CMA Awards 2022

On Wednesday, Katy Perry led the stars at the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.

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CMA Awards 2022: Elle King & The Black Keys pay piano-smashing tribute to Jerry Lee Lewis

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The 30-year-old country singer won six awards at the 2022 CMA Awards on November 9, including Album of the Year and New Artist of the Year.

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Loretta Lynn will be honored with special tributes from Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, and Miranda Lambert

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Morris skips the red carpet for the CMA Awards 2022, but makes a brief appearance during the ceremony

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In Nashville, Chris Stapleton and Patty Loveless perform "You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive" at the 2022 CMA Awards

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