The fans are in charge! The first round of nominations for the 2022 CMT Music Awards have been announced — and the list is full of chart-topping artists.Country superstars from Kane Brown and Mickey Guyton to Carrie Underwood and Thomas Rhett were recognized on Wednesday, March 16, ahead of the April awards ceremony.
The 28-year-old “Be Like That” crooner leads the pack with a total of four nods, including Video of the Year and CMT Performance of the Year.
Guyton, 36, trails closely behind with three nominations.Kelsea Ballerini, BRELAND and Cody Johnson are tied with the “Remember Her Name” songstress.
Earlier this month, Ballerini, 28, was confirmed as one of the hosts for the upcoming event alongside Marvel star Anthony Mackie.The “Miss Me More” performer previously hosted the 2021 CMT Music Awards and noted in a statement that she’s “thrilled” to return for round two. “This award show is always a special one, as it revolves around the fans and celebrates their favorite artists,” she added. “This year is especially cool to be a part of as CMT grows into a network spot and expands for even more fans to get involved.
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