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

Morgan Wallen won the coveted entertainer of the year award.

ByHayley FitzPatrick, Carson Blackwelder, Angeline Jane Bernabe, and Mason Leib via GMA logo
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, 9:44 PM EST

Cody Johnson's 'Leather' wins album of the year

Cody Johnson took home the CMA Award for album of the year for "Leather."

In his speech, Johnson said he didn't expect to win.

"There's no way I could have created an album like this without great songwriters, without people that pour their heart and soul out every day on Music Row," he added.

Other nominees in the category included "Deeper Well" by Kacey Musgraves, "Fathers & Sons" by Luke Combs, "Higher" by Chris Stapleton and "Whitsitt Chapel" by Jelly Roll.

Cody Johnson accepts the Album of the Year award for "Leather" during the 58th Annual CMA Awards, Nov. 20, 2024, in Nashville.
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Nov 20, 2024, 9:41 PM EST

Post Malone performs 'Yours,' inspired by his daughter

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."

Post Malone performs onstage during The 58th Annual CMA Awards, Nov. 20, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nov 20, 2024, 9:34 PM EST

Brooks & Dunn team up with Jelly Roll to perform 'Believe'

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."

Jelly Roll and Ronnie Dunn perform during the 58th Annual CMA Awards, Nov. 20, 2024, in Nashville.
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Nov 20, 2024, 9:28 PM EST

Old Dominion wins vocal group of the year

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.

Old Dominion accept the award for vocal group of the year at the 58th Annual CMA Awards, Nov. 20, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
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