Exclusive: Lainey Wilson reveals 'dream come true' at 2022 CMT Music Awards

Carrie Underwood and Maren Morris.Exclusive: Mickey Guyton: 'I never stood up for myself, ever'Mickey, who welcomed her 14-month-old son Grayson in early 2021, shared that she talks about motherhood with "my friend Maren about it, Carrie Underwood about it".WATCH: Carrie Underwood performs stunning rendition of Ghost Story at CMT Music Awards"It's just interesting," she told People. "Once you become a mom, the moms find you.

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.

Loretta Lynn is still rockin’ strong.

Maren Morris is sharing a sweet off-script moment from her CMT Music Awards performance with her husband, Ryan Hurd.

The cutest country couple. Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd brought the house down with their duet at the 2022 CMT Music Awards — but did you catch the sweet moment they shared?

Carrie Underwood is always up for a challenge. The country music queen proved that on Monday during her high-flying performance at the 2022 CMT Music Awards.The 39-year-old singer wowed the crowd at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium when she performed her song, «Ghost Story,» amid an acrobatic spectacle.Underwood spoke with ET's Rachel Smith backstage after the show, and reflected on what made her want to try and pull off such a different and exciting sort of number.«Well, we we have these incredible aerialists and dancers in our show in Vegas,, and they were so inspiring,» Underwood said, referring to her Las Vegas residency show.

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.

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,

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.

Kelsea Ballerini, who tested positive for COVID-19 days before Monday’s show.Ballerini’s co-host, actor Anthony Mackie, took the stage alone at the Municipal Auditorium in Nashville after opening performances on the live CBS telecast of the single “Wild Hearts” by Keith Urban and the duet “Never Say Never” by Cole Swindell and Lainey Wilson.“I know all of you were looking forward to seeing Kelsea Ballerini out here tonight on the stage, but she’s a little under the weather,” the “Avengers” actor Mackie said. “But just like the NFL has backup QBs, here at the CMA Awards, we have backup KBs.”He then brought out his substitute “KB,” singer Kane Brown, who was summoned to help with hosting duties.

Carrie Underwood is always up for a challenge. The Country music queen proved that on Monday during her high-flying performance at the 2022 CMT Music Awards.The 39-year-old singer wowed the crowd at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium when she performed her song, «Ghost Story» amid an acrobatic spectacle.Underwood spoke with ET's Rachel Smith backstage after the show, and reflected on what made her want to try and pull off such a different and exciting sort of number.«Well we we have these incredible aerialists and dancers in our show in Vegas,, and they were so inspiring,» Underwood said, referring to her Las Vegas residency show.

Maren Morris looked fantastic as she walked the CMT Music Awards' red carpet with her husband Ryan Hurd.The two, 32 and 35, made an attractive couple as they hit the show's step-and-repeat ahead of their joint performance.Marren looked regal in a bright red skirt with a long train and Ryan showed off his style in a mauve suit. Glowing! Maren Morris looked fantastic as she walked the CMT Music Awards' red carpet with her husband Ryan HurdThe pair, who married in 2018, looked striking as Hurd lovingly wrapped his arm around his wife.Marren flaunted her perky cleavage in a jeweled crop top with a low-cut square neckline and thin straps.

Taylor Lautner and his fiancé Taylor Dome attended the 2022 CMT Music Awards at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium on Monday evening.The 30-year-old actor and his partner, 25, stayed close to each other while spending time at the star-studded annual event, during which they were pictured with Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd.The happy couple has been together ever since 2018, and they announced that they had become engaged last November. Staying together:Taylor Lautner and his fiance Taylor Dome attended the 2022 CMT Music Awards at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium on Monday evening Lautner wore an all-black outfit that included a slightly reflective jacket and a matching pair of slim-fitting pants.The Twilight actor also donned a button-up shirt and a set of shining leather shoes.

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.

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!