Country Music's Big Night: Who Stole the Show?

The 59th CMA Awards kicked off with a bang, revealing some early winners before the main event. Post Malone and Blake Shelton's collaboration "Pour Me a Drink" snagged the Musical Event of the Year award, while Ella Langley and Riley Green's "You Look Like You Love Me" was crowned Music Video of the Year.

A Night of Fierce Competition

This year's awards show is packed with fierce competition. Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Lainey Wilson are tied at the top with six nominations each. The live broadcast from Nashville is set for Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, with streaming available the next day on Hulu.

Big Winners of the Night

• Luke Combs: Entertainer of the Year
• Lainey Wilson: Single of the Year for "4x4xU"
• Megan Moroney: Album of the Year for "Am I Okay?"
• Song of the Year: "4x4xU" (songwriters)

Vocal Categories

• Female Vocalist of the Year: Kelsea Ballerini
• Male Vocalist of the Year: Luke Combs
• Vocal Group of the Year: Lady A
• Duo of the Year: Brooks & Dunn
• Musical Event of the Year: Post Malone and Blake Shelton for "Pour Me a Drink"
• Musician of the Year: Jenee Fleenor (fiddle)

Rising Stars Shine

• New Artist of the Year: Ella Langley

The ceremony celebrated both established and emerging talent, showcasing the diverse sounds of country music.