Hey country music fans, get ready to wrangle those votes because the 2024 CMT Music Awards are just around the corner! And boy, do we have some exciting news for you.
Leading the pack with three nominations each are none other than Jelly Roll, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney, and Cody Johnson. These talented artists are all vying for the top spot at the fan-voted awards show, set to take place live from Austin, Texas’ Moody Center on Sunday, April 7th at 8 p.m. EDT/PDT. And guess what? Ballerini herself will be hosting the show – talk about a double whammy of excitement!
But wait, there’s more! The nominees for the coveted “video of the year” category are stacked with 16 contenders, including household names like Ashley McBryde, Brothers Osbourne, and Kacey Musgraves. And let’s not forget about the newcomers – this year boasts an impressive 14 first-time nominees, showcasing the diverse talent and genre-blending collaborations that CMT is known for.
In the female video of the year category, it’s a showdown between powerhouse ladies like Gabby Barrett, Reba McEntire, and of course, Ballerini herself. Meanwhile, breakout stars like Anne Wilson and Tigirlily Gold are making waves in the breakthrough female video of the year category.
And what about the guys? While Morgan Wallen might only have one nomination this year, he’s facing stiff competition in the male video of the year category alongside rising stars like Chayce Beckham and Zach Bryan.
So, mark your calendars and get those votes in – this year’s CMT Music Awards are shaping up to be one for the books! And don’t forget, you can catch all the action live on CBS or stream it on Paramount+ with a Showtime subscription. Yeehaw! 🤠🎶
Remember to cast your votes at vote.cmt.com, and stay tuned for more updates as we count down to the big night!