Brad Paisley spilled the beans on the gender of Carrie Underwood's baby at the CMA Awards. Country music's star-studded night was filled with memorable moments and one that Paisley might want to forget.
The Country Music Association Awards lassoed up yet another night of massive performances Wednesday, but it was the unpredictable co-hosts and pop-star implants that gave the show its most unforgettable moments:
Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert took top honors.
Bryan picked up entertainer of the year and Blake Shelton won yet another male vocalist trophy, but the night's big winner was Lambert, who garnered four awards, including female vocalist, single (Automatic) and album (Platinum).
The CMAs officially bid adieu to Taylor Swift.
In co-hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood's opening monologue, which took jabs at everyone from George Strait to Renee Zellweger, the pair said goodbye to longtime country artist Taylor Swift, who's officially gone full-fledged pop with her new album, 1989. "Who's gonna be country and poppy and sing a song called Tim McGraw?" they wondered aloud in song. "Country music's just gonna have to shake it off."
It's a boy for Carrie Underwood!
In a bit near the top of the show, Paisley let it "slip" that mom-to-be Carrie is having a boy. "Hey, we could name him Garth!" Paisley said, referring to country singer Garth Brooks while pointing at her baby bump. "What are you doing?! What is wrong with you?!" Underwood replied, acting jokingly annoyed. The Something in the Water singer announced her pregnancy in September via Twitter.
Brad Paisley, in back in hat, and Jennifer Nettles join Michael McDonald and the Doobie Brothers for 'Takin' It to the Streets' to conclude the 48th annual CMA Awards. (Photo: Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY)
The Doobie Brothers are joined by Jennifer Nettles, second from left, Hillary Scott, center and Hunter Hayes, second from right to perform 'Listen to the Music.' (Photo: Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY)
Luke Bryan performs 'Roller Coaster.' (Photo: Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY)
Miranda Lambert, second from left, performs 'Smokin' and Drinkin' ' with Little Big Town. (Photo: Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY)
Carrie Underwood performs 'Something in the Water.' (Photo: Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY)
Eric Church, left, and George Strait perform 'Cowboys Like Us.' (Photo: Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY)
Ashley Monroe and Blake Shelton perform 'Lonely Tonight.' (Photo: Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY)
Miranda Lambert wins album of the year for 'Platinum.' (Photo: Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY)
Brad Paisley performs 'Perfect Storm.' (Photo: Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY)
Martina McBride, left, cracks up Connie Britton. (Photo: Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY)
Dierks Bentley performs 'Drunk on a Plane.' (Photo: Robert Deutsch, USAT)
Dierks Bentley performs 'Drunk on a Plane' during the CMA Awards. (Photo: Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY)
Cole Swindell performs 'Chillin' It' during the CMA Awards. (Photo: Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY)
Florida Georgia Line wins Duo of the Year. (Photo: Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY)
Tim McGraw performs 'Shotgun Rider' during the CMA Awards. (Photo: Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY)
Little Big Town performs 'Day Drinking/Bang Bang.' (Photo: Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY)
Little Big Town performs 'Day Drinking/Bang Bang.' (Photo: Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY)
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood do a skit about a baby shower. (Photo: Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY)
Jason Aldean performs 'Burnin' It Down.' (Photo: Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY)
Brett Eldredge wins the new-artist award. (Photo: Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY)
Kacey Musgraves on stage with Loretta Lynn. (Photo: Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY)
The Band Perry performs 'Gentle on My Mind.' (Photo: Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY)
The Band Perry performs Gentle on My Mind.' (Photo: Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY)
Kacey Musgraves accepts her award for song of the year for 'Follow Your Arrow.' (Photo: Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY)
Keith Urban performs 'Somewhere in My Car.' (Photo: Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY)
Keith Urban performs 'Somewhere in My Car.' (Photo: Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY)
Florida Georgia Line performs 'Dirt.' (Photo: Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY)
Lady Antebellum performs 'Bartender.' (Photo: Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY)
Lady Antebellum performs 'Bartender.' (Photo: Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY)
Hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood open the show with Steven Tyler. (Photo: Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY)
Miranda Lambert accepts the award for single of the year. (Photo: Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY)
Miranda Lambert and Meghan Trainor perform 'All About That Bass.' (Photo: Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY)
Kenny Chesney opens the 48th annual CMA Awards with 'American Kids.' (Photo: Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY)
Kenny Chesney performs "American Kids.' (Photo: Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY)
Kenny Chesney rocks out with 'American Kids.' (Photo: Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY)
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Brad Paisley raised eyebrows with a "racist" remark.
Apologizing to those who tuned in to watch Black-ish, ABC's new comedy series that usually airs Wednesday nights, Paisley jokingly told viewers to "enjoy White-ish" instead. While many people on Twitter laughed off the comment, others tweeted that the CMAs, Paisley and country music are all "racist."
Ariana Grande's performance confused a lot of people.
Pop up-and-comer Meghan Trainor won some warm notices for her country-tinged All About That Bass duet with Miranda Lambert early in the show, but Ariana Grande struggled to create sparks with those at home. Some Twitter users slammed her unabashedly poppy performance of Bang Bang with Little Big Town, while others were left unsure as to what she was doing at a country awards show.
Music City gets its glamour on
It's country music's biggest night, 'all! The hottest stars in Nashville stepped out Wednesday to parade their finest fashions down the red carpet at the Country Music Association awards. USA TODAY'S Cindy Clark picks out the best of the bunch.
Faith Hill and hubby Tim McGraw arrive on the CMA Awards red carpet, Wednesday, at the Bridgestone Arena. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Mom-to-be Carrie Underwood was absolutely glowing in a golden ombre Lorena Sarbu gown. The high-low skirt concealed her small baby bump but was perfect to show off her Jimmy Choo shoes. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
The CMAs might have been in Nashville but Miranda Lambert stepped out on the red carpet looking nothing short of old Hollywood glamour in a silk chiffon Bibhu Mohapatra gown. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Va-va-voom! You couldn't miss Lucy Hale, who stood out in a striking red Romona Keveza silk crepe gown. The singer and 'Pretty Little Liars' star chose a bright red lip and the matchy-matchy look paid off. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Kellie Pickler showed off her curves in a slinky sparkly gown with a plunging neckline. She kept the blingy look going with thousands of dollars worth of Tacori jewels. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Connie Britton l While most ladies went with long gowns the Nashville star opted to show off her gorgeous gams in a flirty green Naeem Khan dress. Simple accessories kept the focus on the main attraction. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Jennifer Nettles l The songstress opted for a black gown but the classic silhouette is beyond basic. With that chic updo, we think she's giving Audrey Hepburn a run for her money! (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Sometimes less is more! Nicole Kidman was both elegant and demure in a long sleeved Roberto Cavalli dress, while flowy locks and a sweet smile were the perfect complements to the covered-up look. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Always a class act, Faith Hill looked sexy and chick in a glittering Naeem Khan dress. Sheer panels and a bow at the neckline kep things interesting without being over the top. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Luke Bryan has a laugh on the CMA Awards red carpet, Wednesday, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashvile. Bryan goes on to capture Entertainer Of The Year (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban arrive for the 48th annual CMA Awards, Wednesday in Nashville. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Kimberly Williams Paisley. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Nashville cast member Chaley Rose. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Meghan Linsey. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Brett Eldredge, who had back-to-back No. 1 singles with Don't Ya and Beat of the Music, got the nod for new artist of the year. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Brantley Gilbert. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Country superstars Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert arrive at the 48th annual CMA Awards in Nashville on Wednesday. Lambert won three major awards — including her first single-of-the-year honor — and Shelton nabbed his fifth consecutive trophy for male vocalist of the year. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Mac MacAnally and guest arrive on the CMAs red carpet. Singer/songwriter McAnally won musician of the year for a record seventh consecutive time. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Nashville cast member Charles Esten and guest. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Erin Eder. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Jason Aldean. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Members of the Band Perry let Steven Tyler squeeze in at the CMA Awards. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Presenter Kip Moore. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Luke Bryan arrives with his wife Caroline Boyer. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Nicole Kidman gives her husband Keith Urban a pat upon their arrival for the CMA Awards. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Florida Georgia Line claimed the vocal duo of the year award. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Martina McBride. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Nashville cast member Chris Carmack. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Lee Brice and guest. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Jana Kramer. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Will Chase. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Darius Rucker. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Hunter Hayes. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Lily Aldridge. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Presenter Steven Tyler, left, and Dierks Bentley hit their marks on the red carpet for the CMAs. Bentley won best video for Drunk on a Plane. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
David Nail and wife Catherine. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Thomas and Lauren Rhett. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Cole Swindell. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Rodney Atkns and guest. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Nashville cast members Sam Palladio and Chaley Rose get close on the CMAs red carpet. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Brandy Clark. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Little Big Town won its third straight vocal group of the year award. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Lady Antebellum. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Tim Tebow. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Kacey Musgraves' song Follow Your Arrow pulled song of the year. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Maddie & Tae. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Lucy Hale. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Lucy Hale shows the rear view. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Robby Johnson. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Cole Swindell. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Rodney Atkns and guest. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Love and Theft. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Kacey Musgraves, right, and her sister Kelly. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Mark Collie. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Aubrey Peeples arrives for the CMA Awards Thursday in Nashville. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
That's a lot of dress for Nashville's Clare Bowen. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Scotty McCreery. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Meghan Trainor. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
The Doobie Brothers. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Chris Young. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Sam Bush. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Rachel Holder. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Josh Turner. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Kelli Pickler arrives at the 48th annual CMA Awards at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 6, 2014. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Cassadee Pope. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Jon Pardi. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
The Eli Young Band. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Joshua Scott Jones and guest. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Chase Bryant. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Dustin Lynch. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
The members of Parmalee. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Clay Walker and his wife. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
Danielle Bradbery. (Photo: Eileen Blass, USA TODAY)
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