If You're a Country Music Fan, You NEED to See These Moments From the CMT Awards

Thanks to the 2018 CMT Awards, some of the biggest stars in country music came down to Nashville on June 6 to celebrate amazing music. The night included fun red carpet appearances (hello, Backstreet Boys!) and powerful performances, like Carrie Underwood's, which might make you cry.

While the exciting performances and award acceptances were all happening on your TV screens, so much was going on behind the scenes. Ahead, see the moments you might have missed during commercial breaks or while the stars were backstage. We've rounded up the best snaps of the night, and you definitely won't want to miss these.

Kelly Clarkson and Lauren Alaina
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Kelly Clarkson and Lauren Alaina

Mike Fisher and Carrie Underwood
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Mike Fisher and Carrie Underwood

Dierks Bentley
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Dierks Bentley

Brian Kelley and Kevin Richardson
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Brian Kelley and Kevin Richardson

Joel McHale
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Joel McHale

Brittany Kerr and Jason Aldean
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Brittany Kerr and Jason Aldean

Shawna and Keifer Thompson
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Shawna and Keifer Thompson

Lindsey Vonn and Jennifer Nettles
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Lindsey Vonn and Jennifer Nettles

AJ McLean, Kevin Richardson, Howie D., Brian Littrell, Jason Aldean, and Nick Carter
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AJ McLean, Kevin Richardson, Howie D., Brian Littrell, Jason Aldean, and Nick Carter

Lauren Alaina
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Lauren Alaina

Kane Brown and Chrissy Metz
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Kane Brown and Chrissy Metz

Joe Don Rooney, Lindsey Vonn, P.K. Subban, Jay DeMarcus, RaeLynn, and Gary LeVox
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Joe Don Rooney, Lindsey Vonn, P.K. Subban, Jay DeMarcus, RaeLynn, and Gary LeVox

Jess Carson, Cameron Duddy, and Mark Wystrach
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Jess Carson, Cameron Duddy, and Mark Wystrach

Lindsay Ell and Nick Carter
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Lindsay Ell and Nick Carter

Lauren Alaina and Alex Hopkins
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Lauren Alaina and Alex Hopkins

Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley
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Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley

Morgan Evans and Kelsea Ballerini
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Morgan Evans and Kelsea Ballerini

Carly Pearce
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Carly Pearce

Mike Fisher and Carrie Underwood
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Mike Fisher and Carrie Underwood

A.J. McLean, Nick Carter, Hoda Kotb, Kevin Richardson, Howie Dorough, and Brian Littrell
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A.J. McLean, Nick Carter, Hoda Kotb, Kevin Richardson, Howie Dorough, and Brian Littrell

Darius Rucker, Mason Ramsey, and Jason Aldean
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Darius Rucker, Mason Ramsey, and Jason Aldean

Luke Combs, Bobby Bones, and Leon Bridges
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Luke Combs, Bobby Bones, and Leon Bridges

Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook, Blake Shelton, and Karen Fairchild
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Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook, Blake Shelton, and Karen Fairchild

Mason Ramsey and Russell Dickerson
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Mason Ramsey and Russell Dickerson