirt Cheap" by Cody Johnson, "I Had Some Help" by Post Malone (feat. Morgan Wallen) and "Watermelon Moonshine" by Lainey Wilson.
Stapleton said he was "very humbled" to win the award in a brief acceptance speech.
Post Malone and Chris Stapleton opened the 2024 CMA Awards with a performance of their song "California Sober."
The song is off Malone's debut country album, "F-1 Trillion," which was released in August.
Simone Biles arrived on the 2024 CMA Awards red carpet in a silver gown and a chic short hairstyle.
In an interview with ABC's "On the Red Carpet," Biles shared how excited she was to be at the CMA Awards and said it was her second time attending.
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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.
