We'll kick off our CMA coverage with the SESAC Awards. Kelly Lynn hit up the red carpet at the organization's annual awards dinner with a few of today's hottest writers. Check it out here.

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers also held their annual awards dinner leading up to the CMA Awards. This year the event was held at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Resort, and the evening wrapped up with Ben Hayslip receiving his second consecutive songwriter of the year award. Kelly Lynn stepped out to the red carpet to check in with many of the special guests. Join the fun right here.

Broadcast Music, Incorporated hosted their sixtieth black tie dinner and country awards show at their Nashville building on Music Row. Dallas Davidson and Luke Laird were both honored as songwriters of the year in a night that was dedicated to the newest BMI Icon...Tom T. Hall. Check it out right here.

Country Music's biggest night was broadcast earlier this month live on A-B-C from right here in Nashville, Tennessee. The 46th annual awards show was a huge success for the network, finishing number one in viewers and all key adult demographics for that primetime broadcast. While the show was in progress, we were backstage with many of the night's biggest winners to hear their reactions to the special evening. See the reaction from the stars right here.