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Incredible collaborations, touching moments, and plenty of laughs. It was a big night for Chris Stapleton, but Keith Urban took home the big award of the night. Here are some…

NASHVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 14: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood speak onstage during the 52nd annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 14, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Incredible collaborations, touching moments, and plenty of laughs. It was a big night for Chris Stapleton, but Keith Urban took home the big award of the night. Here are some great moments from the CMA Awards broadcast.

The 52nd Annual CMA Awards - Show

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 14: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Carrie Underwood performs onstage during the 52nd annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 14, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)


The 52nd Annual CMA Awards - Show

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 14: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (L-R) Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Mason Ramsey perform onstage during the 52nd annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 14, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)


The 52nd Annual CMA Awards - Show

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 14: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Singer-songwriter Garth Brooks performs onstage during the 52nd annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 14, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)


The 52nd Annual CMA Awards - Show

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 14: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Trevor Rosen, Geoff Sprung, Matthew Ramsey, and Brad Tursi of Old Dominion performs onstage during the 52nd annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 14, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)


The 52nd Annual CMA Awards - Press Room

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 14: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton poses with award during the 52nd annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 14, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images)


The 52nd Annual CMA Awards - Show

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 14: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Jess Carson, Cameron Duddy, and Mark Wystrach of Midland perform onstage during the 52nd annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 14, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)


The 52nd Annual CMA Awards - Show

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 14: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (L-R) Dustin Lynch, Carly Pearce and Jimmie Allen perform speak onstage during the 52nd annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 14, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)


The 52nd Annual CMA Awards - Show

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 14: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Singer Carrie Underwood accepts award onstage with Trisha Yearwood and Dennis Quaid during the 52nd annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 14, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)


The 52nd Annual CMA Awards - Show

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 14: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Singer-songwriter Keith Urban (R) accepts award onstage with Singer-songwriter Lionel Richie during the 52nd annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 14, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)


The 52nd Annual CMA Awards - Show

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 14: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Eric Church performs onstage during the 52nd annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 14, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)


The 52nd Annual CMA Awards - Show

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 14: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Singer-songwriter Keith Urban accepts award onstage during the 52nd annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 14, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)


The 52nd Annual CMA Awards - Show

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 14: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Brad Paisley performs onstage during the 52nd annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 14, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)


The 52nd Annual CMA Awards - Show

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 14: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) TJ Osborne and John Osborne of Brothers Osborne perform onstage with Dierks Bentley during the 52nd annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 14, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)


The 52nd Annual CMA Awards - Show

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 14: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Singers Ashley Monroe, Angaleena Presley, and Miranda Lambert of Pistol Annies perform onstage during the 52nd annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 14, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)


The 52nd Annual CMA Awards - Show

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 14: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Singer-songwriter Keith Urban performs onstage during the 52nd annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 14, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)


The 52nd Annual CMA Awards - Show

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 14: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Singer-songwriter Garth Brooks performs onstage during the 52nd annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 14, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)


The 52nd Annual CMA Awards - Show

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 14: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Singer-songwriter Keith Urban performs onstage during the 52nd annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 14, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)


The 52nd Annual CMA Awards - Show

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 14: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georiga Line perform onstage during the 52nd annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 14, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)


The 52nd Annual CMA Awards - Show

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 14: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Singer-songwriter Brett Young performs onstage during the 52nd annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 14, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)


The 52nd Annual CMA Awards - Show

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 14: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Thomas Rhett performs onstage during the 52nd annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 14, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)


The 52nd Annual CMA Awards - Show

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 14: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay perform onstage during the 52nd annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 14, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)


The 52nd Annual CMA Awards - Show

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 14: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Miranda Lambert and Jason Aldean perform onstage during the 52nd annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 14, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)


The 52nd Annual CMA Awards - Show

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 14: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood speak onstage during the 52nd annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 14, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)


The 52nd Annual CMA Awards - Show

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 14: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (L-R) Lindsay Ell, Jon Pardi, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs and Chris Janson perform onstage during the 52nd annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 14, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)


The 52nd Annual CMA Awards - Show

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 14: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (L-R) Luke Bryan, Luke Combs and Chris Janson perform onstage during the 52nd annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 14, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

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