Lainey Wilson celebrated her victory taking home the coveted award for the 2023 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year.
The trio treated viewers to a show-stopping medley of classic Joe Diffie anthems.
The project is pervaded by the Louisiana native's trademark sound, which Lainey describes as ‘Country with a flare’.
The late great Gulf and Western founder died on September 1.
The genre-blending maverick also performed ‘Need A Favor’ during the electrifying ceremony.
Kelsea Ballerini took to the 2023 CMA Awards stage to perform her song 'Leave Me Again' in a night full of star-studded appearances
