NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Country Music Association Awards opened with Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert and Reba McEntire playing tribute to the late country queen Loretta Lynn.
The superstar trio performed a medley of Lynn's hits including "You Ain't Woman Enough," "Don't Come Home A-Drinkin'" and "Coal Miner's Daughter" as images of Lynn were projected behind them and audience members sang along.
Lainey Wilson was the leading nominee at Wednesday's show and Alan Jackson received this year's Lifetime Achievement Award. Wilson earned nominations in six categories, including female vocalist and album and song of the year.
