Royel Otis is all set to reign at the 2024 ARIA Awards.
Bryan offers his thoughts on who might take home the CMA's entertainer of the year trophy.
Alan Jackson and Buddy Cannon were also honored with special accolades celebrating their career achievements.
The Class of 2024 will be inducted in Cleveland this October.
Church delivered a soulful performance of Jackson's "Chasin' That Neon Rainbow."
Jordan Davis co-hosts with Carly Pearce the ACM Honors, which airs Sept. 24 on Merit Street Media.
Rapper Gunna also received a special commendation during an evening devoted to the "intersection of activism and music."
Also this week: Jeremy Dutcher wins Polaris (again), Shaboozey earns a sweet 16 and Warner Music Canada names a director of national radio promotion.
This year’s performers included Noah Kahan, Dwight Yoakam, The War and Treaty and Wyatt Flores.
The event honored Big Loud partner/CEO Seth England.
