2021 Academy of Country Music Awards: The Winners List

Live concerts are slowly coming back and Miranda Lambert had an emotional return to the stage.

Carrie Underwood brought the Academy of Country Music Awards to church.Maren Morris won two honors, including song of the year. Miranda Lambert performed three times and held on to her record as the most decorated winner in ACM history.

NEW YORK -- Carrie Underwood brought the Academy of Country Music Awards to church. Maren Morris won two honors, including song of the year.

2021 ACM Awards. From performing together to showing their spouses' support, each duo brought love and looks to the 56th annual award shows red carpet.Female Artist of the Year winner, Maren Morris, and her husband, Ryan Hurdperformed together for the first time Sunday night, singing a heartfelt rendition of their song, «Chasing You.» The new parents shared a passionate kiss on stage as they belted out the song that tells the story of their love.

A list of winners in the top categories at Sunday's Academy of Country Music Awards, held at various locations in Nashville, Tennessee:Entertainer of the Year — Luke Bryan.Female artist of the year — Maren Morris.Male artist of the year — Thomas Rhett.Album of the year — “Starting Over," Chris Stapleton.Song of the Year — “The Bones," Maren Morris, Laura Veltz, Jimmy Robbins.Single of the Year — “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” Carly Pearce and Lee Brice.Duo of the year — Dan + ShayGroup of the year —

The 2021 Academy of Country Music Awards is honoring the biggest names in country on Sunday — The show has been jam-packed with live performances from the biggest names in music, and has also seen see a slew of coveted trophies being handed out to some deserving performers.

Always by her side! Brendan McLoughlin stuck by his wife Miranda Lambert as she performed at the 56th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday, April 18.

Glitzy gals! Elle King and Miranda Lambert didn’t just show up to the 2021 Academy of Country Music Awards in style — they showed up twinning!

Chris Stapleton and his wife, Morgane Stapleton, were set to perform «Maggie's Song» at this year's ACM Awards. However, when the performance came, some fans were surprised to see Miranda Lambert sitting in for the number.As it turns out, Morgane had to step away due to a prior doula commitment, ET has learned.In her place, Miranda joined the artist, meaning she was a part of three different performances during Sunday's show.

Miranda Lambert rocks her white cowboy hat while arriving at the 2021 ACM Awards at the Ryman Auditorium on Sunday (April 18) in Nashville, Tenn.

Miranda Lambert lent a good ole hand – or voice – to Chris Stapleton on Sunday during his performance at the 2021 Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards. The Stapletons were set to perform their husband-and-wife duet, "Maggie’s Song," however minutes before the awards were set to kick off, Morgane, 38, had to bolt in order to fulfill a prior commitment, according to People magazine.

Forget leather and lace, it’s all about leather and fringe.

Change of plans! Morgane Stapleton was unable to join husband Chris Stapleton on stage at the 2021 ACM Awards. Hours before the Sunday, April 18, show began, the Academy of Country Music announced that Miranda Lambert would be filling in for the duet.

Miranda Lambert and Elle King shut it down for their performance of «I'm Drunk (And I Don't Wanna Go Home)» at the 2021 ACM Awards on Sunday! Lambert and King (who is pregnant with her first child) opened the show by performing their hit single.Rocking matching leather jackets with colorful pink and teal fringe, the powerhouse songstresses owned the stage with their effortless confidence and country-rock star energy.The anthemic tune — backed by bright blue and magenta lights and a sizable band

Miranda Lambert and Elle King are starting off country music’s big night with a rockstar performance!