Two of the most sought-after moments of 2024 CMA Awards involve elements of performance that you wouldn’t have seen if you only watched the show on television.

The first was a moment with Riley Green And Ella Langley. The second involved Brooks and Dunn And Jelly roll. These were two of the best performances of the evening (perhaps only topped by Ashley McBryde?), and people naturally wanted to know more.

For example, is Riley Green single?

Related: Morgan Wallen wins Entertainer of the Year at the CMAs, but isn’t he there?

That and whether or not Green and Langley are a couple have been hot searches during the show (they’re not). Then B&D and Jelly Roll sang “Believe” and there was a urgent I need to know how this happened.

Taste of Country had the chance to chat with Green, Langley and Brooks & Dunn in the lead up to the CMAs. So we got answers.

Jelly Roll is actually mentioned twice in this video, as he subtly pays homage to another country star. George StraitIt’s a tribute, a moment for Kris KristoffersonAnd Morgan Wallen‘s answer to Entertainer of the Year is other things you haven’t seen on TV.

In fact, as of Thursday afternoon (November 21), no one has heard from Wallen. Is he at home? At the hospital? In prison?

Her mother Lesli actually acknowledged the honor, allowing fans who spotted her post to breathe a sigh of relief:

Overall, Chris Stapleton was the big winner at the CMAs, winning single and song of the year, as well as male vocalist of the year in 2024.

Wallen’s win in the Entertainer of the Year category was his first and second CMA Awards win ever. He was nominated for seven awards in total as of Wednesday night, leading all nominees.

Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood, Shaboozey and Eric Church also had standout performances at the CMAs.