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It may have been one of the hardest things in her life but Miranda Lambert's breakup from Blake Shelton garnered her two Country Music Awards.

The singer and songwriter poured her personal heartbreak into her album The Weight Of These Wings and on Sunday night it was named Album Of The Year.

The 33-year-old went on to be named Female Vocalist Of The Year as well at the awards show held in Las Vegas. 

'It means the world to me,' she told the crowd. 'I'm just glad to see females kicking a** today and I'm proud of that.'  

Big night: Miranda Lambert won Female Vocalist Of The Year at the Country Music Awards Sunday night. Her The Weight Of These Wings was also named as Album Of The Year

Lambert, who beat out female vocalists Kelsea Ballerini, Maren Morris, Kacey Musgraves and Carrie Underwood, took to the stage solo during the show to perform Tin Man.

She wore a long-sleeved dress with long fringed sleeves and accompanied herself on the guitar.

The star received a standing ovation from the audience after her soulful rendition about how the Wizard Of Oz character doesn't need a heart because having it broken hurts so much.

She and Shelton divorced in 2015 after four years of marriage. 

Nominated: Miranda Lambert took the stage solo for a rendition of Tin Man, wearing a long-sleeved dress with long fringed sleeves and accompanying herself on the guitar

Crowd favorite: Lambert went bare-legged in towering platform heels and left her long hair loose,  and received a standing ovation for her soulful rendition

Double winner: 'It means the world to me,' the singer, 33, told the crowd. 'I'm just glad to see females kicking a** today and I'm proud of that'

The 2017 Academy of Country Music Awards opened Sunday night in Las Vegas with a medley of hits by the five nominees for Entertainer Of The Year.

Jason Aldean kicked things off with Lights Come On followed by Luke Bryan, who was also on hosting duties, and then Florida Georgia Line took the stage with H.O.L.Y. that had already been announced before the telecast as Single Record Of The Year.

Carrie Underwood, the only female nominee in the Entertainer category, followed, taking the stage in silver and gold long-sleeved mini dress, then the medley concluded with guitar-playing Keith Urban.

Opener; Jason Aldean got the party started as the first act to perform during the awards show in Las Vegas on Sunday night

Big win: Aldean went on the be named Entertainer Of The Year, picking up the final award of the night

Aldean went on to collect the final award of the night, being named Entertainer Of The Year, beating out Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Carrie Underwood andKeith Urban.

'One of the Eagles just gave me an award and that's probably the coolest thing to happen to me ever,' he said after being presented with the trophy by Joe Walsh.

'Everybody in this category... I have nothing but respect for all you guys. You're just an amazing group of artists and I just thank you for letting me a part of it.'

Leggy star: Carrie Underwood, the only female artist nominated for Entertainer Of The Year, helped kick off the 2017 Academy Of Country Music Awards

Stunner: Underwood hit the stage rocking a silver and gold long-sleeved jacket and a matching micro mini skirt with clear peep-toe ankle boots

Country star Bryan and Dierks Bentley hosted the awards show live from the T-Mobile Arena for the second year in a row.

In a surprise appearance, the two were joined on stage by Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh to perform Johnny B. Goode as a tribute to the late rock and roll pioneer Chuck Berry.

'For the man that influenced every form of music, including country,' said Bryan of Berry, who died last month.

In their opening, the pair joked about doing Vegas activities leading up to the awards show, even showing photos of them dressed as stripper-cowboys. 

Remembering an icon: Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh made a surprise appearance to perform Johnny B. Goode with Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley as a tribute to the late Chuck Berry

Emcees: Bryan and  Bentley hosted the awards show live from the T-Mobile Arena for the second year in a row

Playing for laughs: Bentley found himself seated net to Bryan's waxwork from Madame Tussaud's in Nashville before being joined on stage by the real Bryan

Illusionist David Copperfield and TV personality Nancy O'Dell presented the first award of the night - for Song Of The Year.

When O'Dell opened the envelope, it read 'Emma Stone La La Land', in a dig at the Oscars Best Picture flub.

It was left for Copperfield to work a little magic to reveal the real winner Thomas Rhett, 27, for Die A Happy Man.

He dedicated his win to his pregnant wife Lauren and said she was the inspiration for the song.

Celebrity presenters: Illusionist David Copperfield and TV personality Nancy O'Dell presented the first award of the night - for Song Of The Year 

Gag: When O'Dell opened the envelope, it read 'Emma Stone La La Land', in a dig at the Oscars Best Picture flub. It was left to Copperfield to work a little magic and reveal the winner

Winner: Thomas Rhett excitedly picked up his first award for Die A Happy Man and dedicated his win to his pregnant wife Lauren, saying she was the inspiration for the song

It was the first of two big wins for Rhett, who later in the telecast was named Male Vocalist Of The Year, beating out Keith Urban, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Chris Stapleton and Keith Urban.

A visibly stunner Rhett shook his hand as his name was announced and took a couple of seconds before finally getting up out of his seat and making his way to the stage.

'I don't have any words except everyone in this category is my idol,' he said as he clutched his trophy.

'This is the most amazing award I have ever received in the whole of my existence,' he said. 'This is a very humbling experience.' 

Newcomer: Maren Morris, named as New Female Vocalist of the Year, wore a sparkly full-length with a high front slit to perform her hit I Could Use A Love Song

Maren Morris,  named as New Female Vocalist of the Year, wore a sparkly full-length with a high front slit to perform her hit I Could Use A Love Song.

She accompanied herself on a white guitar and accessorized with a black choker. 

Afterwards she was presented with her trophy and thanked fans and country music radio for the honor. 

Brothers Osborne won Vocal Duo Of The Year and appeared genuinely overcome, thanking their parents for supporting them since they were babies.

Wow: Kelsea Ballerini also opted for sparkly when it came to her choice of stage ensemble, performing in a pink sequinned romper

Looker: She added sequinned tights and silver high-heeled ankle boots and left her long hair loose

So excited: The pretty blonde singer appeared to be having a blast

Among the stars in the audience for the show were Nicole Kidman, there to support husband Keith Urban, and Faith Hill, who was set to perform her new single with husband Tim McGraw.

Kidman got to cheer on Urban as he treated fans to his new song Blue Ain't Your Color. 

He then segued seamlessly into The Fighter, his duet with Carrie Underwood.

Famous wives: Nicole Kidman, there to support husband Keith Urban, caught up with Faith Hill, who was set to perform her new single with husband Tim McGraw at the ACMs

Her man: Kidman got to cheer on Urban as he treated fans to his new song Blue Ain't Your Color

Shiny stars: Urban then segued seamlessly into The Fighter, his duet with Carrie Underwood. Underwood rocked another stunning mini dress with a thigh-skimming fringed hem

Heartfelt: The two artists showed off their chemistry as they poured themselves into their performance

Others who performed during the telecast that aired live on CBS were Little Big Town and Lady Antebellum.

Faith Hill was flawless in a metallic dress as she also sang her heart out for the delighted crowd. 

She was joined by hubby Tim McGraw who wore a suit and stetson.

The couple, who have been married for 21 years this year, finished their duet with a big kiss. 

Flawless: Faith Hill looked stunning as she performed in a metallic dress

Loving duo: She was joined on stage by Tim McGraw in a suit and stetson

Locked lips: The couple, who have been married for 21 years, finished their performance with a kiss

Little Big Town wore colorful outfits for their turn in the spotlight

Lady Antebellum were also among the artists performing during the live telecast that aired on CBS