Photos: Scenes from the 2020 ACM Awards
The awards show aired from empty venues in Nashville, Tennessee, with no fans and no applause, even when winners got up live to accept their awards.
2020 ACM Awards
The stage appears before the start of the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
2020 ACM Awards
Event staff stand at the entrance to the Grand Ole Opry House near signs encouraging social distancing during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
2020 ACM Awards
Maren Morris accepts the female artist of the year award during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
2020 ACM Awards
Maren Morris accepts the female artist of the year award as presenter CeCe Winans, left, looks on during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
2020 ACM Awards
Empty seats appear during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
2020 ACM Awards
Old Dominion accepts the song of the year award for "One Man Band" during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
2020 ACM Awards
Lily Aldridge presents the group of the year award during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
2020 ACM Awards
Old Dominion accepts the group of the year award as presenter Lily Aldridge, left, looks on during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
2020 ACM Awards
Old Dominion accepts the group of the year award during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
2020 ACM Awards
Cam presents the single of the year award during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
2020 ACM Awards
Keith Urban speaks during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
2020 ACM Awards
Darius Rucker presents the album of the year award during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
2020 ACM Awards
Mickey Guyton, right, and Keith Urban perform "What Are You Gonna Tell Her?" during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
2020 ACM Awards
Mickey Guyton perform "What Are You Gonna Tell Her?" during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
2020 ACM Awards
Keith Urban performs "What Are You Gonna Tell Her?" during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
2020 ACM Awards
Lauren Alaina presents the male artist of the year award during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
2020 ACM Awards
Lauren Alaina presents the male artist of the year award during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
2020 ACM Awards
Lauren Alaina presents the male artist of the year award during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
2020 ACM Awards
Mickey Guyton, right, and Keith Urban perform "What Are You Gonna Tell Her?" during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
2020 ACM Awards
Mickey Guyton, right, and Keith Urban perform "What Are You Gonna Tell Her?" during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
2020 ACM Awards
Maren Morris accepts the female artist of the year award during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
2020 ACM Awards
CeCe Winans presents the female artist of the year award during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
2020 ACM Awards
The entrance to the Grand Ole Opry House appears prior to the start of the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
2020 ACM Awards
Keith Urban speaks during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
2020 ACM Awards
Keith Urban speaks during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
2020 ACM Awards
Dan Smyers, left, and Shay Mooney, of Dan + Shay, accept the duo of the year award during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
2020 ACM Awards
Dan Smyers, from center right, and Shay Mooney, of Dan + Shay, accept the duo of the year award during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. Looking on from left are presenters Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
2020 ACM Awards
Old Dominion accepts the song of the year award for "One Man Band" as presenter Bobby Bones, left, looks on during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
2020 ACM Awards
Thomas Rhett, right, winner of the entertainer of the year award, elbow bumps host Keith Urban on stage during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
2020 ACM Awards
Carrie Underwood accepts the entertainer of the year award in a tie with Thomas Rhett during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
2020 ACM Awards
Thomas Rhett accepts the entertainer of the year award in a tie with Carrie Underwood during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
2020 ACM Awards
Carrie Underwood, left, winner of the entertainer of the year award, elbow bumps host Keith Urban on stage during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Entertainer of the year, the top ACM prize, was presented last and produced a surprise. Here's the full list of winners as well as photos from the night's festivities.
The fan-voted awards show will air Wednesday, Oct. 21.