CMA Awards Highlights 2019 — See The Show’s Best Moments

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November 13, 2019 9:09PM EST

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CMA Awards Highlights

CMA Awards Highlights — The 2019 Country Music Association Awards were jam-packed full of performances, and it led to an incredible show like never before! As always, there were epic collaborations that will be buzzed about for weeks to come — including two AMAZING tributes from women in country music, a Garth Brooks and Blake Shelton duet, a performance from Lady Antebellum with Halsey and plenty more. Plus, stars like Carrie Underwood, Kelsea Ballerini, Thomas Rhett, Eric Church, Maren Morris and more hit the stage for individual sets that blew everyone away. Of course, along with performances, there were also plenty of awards given out, with the biggest stars in the genre honored for their success throughout the last year. We’ve rounded up all of the biggest moments in the show, and you can check them out by clicking through the gallery right here!

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Blake Shelton

Blake Shelton — Blake Shelton accepts the award for Single of the Year at the 2019 CMA Awards. He won for his song, “God’s Country,” and received a huge hug from Gwen Stefani before hitting the stage to accept the trophy.

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Women In Country Music

Women In Country Music — Some of the most powerful women in country music opened the CMA Awards with an incredible tribute performance to women in the industry. Carrie Underwood, Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire, who are hosting the event, led the tribute.

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Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire & Dolly Parton

Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire & Dolly Parton — Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton took centerstage while hosting the 2019 CMA Awards. The ladies all looked incredible as they kicked off the show with a hilarious monologue.

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Dan + Shay

Dan + Shay — Dan + Shay take the stage to give a stunning, stripped down performance of their song, “Speechless.” The guys kept things super simple for their set and they sounded amazing.

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Miranda Lambert

Miranda Lambert — Miranda Lambert performed a super sassy rendition of her song “IT All Comes Out In The Wash” at the 2019 CMA Awards. She rocked a shimmery dress for the badass performance, while also rocking out on the guitar.

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Jennifer Nettles & Kristin Chenoweth

Jennifer Nettles & Kristin Chenoweth — Jennifer Nettles towers over Kristin Chenoweth while presenting the award for Song of the Year at the 2019 CMA Awards. The ladies joked around about their height while doing their duties onstage.

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Reba McEntire

Reba McEntire — Reba McEntire looked stunning in a purple dress with feathered sleeves for her CMA Awards performance. She sang her song, “Fancy,” at the star-studded show and eventually stripped off the purple look to debut a beaded red gown..

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Ashley McBryde

Ashley McBryde — Ashley McBryde proudly accepts the award for New Artist of the Year at the CMA Awards. She gave a powerful speech about what she’s been through in the country music industry while accepting the honor.

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Pink

Pink — Pink takes the CMA Awards stage to give a gorgeous performance with Chris Stapleton. The pair’s voices sounded like absolute perfection together as they belted out their song during the show.

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Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood — Carrie Underwood slayed a performance of ‘Drinking Alone’ at the CMA Awards. Mid-performance, she stripped off her black pants and jacket to reveal a sheer jumpsuit that featured midsection cutouts and looked incredible on her.

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Luke Combs

Luke Combs — Luke Combs rocked out to a rendition of his most recent number one song, ‘Beer Never Broke My Heart,’ at the CMA Awards. He was joined by his band who rocked out behind him onstage.

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Kelsea Ballerini

Kelsea Ballerini — Kelsea Ballerini stripped things down to give a super intimate performance of her song, ‘Homecoming Queen?’ at the CMA Awards. She wore a strapless, low-cut black pantsuit for the performance and looked incredible.

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Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town & More

Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town & More — Kelsea Ballerini was joined by Lindsay Ell and more rising female artists in country music, along with Little Big Town, for a stunning performance of ‘Girl Crush’ at the CMA Awards. The girl-power was on-point in the performance and everyone sounded amazing!

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Lady Antebellum & Halsey

Lady Antebellum & Halsey — Lady Antebellum was joined by the one and only Halsey for a performance of their hit ‘What If I Never Get Over You’ at the CMA Awards. They transitioned into a beautiful version of Halsey’s ‘Graveyard’ afterward, too.

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Maren Morris

Maren Morris — Maren Morris belted out an incredible version of her song, ‘Girl,’ at the 2019 CMA Awards. She dressed her sweet baby bump up in a white dress, and rested her hand on her stomach as she finished showcasing her powerhouse vocals.

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Blake Shelton

Blake Shelton — Blake Shelton performs his song ‘God’s Country’ at the 2019 CMA Awards. Earlier in the show, the song took home the award for Single of the Year.

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Thomas Rhett

Thomas Rhett — Thomas Rhett brings all the feels with his performance of ‘Remember You Young’ at the CMA Awards. His wife, Lauren Akins, and two daughters attended the show with hm.

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Keith Urban

Keith Urban — Keith Urban sings a beautiful rendition of ‘We Were’ at the CMA Awards. He kept it simple, with just himself and a guitar onstage.

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Kacey Musgraves & Willie Nelson

Kacey Musgraves & Willie Nelson — Kacey Musgraves and Willie Nelson give an incredible performance of ‘Rainbow Connection’ at the CMA Awards. Just moments later, Kacey won the award for Female Vocalist of the Year.

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Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton — Dolly Parton takes the stage for an incredible performance at the CMA Awards. She also hosted the show with Carrie Underwood and Reba McEntire.

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