American Country singer Chris Stapleton took the audience at the CMA Awards 2024 by surprise when he apologized to his wife on stage. The award ceremony took place at the Bridgestone Arena of Nashville on November 20,

Chris Stapleton took home four Country Music Association Awards and hardly left the stage on Wednesday night, while an absent Morgan Wallen won the night's biggest prize, entertainer of the year.

Getting the chance to perform with his wife, Morgane, at the 2024 CMA Awards, Chris Stapleton entertained fans with "What Am I Gonna Do"

Lainey Wilson and Chris Stapleton were crowned the CMA Awards' vocalists of the year while George Strait took home the lifetime achievement award.

Chris Stapleton and Post Malone opened the 2024 CMA Awards with a performance of their duet 'California Sober.'

The single, written by Stapleton and Dan Wilson and produced by Dave Cobb, was the lead single off his CMA Award-nominated record, Higher. The single highlights Stapleton’s incredible vocal range as the chorus reaches new heights for the Kentucky native.

Johnson, who was nominated for five CMA Awards on Wednesday, took the stage solo to perform his duet “I’m Gonna Love You.” After the first verse a woman’s voice came from the side of the stage before Underwood, 41, stepped out to join him.

Chris Stapleton couldn’t let the 2024 Country Music Association Awards end without giving a shoutout to one of the most important people in his life — his wife, Morgane Stapleton (née Hayes). The country singer forgot to thank her when he accepted the Single of the Year award for his song “White Horse” on

Fire it up. Later in the night, Stapleton would snag his third CMA trophy of the year, as he was named Male Vocalist of the Year. Stapleton winning this honor makes it his eighth time taking home the award and makes him the artist who holds the record for winning this award.