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! [1]) and powerful performances, like Carrie Underwood [2]'s, which might make you cry [3].

While the exciting performances [4] 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

Mike Fisher and Carrie Underwood

Dierks Bentley

Brian Kelley and Kevin Richardson

Joel McHale

Brittany Kerr and Jason Aldean

Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock

Shawna and Keifer Thompson

Lindsey Vonn and Jennifer Nettles

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

Lauren Alaina

Kane Brown and Chrissy Metz

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

Luke Bryan and Caroline Boyer

Jess Carson, Cameron Duddy, and Mark Wystrach

Lindsay Eli and Nick Carter

Lauren Alaina and Alex Hopkins

Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley

Morgan Evans and Kelsea Ballerini

Carly Pearce

Jillian Jacqueline and Cassadee Pope

Mike Fisher and Carrie Underwood