'On The Red Carpet at the CMA Awards' preshow

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- On Wednesday night, artists and industry professionals who have shaped country music over the last year were recognized at the 59th CMA Awards.

Before the awards were handed out, our live streaming preshow, "On The Red Carpet at the CMA Awards," featured interviews and red carpet fashion analysis. Watch the full preshow in the video player above.

Lainey Wilson hosted and performed at the Country Music Association Awards. She also dominated it, winning female vocalist, album and entertainer of the year.

Ella Langley's collaboration with Riley Green, "You Look Like You Love Me," took home single and song of the year, while Zach Top was awarded new artist of the year.

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The legendary Vince Gill was presented with the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award by George Strait.

The 59th annual CMA Awards were broadcast live from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena and is now streaming on Hulu.

Watch our live streaming preshow, "On The Red Carpet at the CMA Awards," in the video player above for a look at interviews with the nominees, performers and presenters, red carpet fashion analysis and more!

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The Associated Press contributed to this report.