CMA Awards: 50 Great Photos From 50 Years
As country music’s biggest night celebrates its golden anniversary, we recall some of its many incredible moments

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood dance "Gangnam Style" at the 2012 CMA Awards.
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From Chris Stapleton's breakout performance and Reba's red dress to viral skits by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood and a visit by a sitting U.S President, the Country Music Association's annual CMA Awards have never been short on milestone moments. As the CMAs mark their 50th anniversary with a grand spectacle on Wednesday, November 2nd, on ABC, we look back at some of the most unforgettable memories in the show's long history.