Carrie Underwood Performs Aerial Stunts While Singing 'Ghost Story' at CMT Music Awards 2022 (Video)

Chris Willman Music WriterThe lineup for the 2022 CMA Music Festival has been announced, and it’s easier to single out which mainstream country artists aren’t on the bill than which are. More than 150 names have been revealed for the lineup, from the superstars to the obscure, for a festival that’s returning to business as normal after a two-year time-out for the pandemic.Among the headliners who’ll be taking the stage for four nights of shows at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium June 9-12 are Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Dierks Bentley, Kane Brown, Thomas Rhett, Kelsea Ballerini, Alan Jackson, Carly Pearce, Lady A, Zac Brown Band, Parker McCollom, Russell Dickerson, Gabby Barrett and Darius Rucker.The presence of Carrie Underwood and Jason Aldean pretty much guarantees a reprise of Monday night’s CMT Award-winning duet “If I DIdn’t Love You” on the big stage; ditto for Cole Swindell and Lainey Wilson both being named, and the likelihood of hearing “Never Say Never” again.

Bryan Adams teamed up with Jason Aldean to bring one of his classic hits to the country stage.

Country star and actress Faith Hill was joined by her on-screen daughter in the Paramount Plus streaming series 1883 to present the final award at the 2022 CMT Music Awards. The 54-year-old Hill and 21-year-old May play Margaret Dutton and Elsa Dutton in the series, a prequel to Paramount Plus' Yellowstone. Hill and May reunited on stage at the Municipal Auditorium in Nashville on Monday evening to present the biggest award of the night - Video of the Year, which was won by Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood for If I Didn't Love You.

Kelsea Ballerini still participated in the CMT Music Awards on Monday night despite self-isolating with Covid-19. The country music star, who was due to co-host the ceremony with Marvel actor Anthony Mackie, announced hours before the show that she had contracted Covid-19 so could no longer appear in person. While she stayed home and isolated, Kelsea did not bow out of the show altogether.

Country star and actress Faith Hill was joined by her on-screen daughter in the Paramount Plus streaming series 1883 to present the final award at the 2022 CMT Music Awards.The 54-year-old Hill and 21-year-old May play Margaret Dutton and Elsa Dutton in the series, a prequel to Paramount Plus' Yellowstone.Hill and May reunited on stage at theMunicipal Auditorium in Nashville on Monday evening to present the biggest award of the night - Video of the Year, which was won by Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood for If I Didn't Love You. Presenters: Country star and actress Faith Hill was joined by her on-screen daughter in the Paramount Plus streaming series 1883 to present the final award at the 2022 CMT Music AwardsHill - who returned to the CMT Awards for the first time in 12 years on Sunday night - took to the stage in a full-length glittering green gown.She had her hair pulled back in a taut ponytail with silver strand earrings for her appearance on stage.

A big honor! Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood‘s duet “If I Didn’t Love You” took home the top prize fro Video of the Year during the 2022 CMT Music Awards on Monday, April 11.

A big honor! Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood‘s duet “If I Didn’t Love You” took home the top prize fro Video of the Year during the 2022 CMT Music Awards on Monday, April 11.

2022 CMT Music Awards on Monday. This year's awards show saw some of music's brightest stars — including Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Mickey Guyton and more -- come together for one of country music's biggest nights.While last year's show was held in person, this year's event was also a celebration of a return to normality after last year's hybrid and socially distanced performances at venues across Nashville.Hosted by Anthony Mackie and Kelsea Ballerini, the show was forced to pivot at the last minute when Ballerini announced Monday that she tested positive for COVID-19.While Ballerini performed some of her duties from home, her co-host from 2021's show, Kane Brown, agreed to step in and host the show alongside Mackie.Despite the change in hosts, the night featured some hilarious moments, and a slew of incredible performances from the multitude of A-list entertainers including Brown, Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Maren Morris, Carly Pearce, The Judds, Keith Urban and Ballerini herself.And CMT’s most decorated artist of all time, Carrie Underwood, delivered a very special all-new performance from the Resorts World Theatre, home of her Las Vegas residency.Here's a look at the most memorable and jaw-dropping musical moments from Monday's big show.A Grand OpeningThis one goes out to all of the wild hearts ❤️

It was a great night full of the biggest stars in country music at the 2022 CMT Music Awards!

Carrie Underwood took her performance to new heights! The 39-year-old singer wowed the crowd at the 2022 CMT Awards on Monday, when she performed her song, “Ghost Story” amid an acrobatic spectacle.

Lainey Wilson may not have walked away with the Video of the Year award – but the country music singer had her dreams come true at Monday's CMT Music Awards.MORE: CMT Music Awards 2022: The most stylish couples on the red carpetThe Things A Man Oughta Know singer spoke exclusively to HELLO! US ahead of the 2022 ceremony and admitted that just being nominated at country music's only fan-voted awards show was an honor. "It's all about the fans," she told us.WATCH: CMT Music Awards introduce 2022 performers"We do this for the fans.

Jason Aldean and his wife Brittany brought totally different vibes to the CMT Music Awards red carpet in Nashville on Monday.The singer-songwriter, 45, looked like a proper country outlaw in a thick black jacket over a black t-shirt and matching jeans.He wore a pair of black boots to the event as well as a literal black hat. Opposites attract:Jason Aldean and his wife Brittany brought totally different vibes to the CMT Music Awards red carpet in Nashville on Monday His wife of seven years looked much less threatening in the hot pink ensemble she rocked.

The best date night in Music City! Country music’s hottest couples hit the red carpet at the 2022 CMT Music Awards on Monday, April 11, at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium.

Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde sadly missed out on the best Collaborative Video of the Year award at the 2022 CMT Music Awards on Monday night.MORE: 2022 CMT Music Awards' best-dressed stars: LeAnn Rimes, Maren Morris + moreCarly and Ashley were nominated for their duet, Never Wanted To Be That Girl, but were beaten by Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood who scooped the prize for their song, If I Didn't Love You – and Carly had the perfect response to missing out on the accolade.WATCH: CMT Music Awards introduce 2022 performersSpeaking exclusively to HELLO! US, Carly revealed that the category was so tough this year, that anyone was deserving of the award."I think a lot of people put out really great songs in terms of collaborations, so I think that there are plenty of them who deserve [the award] in some form of fashion," she told us ahead of the ceremony.Exclusive: Carly Pearce teases exciting tour update that fans will loveMORE: CMT Music Awards 2022: The most stylish couples on the red carpet"Of course, I don't want to [lose out to one of them] but I would be fine with it," she added. VIEW GALLERY Carly performed at the 2022 CMT Music AwardsCarly looked stunning for the ceremony at Nashville's Municipal Auditorium, rocking a beautiful, sparkly green dress with a daring thigh-split.The night saw some incredible performances from some of country music's biggest stars, including Carly who admitted she was "very excited" to be performing by herself.Other performers included Mickey Guyton and Black Pumas, Kelsea Ballerini, Kane Brown, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd, Cole Swindell and Lainey Wilson, and Keith Urban, who opened the show.

Carrie Underwood took her performance to new heights! The 39-year-old singer wowed the crowd at the 2022 CMT Awards on Monday, when she performed her song, «Ghost Story» amid an acrobatic spectacle.The pre-recorded performance was filmed at the Resorts World Theatre, home of Underwood's Las Vegas residency, while the singer herself was at the Nashville, Tennessee, ceremony.Underwood, CMT's most decorated artist of all time, sported a purple jumpsuit with a lengthy train as she belted out her latest single. She ended things on a high note, joining her dancers in an aerial performance as she delivered the last lines of her emotional song.The singer scored two nominations this year.

Gabby Barrett has the support of husband Cade Foehner at the 2022 CMT Music Awards!

Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood walk away with the first award of the night - and her record-breaking 24th of all time - for Collaborative Video of the Year as the 2022 CMT Music Awards kicks off in Nashville.Anthony Mackie hosts this year's ceremony with Kelsea Ballerini, who will be appearing from home after testing positive for COVID-19 just hours before the ceremony, with Kane Brown stepping in as a new in-person host.Comedian Rob Corddry presented the award, joking that no one in comedy is on his level to present with him... or someone failed COVID test before announcing Aldean and Underwood as the winners. First winners:Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood walk away with the first award of the night - and her record-breaking 24th of all time - for Collaborative Video of the Year as the 2022 CMT Music Awards kicks off in Nashville Rob presents:Comedian Rob Corddry presented the award, joking that no one in comedy is on his level to present with him...

Jason Aldean is on the red carpet with his wife Brittany.

2022 CMT Music Awards are here! Some of country music's biggest stars have turned out to see who will take home the coveted awards.Going into Monday's big show, Kane Brown led the pack with four nominations, while Kelsea Ballerini, Mickey Guyton, and first-time nominees Breland and Cody Johnson earned three nods apiece. Meanwhile, Carrie Underwood was once again nominated for Video of the Year — an honor she's earned a staggering nine times.This year's CMT Music Awards also welcomed some rising stars and newcomers to the genre, with Breakthrough Video of the Year nominees including Elvie Shane, Parker McCollum, Priscilla Block and Tenille Arts, and nods for cross-genre performances from H.E.R., Nelly, Gladys Knight and Paul Klein of LANY. So, who is walking away with some fancy new hardware this year? Well, ET will be updating the full list of the night's winners below throughout show, with the winners marked in Cody Johnson — “‘Til You Can't” Cole Swindell & Lainey Wilson — “Never Say Never” Jason Aldean & Carrie Underwood — “If I Didn't Love You” Kane Brown — “One Mississippi” Kelsea Ballerini feat.

Gayle King has shared a wonderful tribute to Carly Pearce, revealing that the country singer had paid for her breakfast in Nashville that morning.MORE: 2022 CMT Music Awards' best-dressed stars: LeAnn Rimes, Maren Morris + moreSpeaking on the red carpet of the 2022 CMT Music Awards, Gayle revealed that she had texted Carly to ask where to get food as the CBS team had flown in on Monday morning before the big ceremony. They hit local spot Milk and Honey on Carly's recommendation and then when they went to pay were told that the bill had already been covered by "a special Nashville friend, Carly Pearce".WATCH: CMT Awards introduce 2022 performersThey enjoyed "waffles and scrambled eggs," shared Gayle, joking that she later told Carly that "if I knew you were going to pay I wouldn't have eaten everything on the menu".Gayle rocked a stunning hot pink jumpsuit for the Nashville event, which will feature some incredible performances from the likes of Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and none other than Bryan Adams who will be joining Jason Aldean live on stage.Exclusive: Ashley McBryde reveals heartfelt reason she's skipping the 2022 CMT Music AwardsNewer artists Priscilla Block, BRELAND, Jessie James Decker, Parker McCollum, Elvie Shane, and Caitlyn Smith are slated to perform from the Ram Trucks Side Stage.Carrie Underwood will also take part in a live stream from Resorts World Theater, home of her ongoing show Reflection: The Las Vegas Residency.

2022 CMT Music Awards are here! Some of country music's biggest stars have turned out to see who will take home the coveted awards.Going into Monday's big show, Kane Brown led the pack with four nominations, while Kelsea Ballerini, Mickey Guyton, and first-time nominees Breland and Cody Johnson earned three nods apiece. Meanwhile, Carrie Underwood was once again nominated for Video of the Year — an honor she's earned a staggering nine times.This year's CMT Music Awards also welcomed some rising stars and newcomers to the genre, with Breakthrough Video of the Year nominees including Elvie Shane, Parker McCollum, Priscilla Block and Tenille Arts, and nods for cross-genre performances from H.E.R., Nelly, Gladys Knight and Paul Klein of LANY. So, who is walking away with some fancy new hardware this year? Well, ET will be updating the full list of the night's winners below throughout show, with the winners marked in Cody Johnson — “‘Til You Can't” Cole Swindell & Lainey Wilson — “Never Say Never” Jason Aldean & Carrie Underwood — “If I Didn't Love You” Kane Brown — “One Mississippi” Kelsea Ballerini feat.