There weren’t really a lot of surprises at this year’s CMT Music Awards, which aired live from Nashville. Carrie Underwood was the biggest winner, taking home trophies for Female Video of the Year for “Love Wins” and overall Video of the Year for “Cry Pretty.” Ashley McBryde finally got some love for “Girl Goin’ Nowhere” when she was awarded the Breakthrough Video of the Year win. Kane Brown, Keith Urban, Dan and Shay, Luke Combs and Zac Brown Band also took home a trophy each.

But let’s talk about Zac Brown for a second. Zac read from a scripted speech when he accepted his award, and that script included an F-bomb for his haters.

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Luckily the censors were on the ball with that mute button – the way you hear it in that video is exactly the way I heard it live, although I’ve seen some internet chatter about some folks hearing him actually say the word. But come ON, Zac Brown. First, it’s a family show. As a dad himself, Zac should have noticed the kids in the room and thought about the ones watching and thought, “maybe there’s a different way I can express myself in my pre-planned speech I’m going to read from index cards.” Second, it was disrespectful to CMT to use that particular word – what if they hadn’t caught it? Would he be the one to pay their fine? But third, he’s not totally wrong. Haters CAN… well, you know.

Other moments of note: Seeing Luke Combs in a nice suit jacket and NOT looking like he’s about to change your oil. And don’t think we didn’t see that he switched out his usual red Solo cup for a much fancier blue Solo cup. Kelsea Ballerini’s acoustic opening to “Miss Me More” was FIRE. When Dan + Shay’s “before” picture was Brothers Osborne. And how are you gonna have Boyz II Men on there and not let them do even a little bit of Motownphilly? I’m still mad. And finally, today’s leg day workout was dedicated to Carrie Underwood, because on top of being an amazing vocalist and the biggest winner of the night, she is 100% #LegGoals.