Sam Hunt

The talk of the evening was Sam Hunt, who recently shaved his head and beard.

A beardless — almost hairless — "Body Like a Back Road" singer accepted the Gene Weed Milestone Award.

Hunt's morosely contemplative song is given a striking visual treatment that has the singer escaping down south on a motorbike.

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We dare you not to grin!

The New York festival was a huge success, drawing an enormous amount of country music loving fans!

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The final day included one of the most jaw-dropping live performances in the six-year history of the festival.

What does it all mean?

It was the biggest stadium crowd he's ever played for!