CMA Awards

Jackson has been a fan-favorite singer for quite some time. But he isn't afraid to risk his popularity and take a stand for what he believes in -- even if it means going against what "the man" says.

Paisley stepped out in ... Underwood style (?) at the 2018 CMA Awards.

The Dan + Shay member says that not winning a CMA gives him and Shay Mooney the incentive to work even harder for their fans.

Midland's cover of Jerry Reed's "East Bound and Down" brought the swagger to the 2018 CMA Awards.

"It's paying homage to my childhood, to wearing western fashion growing up and singing traditional country music."

"But a couple weeks later, I had what were at the time illegal beverages ... and said, 'You know what? I'm gonna give this guy's album a shot.'" The rest is history!

They're with the band!

The night's big winners and performers gathered backstage at Bridgestone Arena.

"It was really important to me to give people a little hiding place on this record," Musgraves says.

In her defense, she asked him not to try any funny business by her chair during the show!