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.
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.
CMA Awards co-host Luke Bryan took the stage to perform his song "Love You, Miss You, Mean It."
The song, which was released in April, is featured on the "American Idol" host's album "Mind of a Country Boy," which was released in September.
Chris Stapleton took home the CMA Award for male vocalist of the year on Wednesday. This is his eighth win in the category.
"I love all of y'all so much," Stapleton said in his acceptance speech, adding that it was an honor to be nominated in the category. He also gave a shoutout to his kids, telling them they could "go to bed now."
Other nominees in the category included Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson and Morgan Wallen.
Ashley McBryde paid tribute to the late singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson with a moving performance of his song "Help Me Make It Through the Night."
Kristofferson died in September. He was 88.
