Thomas Rhett Tapped Brentwood, Tenn., Marching Band for 2018 CMA Awards PerformanceThomas Rhett Tapped Brentwood, Tenn., Marching Band for 2018 CMA Awards PerformanceThey're with the band!Liv SteckerLiv Stecker
2018 CMA Awards: See the Stars Hang Out Backstage [PICTURES]2018 CMA Awards: See the Stars Hang Out Backstage [PICTURES]The night's big winners and performers gathered backstage at Bridgestone Arena.Liv SteckerLiv Stecker
Kacey Musgraves Explains Why ‘Golden Hour’ Avoids Direct Social CommentaryKacey Musgraves Explains Why ‘Golden Hour’ Avoids Direct Social Commentary"It was really important to me to give people a little hiding place on this record," Musgraves says.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Thomas Rhett’s Wife Made Him Crack Up During His Performance at the 2018 CMAsThomas Rhett’s Wife Made Him Crack Up During His Performance at the 2018 CMAsIn her defense, she asked him not to try any funny business by her chair during the show! Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Keith Urban Sends Out Love and Thanks After 2018 CMA Entertainer of the Year WinKeith Urban Sends Out Love and Thanks After 2018 CMA Entertainer of the Year WinUrban hit social media right after the 2018 CMA Awards to shout out his thanks to fans and the industry for his big win. Liv SteckerLiv Stecker
Keith Urban’s Reaction to Winning 2018 CMA Entertainer of the Year Is Pure Shock [WATCH]Keith Urban’s Reaction to Winning 2018 CMA Entertainer of the Year Is Pure Shock [WATCH]When Urban said he was "shocked beyond shock" by his win, he wasn't kidding!Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
Trisha Yearwood Says the Final Line in Garth Brooks’ ‘Stronger Than Me’ Means the Most to HerTrisha Yearwood Says the Final Line in Garth Brooks’ ‘Stronger Than Me’ Means the Most to HerThe final line of "Stronger Than Me" goes “I pray God takes me first ‘cause you’re stronger than me.” Yearwood tells ET it reflects a conversation she and Brooks have had before.Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
Chris Stapleton’s Awards Show Success Doesn’t Stop Him From Being Grateful for Each WinChris Stapleton’s Awards Show Success Doesn’t Stop Him From Being Grateful for Each Win"I'm always genuinely surprised to win anything, and I'm always grateful for it," says Stapleton. Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
CMA Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban Says ‘Finding Commonality’ Makes His Live Shows SpecialCMA Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban Says ‘Finding Commonality’ Makes His Live Shows Special"We have so much in common. I feel that more in my life than I've ever felt it, and playing live shows is no different."Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
POLL: Who Gave the Best Performance at the 2018 CMA Awards?POLL: Who Gave the Best Performance at the 2018 CMA Awards?What was YOUR favorite performance of the night? Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
2018 CMA Awards: The 10 Biggest Moments2018 CMA Awards: The 10 Biggest MomentsWhat was YOUR favorite moment of the night? Amy McCarthyAmy McCarthy
Carrie Underwood ‘Honored’ to Hold the ‘Incredible Title’ of Mom at 2018 CMA AwardsCarrie Underwood ‘Honored’ to Hold the ‘Incredible Title’ of Mom at 2018 CMA AwardsThe evening had plenty of lighthearted moments for Underwood, but discussing her role as a parent was an emotional one.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak