Paisley's Baby Bump Kiss Wins Him Big Love At Home

Before the show's co-host picked up the night's Male Vocalist of The Year honour, Paisley dashed out into the audience and kissed his pregnant wife Kimberly and her belly.

He says, "Kimberly and I were both talking about how special that will be for our child to grow up someday and see that tape.

"I've got four more months to go with this pregnancy and that's going to get me through some stuff... The next time I'm not performing up to par, I can say, 'Remember that?'"

The kiss was one of a handful of highlights at the CMAs - Shania Twain made her first public appearance since her marriage split to present Kenny Chesney with the night's Entertainer of The Year prize and rapper Lil Wayne took on guitar duties in Kid Rock's band for a performance of hit All Summer Long.