Chris Stapleton and Dwight Yoakam performance of Ray Charles and Willie Nelson's 1984 track, "Seven Spanish Angels." Beyoncé took the stage to massive applause as the fourth Dixie Chick. Dolly Parton received the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by her "9 to 5" co-star Lily Tomlin. Randy Travis' earned a standing ovation during his heartwarming performance with other artists of his 1987 hit, “Forever and Ever, Amen." Garth Brooks took home the biggest award of the night as Entertainer of the Year presented by Taylor Swift.