chris stapleton

Plenty of major CMA Awards moments have resulted in memorable snapshots -- when photographers caught the perfect shot.

From historic Entertainer of the Year wins to surprising onstage antics, this photo gallery looks back at 10 of the CMA Awards' biggest moments.

Strings accent this sad song.

The gently rollicking song is enhanced by a no-frills clip showing the singer doing what he does best.

But something quite different shut him down.

"Do I think Black lives matter? Absolutely ... I don't know how you could think they don't," says Stapleton.

'Full House' can't compare to Willie Nelson's house.

If chosen as a radio single, it will be Stapleton's first in two years.

A cryptic video on social media suggests that the Grammy-winning artist may have a treat coming soon for his fans.

Some of country's biggest stars and smaller acts received funds to keep paying their employees.