The 59th Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday crowned some of the biggest performers in the genre, including Chris Stapleton, Dan + Shay, Luke Combs and Lainey Wilson.
The ceremony kicked off early Wednesday with a few winners, including the new artists of the year, being announced days before the live show in Frisco, Texas.
Megan Moroney was named ACM's new female artist of the year, Nate Smith took home new male artist of the year and Tigirlily Gold took home the trophy for new duo or group of the year.
Highlights of the night included Stapleton winning artist-songwriter of the year – which marked his 17th ACM Award; Jesse Jo Dillon was awarded songwriter of the year; and Parker McCollum took home the trophy for visual media of the year for his "Burn It Down" video.
Hosted by 16-time ACM Award-winning entertainer Reba McEntire, the 59th ACM Awards featured performances from Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Post Malone, Parker McCollum, Thomas Rhett, Chris Stapleton and Lainey Wilson, as well as McEntire.
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Additionally, the show surprised with duets from Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, and Nate Smith featuring Avril Lavigne.
Here is the full list of ACM nominees and winners:
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