Country Music’s Big Names Let Loose at 2016 CMT Music Awards [PICTURES]

Country music came to party on Wednesday night (June 8) at the 2016 CMT Music Awards. The awards ceremony brought the stars to Nashville's Bridgestone Arena for an event dubbed "country music's loudest night," with numerous big names walking home with trophies and even more taking the stage for performances throughout the event.

Sportscaster and television personality Erin Andrews and Houston Texans defensive end JJ Watt hosted the show, and performers included Keith Urban and tourmates Maren Morris and Brett Eldredge; Cassadee Pope, rapper Pitbull and singer Leona Lewis; Florida Georgia Line and many more. Carrie Underwood, Chris Stapleton and others were among the evening's winners.

Readers can flip through the photo gallery above to see all of the big moments from throughout the 2016 CMT Music Awards. Let us know what your favorite performance was in the comments section below!