
The Academy of Country Music Awards brought out plenty of starpower, including performances or presentations from Garth Brooks, Shania Twain, Faith Hill, Trisha Yearwood, George Strait, Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, and plenty of others. Below, some of the best moments, onstage and off:

Garth Brooks and George Strait on George’s bus prior to their performance on the ACM Awards.

Taylor Swift meets Shania Twain at the ACM awards.

Taylor Swift has fun in the audience during Hunter Hayes’ performance with Stevie Wonder.

Hunter Hayes, Brad Paisley and Dierks Bentley prepare for their ACM Awards performance.

Pictured (L-R): Shania Twain, Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill–via ET Canada
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