Country Music Loses an Awards Show in 2025: CMT Music Awards Put on Pause, Reason Why Explained

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The CMT Music Awards will not be happening in 2025. Paramount Global is pressing pause on several music events this year while the company goes through a merger with Skydance Media.

In addition to the CMT Music Awards, the company will not be presenting the MTV EMAs, the MTV MIAWs, or the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards Mexico shows this year either.

Paramount president Bruce Gillmer explained the decision in a memo to staff. Keep reading to find out more… “We are pausing a few events for 2025, as we look to reimagine and optimize our events slate going forward,” Bruce said to the staff (via THR). “Our world-class events remain a key component of Paramount’s music offering as we continue to raise the bar in delivering iconic, unforgettable performances and moments that drive pop culture.

We have the best team in the business, and we are grateful for your hard work and dedication in bringing these events to life.” This will be the first year without the show since its inception in 2002.