Country music took over the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards this year!

Kelsea Ballerini, Thomas Rhett, Florida Georgia Line all repped the genre on stage while presenting awards to the big winners. Rhett also performed his hit “Star of the Show” for the audience in attendance and fans watching at home.

Hosted by Ryan Seacrestthe 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards aired live from the “fabulous” Forum tonight@ 8PM ET/ 5PM PT on TBS, TNT, and truTV.

Check out the full list of country music winners below. Head to Celeb Secrets by clicking here for all the latest on the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards!

2017 iHeart Radio Music Awards — Country Music Winners’ List

Country Song of the Year:
“Church Bells” – Carrie Underwood
“Snapback” – Old Dominion
“Somewhere On A Beach” – Dierks Bentley
“T-Shirt” – Thomas Rhett
“You Should Be Here” – Cole Swindell

Country Artist of the Year:
Carrie Underwood
Jason Aldean
Keith Urban
Luke Bryan
Thomas Rhett — WINNER

Best New Country Artist: (New Category)
Chris Lane
Chris Stapleton
Granger Smith
Kelsea Ballerini — WINNER
Maren Morris

Best Duo/Group of the Year: 
Coldplay
DNCE
Florida Georgia Line
The Chainsmokers
twenty one pilots

Best New Artist presented by the all-new 2017 Subaru Impreza®:
The Chainsmokers — WINNER
Chance The Rapper
Bryson Tiller
Kelsea Ballerini
The Strumbellas
Joss Favela
CNCO

Best Duo/Group of the Year: 
Coldplay
DNCE
Florida Georgia Line
The Chainsmokers
twenty one pilots

Male Artist of the Year: 
Drake
Justin Bieber
Luke Bryan
Shawn Mendes
The Weeknd

Best Lyrics:

“Love Yourself” – Justin Bieber — WINNER

“7 Years” – Lukas Graham
“Came Here to Forget” – Blake Shelton
“Cheap Thrills” – Sia featuring Sean Paul
“Closer” – The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey
“Heathens” – twenty one pilots
“Scars To Your Beautiful” – Alessia Cara
“Send My Love (To Your New Lover)” – Adele
“Too Good” – Drake featuring Rihanna
“You Should Be Here” – Cole Swindell

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    Juliet is the founder and executive producer/host of Celeb Secrets and Celeb Secrets Country. When not reporting on the latest news in pop culture and country music, she enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, and exploring the latest fashion trends. Juliet holds a B.S. in marketing from St. John's University.

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