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Lainey Wilson has won the coveted Entertainer of the Year gong at this year's Country Music Awards.
The top trophy on the night came with fierce competition from Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton and Morgan Wallen.
The Things a Man Oughta Know singer, who hosted the event, also nabbed prizes for Female Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year for Whirlwind.
"I have the best fans in the world," she gushed on accepting the award. "Love you all, thank you so much."
Ella Langley and Riley Green scored highly on the night with their song You Look Like You Love Me winning Song of the Year, Single of the Year and Music Video of the Year.
Zac Top won New Artist of the Year and accepted his award with a can of Coors beer in his hand.
"Here it is," he shrugged, before downing a celebratory sip.
Country music's biggest stars gathered on Wednesday night at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena to celebrate country music and honour the year's best songs and performances. The 58th annual CMAs audience was treated to performances by the likes of Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini, Kenny Chesney, Luke Combs, Ella Langley and Megan Moroney.
A highlight list of winners follows.
Entertainer of the Year: Lainey Wilson
Single of the Year: You Look Like You Love Me - Ella Langley & Riley Green
Album of the Year: Whirlwind - Lainey Wilson
Song of the Year: You Look Like You Love Me - Ella Langley & Riley Green
Female Vocalist of the Year: Lainey Wilson
Male Vocalist of the Year: Cody Johnson
Vocal Group of the Year: The Red Clay Strays
Vocal Duo of the Year: Brooks & Dunn
New Artist of the Year: Zach Top
Musical Event of the Year: Pour Me a Drink - Post Malone feat. Blake Shelton
Music Video of the Year: You Look Like You Love Me - Ella Langley & Riley Green