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But some of the 2020 CMAs problems still persist.
Here are the highs, lows, and whoas of the night.
WHOA: Miranda Lambert reminds us why we love her.
And all on her birthday, no less!
His opening monologue didnt quite overcome that pressure.
The highlight of the opening, though?
(They were right.)
WHOA: Eric Church (and Joanna Cotten) burning up Heart on Fire.
Yes, Eric Church was a safe choice for Entertainer of the Year in 2020.
Can we get her a trophy too?
Sure, its corny, but it also gave way to some objectively funny moments.
Another: Elle King saving Bryans male ass.
You cant be a dude doing all these intros in 2021, she joked.
This isnt the 1994 CMAs!
WHOA: Jimmie Allen wins a better trophy.
LOW: The (likely) level of vaccination on stage during Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwoods duet.
HIGH: Nicole Kidman rocking out during Keith Urbans performance of Wild Hearts.
WHOA: Mickey Guyton, Brittney Spencer, and Madeline Edwards look and sound stunning.
It was a new sort of moment for the CMAs, and one of the nights most special.
HIGH: The passion in Chris Stapletons Cold performance.
Nothing cold about this one, folks.
HIGH: Luke Combs shows why hes Doin This.
WHOA: Who cares why Jennifer Hudson is here, because shes great!
HIGH: The amount of new talent on stage.
One of the best things this years CMAs did was properly spotlight that new talent.
Lainey Wilson turned her presentation slot into a Strawberry Wine singalong with Deanna Carter.
HIGH: T.J. Osbornes out-and-proud return.
To have you all support me, it really does feel like love wins tonight, he said.
I wish my younger me could see me now, T.J. said.
LOW: All the country pandering.
I dont know what to say, man, he remarked upon accepting his Male Vocalist trophy, solo.
Im running out of words.
