CMA Awards 2024 recap: All the biggest wins and epic performances

Morgan Wallen won the coveted entertainer of the year award.

Last Updated: November 20, 2024, 11:18 PM EST

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:

Here's how the night unfolded. All times Eastern.
Nov 20, 2024, 9:22 PM EST

Lainey Wilson wins music video of the year

Lainey Wilson took home the CMA Award for music video of the year for "Wildflowers and Wild Horses."

The music video was directed by Patrick Tracy.

Other nominees in the category included "Dirt Cheap" by Cody Johnson, "I Had Some Help" by Post Malone (feat. Morgan Wallen), "I'm Not Pretty" by Megan Moroney and "The Painter" by Cody Johnson.

Lainey Wilson accepts the award Music video of the year for "Wildflowers and Wild Horses" at the 58th Annual CMA Awards, Nov. 20, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nov 20, 2024, 9:16 PM EST

Chris Stapleton, Morgane Stapleton perform 'What Am I Gonna Do'

Chris Stapleton and his wife Morgane Stapleton performed a soulful duet of "What Am I Gonna Do," from his 2023 album, "Higher."

Chris Stapleton and Morgane Stapleton perform during the 58th Annual CMA Awards, Nov. 20, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nov 20, 2024, 9:12 PM EST

Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood team up for 'I'm Gonna Love You'

Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood took to the CMA Awards stage to perform their duet "I'm Gonna Love You."

The song is off the deluxe edition of Johnson's "Leather" album.

Johnson and Underwood dropped a stunning music video for "I'm Gonna Love You" in September.

Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood perform at the 58th Annual CMA Awards, Nov. 20, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nov 20, 2024, 8:56 PM EST

Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan perform their duet 'Cowboys Cry Too'

Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan delivered a stunning performance of their emotional ballad "Cowboys Cry Too," which dropped in June.

The song is the lead single off Ballerini's album "Patterns," which was released in October.

Kelsea Ballerini performs during the 58th Annual CMA Awards, Nov. 20, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan perform at the 58th Annual CMA Awards, in Nashville, Nov.20, 2024.
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