Photos From the Show – Billboard

Nation music’s brightest gathered at Nashville’s Bridgestone Enviornment for the 57th annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 8, to have fun the style in a star-studded ceremony. The present was as soon as once more hosted by Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning.

The ceremony kicked off with a raucous efficiency by Jelly Roll of his hit “Want a Favor.” The nation star was joined by icon Wynonna Judd, who was a shock performer. The 2 duetted on a stage set as much as resemble a church, with a choir offering backup vocals, as the celebrities within the crowd — together with Publish Malone, Nicole Kidman, Keith City and Kelsea Ballerini — loved the highly effective set.

In one of many awards introduced earlier within the present, Tracy Chapman gained music of the yr for “Quick Automotive.” Luke Combs had delivered a chart-topping cowl of her observe, which additionally gained Combs single of the yr; his take reached No. 2 on the Billboard Sizzling 100. Her music of the yr victory grew to become Chapman’s first Nation Music Affiliation trophy; she is credited as the only author of the music.

Among the many night time’s performers have been Morgan Wallen, Bryan, HARDY, Publish Malone, Ballerini and extra. Presenters included Paula Abdul, Girl A, Cynthia Erivo, Martina McBride, Darius Rucker and others.

Lainey Wilson was the highest nominee with 9 nods. Jelly Roll adopted with 5 nods, Combs and HARDY with 4, and Jordan Davis, Ashley McBryde, Joey Moi, Jordan Schmidt, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen and Derek Wells with three.

The present aired stay on ABC.