Exclusive: Ashley McBryde reveals heartfelt reason she's skipping the 2022 CMT Music Awards

The "Queen of Country" received a touching tribute in honor of her 90th birthday. Loretta Lynn turned 90 on Thursday and was surprised with a video featuring well wishes from country stars Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood and many more. Lynn's team shared the 90-second video message to her social media accounts so fans could see all the performers who teamed up to celebrate the country icon's special day.

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.

The world’s biggest country music awards kicked off in Nashville, Tennesee thsi week, boasting a star-studded guest list.Carrie Underwood, Taylor Lautner, LeAnn Rimes and Miranda Lambert were among the stars flocking to the southern city, famed for its love of music, for the fan-voted awards.American singer-songwriter Carrie made history at Monday’s ceremony as she clinched her 24th and 25th Country Music Television award.The American Idol winner, 39, officially set the record of the most CMT awards ever won by a single person.She won the prize for collaborative video of the year, as well as video of the year for her song If I Didn’t Love You with country music star Jason Aldean.It was Carrie’s 10th time winning video of the year, and Jason’s first in a 17-year career – but it’s hard to say who was more excited as they took to the stage to accept.Speaking to the gathered audience and viewers at home, Jason thanked the fans ‘for loving the song like you have,’ and called Carrie ‘the perfect partner’ for the collaboration.‘I just have to say 17 years in the game, this is the first time I have ever won video of the year so this is pretty amazing to me,’ he admitted.Singer Carrie meanwhile, thanked everyone who worked on the video, as well as the CMT awards and the fans themselves, saying the song ‘belongs to you’.Carrie and Jason had beaten out some major contenders for the music video of the year, with If I Didn’t Love You chosen over the likes of Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert and Kacey Musgraves.As if Carrie’s record-breaking wins weren’t enough, the star made the night even more memorable as she soared over the audience for an incredible live performance of her track Ghost Story.The singer, dressed in a purple outfit,

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.

Carly Pearce stunned as she walked the red carpet at the 2022 CMT Music Awards in Nashville.The 31-year-old country music star donned a dazzling emerald green sequined gown ahead of her fiery performance of her smash hit song Diamondback at the fan-voted awards show.The Kentucky native's strapless stretch tulle Semsem dress featured a gathered waist and a high side slit that showed off the singer's toned leg. Gorgeous: Carly Pearce stunned as she walked the red carpet at the 2022 CMT Music Awards in NashvilleThe Truth Be Told hitmaker sported strappy Stuart Weitzman heels that matched her gown.

Carrie Underwood pulled out all the stops on Monday when she soared above the audience at the 2022 CMT Music Awards ceremony in Nashville.The 39-year-old country music icon had all eyes on her as she levitated above the stage with a troupe of dancers to pull off a delicate aerial dance to her single Ghost Story, from her upcoming albumDenim & Rhinestones.She led a bevy of catchy performances from other country stars, including Keith Urban, Carly Pearce, Maren Morris, Little Big Town and more. Flying high: Carrie Underwood pulled out all the stops on Monday when she soared above the audience at the 2022 CMT Music Awards ceremony in Nashville.

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.

Chris Willman Music WriterJason Aldean and Carrie Underwood came out on top of “The CMT Music Awards” in the show’s broadcast premiere on CBS, picking up the top honor for video of the year, which was voted upon by fans during the three-hour telecast. The pair also picked up an additional trophy for their song “If I Didn’t Love You,” for collaborative video of the year.Cody Johnson was Monday night’s other two-time winner, picking up male video of the year for “‘Til You Can’t” and an award for a CMT digital performance.Miranda Lambert, who just walked away with an Academy of Country Music Award for entertainer of the year last month, had more reason to celebrate at the CMTs, as she won for female video of the year for “If I Was a Cowboy.” Maddie & Tae were surprise winners for duo/group, for “Woman You Got,” and Parker McCollom claimed breakthrough video with his hit “To Be Loved by You.”The show was co-hosted by actor Anthony Mackie, last-minute draftee Kane Brown and — gamely appearing from her living room and backyard, due to a positive COVID test two days earlier — Kelsea Ballerini.“Seventeen years in the game and this is the first time I’ve ever won video of the year,” said Aldean, who has waited his turn for a major country awards honor, having been passed over plenty of times by the CMAs and ACMs — and even, as he said, CMTs — despite his country superstar status.

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!

Miranda Lambert was in no mood to fade into the background at the CMT Music Awards on Monday.The 38-year-old country star stood out from the crowd as put on a busty display in a plunging ensemble, and posed with her police office husband Brendan McLoughlin.The pair struck a series of poses together on the pink carpet, for the event held in Nashville, Tennessee. Busty: Miranda Lambert shows off cleavage in a plunging sparkly ensemble as she poses with husband Brendan McLoughlin at the CMT Music Awards in NashvilleThe three-time Grammy Award winner made sure to match with the pink carpet as she held a magenta clutch person and matching heels.

When it came to their outfits on Monday night, it seemed like Wynonna Judd's apple couldn't have fallen further from her mother Naomi's proverbial tree.The pair, collectively referred to as The Judds, rocked the red carpet at the CMT Music Awards and showed off their differing tastes in clothes.The younger Judd, 57, donned a form-fitting black gown, adding a long back cape to finish off her look. Mother-daughter:When it came to their outfits on Monday night, it seemed like Wynonna Judd's apple couldn't have fallen further from her mother Naomi's proverbial treeJudd's bright red hair fell in curly tresses down to her chest.

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.

Miranda Lambert and husband Brendan McLoughlin gave fans a sweet moment on Monday at the CMT Music Awards when they were spotted singing along to Gabby Barrett's performance.MORE: 2022 CMT Music Awards' best-dressed stars: LeAnn Rimes, Maren Morris + moreGabby sang her new single Pick Me Up - for the first time live on TV - alongside her husband Cade Foehner, but it was the moment that the cameras caught midway through the song that had fans talking.WATCH: Sweet moment between Miranda Lambert and Brendan McLoughlin you may have missed at CMT Music Awards"Omg @mirandalambert and her hubby singing along to @GabbyBarrett_ just made my night," tweeted one fan as others praised Gabby, a former American Idol hopeful for her incredible performance."The CMT Music Awards are just such a fun show to be a part of, and I’m so honored to be performing!" Gabby had shared before the big show.Exclusive: Carly Pearce teases exciting tour update that fans will loveMORE: CMT Music Awards 2022: The most stylish couples on the red carpet"This show is all about the fans and I’m so grateful to all of you who have supported me and my music along the way!"Fans also saw amazing performances from Maren Morris and husband Ryan Hurd, BRELAND, and Carly Pearce, while a pre-recorded performance by Carrie Underwood gave fans a sneak peek into her Las Vegas residency.

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.

Miranda Lambert has the support of her hubby at the 2022 CMT Music Awards!

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 have kicked off at Nashville's Municipal Auditorium with the likes of Carly Pearce, Maren Morris, and Mickey Guyton walking the red carpet.MORE: 2022 CMT Music Awards' best-dressed stars: LeAnn Rimes, Maren Morris + moreFans can expect to see some incredible performances from the likes of Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and none other than Bryan Adams who will be joining Jason Alden live on stage.WATCH: CMT Awards introduce 2022 performersHowever, hours before the show kicked off it was announced there would be one major change - Kelsea Ballerini, who had been set to host with Captain America star Anthony Mackie, had been diagnosed with COVID-19 and would instead be virtually performing from her home.Kane Brown has stepped in to join Anthony as host in the auditorium.Carrie is the all-time CMT Awards record holder with an incredible 23, but will she pick up any more tonight? The singer is nominated for Video of the Year and Collaborative Video of the Year for her hit single 'If I Didn't Love You' with Jason.Check back for all the winners of the night…Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood – If I Didn’t Love You Kane Brown – One Mississippi Cody Johnson – Til You Can't Kane Brown leads the 2022 nominations Brandi Carlile – Right On Time Gabby Barrett – Footprints On The Moon Kacey Musgraves – justified Maren Morris – Circles Around This Town Mickey Guyton – Remember Her Name Miranda Lambert – If I Was A Cowboy Tenille Arts – Back Then, Right NowCody Johnson – 'Til You Can't Eric Church – Heart On Fire Kane Brown – One Mississippi Luke Bryan – Waves Luke Combs – Forever After All Thomas Rhett – Country Again Walker Hayes – Fancy LikeBrothers Osborne – I'm Not For Everyone Dan + Shay –

Music City is coming to your living room! The 2022 CMT Music Awards will airs live from Nashville, Tennessee, on Monday, April 11, and every major country star is going to be there.

Carly Pearce looks gorgeous in green while arriving for the 2022 CMT Music Awards on Monday (April 11) at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn.