2024 CMA Awards Celebrate Country Music Excellence

The 58th CMA Awards kicked off with a performance by Post Malone and Chris Stapleton of their collaboration 'California Sober,' setting the stage for a night celebrating country music's crossover appeal. Post Malone, a first-time nominee, is recognized for his work on the album F-1 Trillion, which features collaborations with major country artists, including Morgan Wallen. Wallen leads the nominations with seven, including Entertainer of the Year, boosted by his hit with Malone, 'I Had Some Help,' which is nominated for four awards. The event will also feature a tribute to George Strait, who will receive the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, showcasing the star-studded lineup of performers like Luke Bryan and Kacey Musgraves. Despite Wallen's recent legal troubles, he remains a prominent figure in the country music scene, reflecting the genre's evolving landscape.