LeAnn Rimes breaks down in tears as she performs emotional medley of Patsy Cline's hits at American Country Awards

Shocked and delighted: Luke Bryan posed proudly with his awards for for Artist Of The Year, Male Artist Of The Year, and Touring Artist Of The Year

His wife Miranda Lambert, who won Best Female Artist Of The Year, and Carrie Underwood, who scooped the prize for Best Music Video By A Female Artist, also snubbed the event.

Fortunately, Florida Georgia Line, who were the biggest winners of the night, did make an appearance.

The band, consisting of Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard, won a whopping six awards during the evening, with four wins for their single Cruise.

Something to celebrate: Scotty McCreery accepted his guitar trophy for Breakthrough Artist Of The Year

Check it out: Randy Houser was understandably delighted to win an award for the Most Played Radio Track: Male

Thanks very much: Brad Paisley already had his signature paisley guitar with him but was excited to collect his guitar trophy for the Video Visionary award from Dwight Yokum

Taking charge: Danica Patrick and Trace Adkins were co-hosts for the evening at the Mandalay Bay Events Center

The duo proudly took home guitar trophies for Best Radio Track By A New Artist, Best Single By A New Artist, Best Music Video By A New Artist, Radio Track Of The Year, New Artist Of The Year and Single Of The Year.

Lady Antebellum celebrated together after winning the much coveted Group Of The Year and Best Single By A Group awards.

It was a great evening for the trio, consisting of Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood, as they had also kicked off the show with a spectacular performance of their song Compass.

What happens in Vegas...: Danica also stripped off and displayed her showgirl skills while making the most of Sin City

Shining star: While Trace wore variations of the same outfit, Danica sported a slew of glamorous looks

Hat's nice: The pair proved their country credentials with the help of some Stetsons

Unable to attend: While Dwight got to present an award to Brad, Olivia Newton John showed up to present to Taylor Swift but the young pop star wasn't there

Full of sparkle: Kellie Pickler shimmered in a fringed blue dress while singing her hit Little Bit Gypsy

Luke Bryan was also reeling after taking home three trophies for Artist Of The Year, Male Artist Of The Year, and Touring Artist Of The Year.

Highway Don’t Care, by Tim McGraw and featuring Taylor Swift and Keith Urban, won Song Of The Year and Best Vocal Collaboration Single.

Elsewhere, Scotty McCreery won the Breakthrough Artist award, but Lee Brice won Single By A Breakthrough Artist for his hit I Drive Your Truck.

Teamwork: Darius Rucker (L) and Sheryl Crow shared a kiss after performing on stage together

Pecs appeal: Dan King ripped his shirt open while speaking on stage with Carrie Keagan

A big night for country stars: Chris Young and Jewel were amongst the presenters at the exciting awards show

Rocking out: The audience were screaming and waving their hands in the air as Jake Owen and Billy Gibbons played together

Having a ball: Cowboy Troy (L) and Big Smo were having a great time as they addressed the excited audience

Bullseye: Rodeo star Trevor Brazile and his wife Shada got the chance to present during the evening

Going glamorous: While many guests were clad in cowboy hats, Shawna and Kiefer Thompson of Thompson Square dressed to impress

And the winner is...: Joe Buck rounded off the stars presenting the highly coveted awards

AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS 2013: THE WINNERS

Artist Of The Year
Luke Bryan

Album Of The Year
Based on a True Story…, Blake Shelton

Song Of The Year
“Highway Don’t Care,” Tim McGraw feat. Taylor Swift and Keith Urban

Female Artist Of The Year
Miranda Lambert

Male Artist Of The Year
Luke Bryan

Duo or Group Of The Year
Lady Antebellum

Breakthrough Artist
Scotty McCreery

New Artist Of The Year
Florida Georgia Line

Single Of The Year
“Cruise,” Florida Georgia Line

Single By A Female Artist
“Mama’s Broken Heart”, Miranda Lambert

Single By A Male Artist
“Sure Be Cool If You Did”, Blake Shelton

Single By A Duo or Group
“Downtown”, Lady Antebellum

Single By A New Artist
“Cruise,” Florida Georgia Line

Single By A Breakthrough Artist
“I Drive Your Truck”, Lee Brice

Vocal Collaboration Single
“Highway Don’t Care”, Tim McGraw feat. Taylor Swift and Keith Urban

Music Video Of The Year
“Sure Be Cool If You Did”, Blake Shelton

Music Video By A Female Artist
Carrie Underwood, “Blown Away”

Music Video By A Male Artist
Blake Shelton, “Sure Be Cool If You Did”

Music Video By A Duo/Group/Collaboration
Rascal Flatts, “Come Wake Me Up”

Music Video By A New Artist
Florida Georgia Line, “Cruise”

Touring Artist Of The Year
Luke Bryan