01of 10THE OPENINGGarth Brooks.ABCFor the second year in a row, the CMA Awards had a somber opening, this time in memory of those who died last week in the mass shooting at country night at the Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks, California.“On behalf of our country music community, I want to say that tonight’s show is lovingly dedicated to the 12 individuals who we lost far too soon just a week ago tonight at the Borderline in Thousand Oaks, California,”Garth Brooks said, lights illuminating the arena behind him. “Tonight, let’s celebrate their lives.” A moment of silence followed.
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THE OPENING
Garth Brooks.ABC
For the second year in a row, the CMA Awards had a somber opening, this time in memory of those who died last week in the mass shooting at country night at the Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks, California.
“On behalf of our country music community, I want to say that tonight’s show is lovingly dedicated to the 12 individuals who we lost far too soon just a week ago tonight at the Borderline in Thousand Oaks, California,”Garth Brooks said, lights illuminating the arena behind him. “Tonight, let’s celebrate their lives.” A moment of silence followed.
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THE FIRST MUSICAL NUMBER
Luke Bryan.Erika Goldring/WireImage
Other amazing performances came fromChris Stapleton, Maren Morris and Mavis Staples, and Keith Urban and Brad Paisley, who joined recent Country Music Hall of Fame inductee and bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs.
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THE MONOLOGUE
Brad and Carrie.Michael Loccisano/Getty
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THE FAMOUS GUY IN THE FRONT ROW
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THE PERFORMANCE BY CARRIE UNDERWOOD
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06of 10THE MID-SHOW SNACKHanding out chicken at the CMAs.ABC/Image Group LATaking a cue from Jimmy Kimmel atthe Oscars, Paisley and Underwood handed out a Nashville staple — hot chicken! — to hungry members of the audience.
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THE MID-SHOW SNACK
Handing out chicken at the CMAs.ABC/Image Group LA
Taking a cue from Jimmy Kimmel atthe Oscars, Paisley and Underwood handed out a Nashville staple — hot chicken! — to hungry members of the audience.
07of 10THE BUBBLE WRAP DRESSMichael Loccisano/GettyPaisley reminded the crowd that just days after the 2017 CMA Awards, Underwood took the tumble that changed her face and left her unable to sing as she healed. To make sure she didn’t suffer a similar fate this year, he gave her a “gift” — a dress made of bubble wrap.“Yeah, I’m not gonna wear this,” Underwood deadpanned,but later did.
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THE BUBBLE WRAP DRESS
Paisley reminded the crowd that just days after the 2017 CMA Awards, Underwood took the tumble that changed her face and left her unable to sing as she healed. To make sure she didn’t suffer a similar fate this year, he gave her a “gift” — a dress made of bubble wrap.
“Yeah, I’m not gonna wear this,” Underwood deadpanned,but later did.
08of 10THE ALBUM OF THE YEAR WINStephen Lovekin/REX/ShutterstockKacey Musgraves took home the album of the year award forGolden Hour, the first female to win the prize sinceMiranda Lambertin 2014.In her brief speech, she made the realization that she moved to Nashville 10 years ago today, Nov. 14.
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THE ALBUM OF THE YEAR WIN
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Kacey Musgraves took home the album of the year award forGolden Hour, the first female to win the prize sinceMiranda Lambertin 2014.
In her brief speech, she made the realization that she moved to Nashville 10 years ago today, Nov. 14.
09of 10THE MOST MOVING PERFORMANCETrisha Yearwood watchers her husband, Garth Brooks, perform at the 2018 CMAs.ABCDuring a performance of Garth Brooks' never-before-heard love song “Stronger Than Me,” which he penned about his relationship with Trisha Yearwood, his wife of 13 years sat in the audience and started tearing up.Toward the end of his performance, Brooks himself also shed a few tears as thecrowd gave him a standing ovation.
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THE MOST MOVING PERFORMANCE
Trisha Yearwood watchers her husband, Garth Brooks, perform at the 2018 CMAs.ABC
During a performance of Garth Brooks' never-before-heard love song “Stronger Than Me,” which he penned about his relationship with Trisha Yearwood, his wife of 13 years sat in the audience and started tearing up.
Toward the end of his performance, Brooks himself also shed a few tears as thecrowd gave him a standing ovation.
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THE FINAL AWARD
“I thank you so much … I wish my dad was alive to see this but I think he’s watching over me tonight,” he said.
source: people.com
