Inside the CMA Awards (29 images)

Country music stars perform during the 52nd Annual Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.

Carrie Underwood performs "Love Wins." Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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Brad Paisley performs "Bucked Off." Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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Country musicians including Mark Wystrach (R) salute "Smokey and the Bandit" actor Burt Reynolds. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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Chris Stapleton wins Male Vocalist of the Year. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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