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.
Post Malone took the stage to perform his song "Yours," off his 2024 album "F-1 Trillion."
The song is a touching tribute to his daughter and of several hits off his debut country album. Entering the evening, Post Malone was a first-time nominee and nominated for four awards for his collaboration with Morgan Wallen, "I Had Some Help."
Jelly Roll teamed up with Brooks & Dunn to deliver a moving rendition of the song "Believe."
"Believe" is from Brooks & Dunn's 2005 album, "Hillbilly Deluxe."
Old Dominion took home the CMA Award for vocal group of the year.
"It's a really beautiful moment for us," Old Dominion member Matthew Ramsey said in an acceptance speech.
"If you are an artist of any type, or a creator, a musician, this is when the world needs you the most, when it's weird, like it is right now," he added.
Other nominees in the category included Lady A, Little Big Town, The Red Clay Strays and Zac Brown Band.
Kacey Musgraves took the stage to perform a stripped-down version of her song "The Architect" with only a guitar and microphone.
The song is off her 2024 album "Deeper Well."
