cma awards

Often the best moments from the CMA Awards (or any live broadcast, really) happen just left of the action.

After T.J. Osborne came out as gay in early 2021, the duo's newest Vocal Duo of the Year win is more special than ever.

It's bound to be a highlight.

Photos from country music's biggest night show plenty of tears and jubilation.

The newly-crowned CMA Female Vocalist of the Year looks back on her "amazing redemption story."

It was a night full of surprises. What was your favorite?

"There was never a Plan B," Luke Combs explained backstage of his journey towards country music superstardom.

It was a huge night for him.

After giving boyfriend Abi Ventura a quick kiss, the singer and his older brother took to the stage to accept the Vocal Duo of the Year award.

It's the biggest award of the night.

The actor and singer took the CMAs stage in 2021 for the first time ever.

Rhett's CMAs performance was a heartfelt trip down memory lane.