CMT Music Awards: Last News

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.

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 ❤️

Kane and Katelyn Brown managed to keep baby No. 2 a secret. ET's Rachel Smith spoke to the couple at the 2022 CMT Music Awards in Nashville, Tennessee, on Monday, and Katelyn revealed why she and her husband kept her second pregnancy quiet until daughter Kodi's December arrival.

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.

Mickey Guyton and Black Pumas just delivered an incredible performance. During Monday night's CMT Music Awards, the country singer and the psychedelic soul duo teamed up for a world premiere collaboration.During the show, Guyton, Eric Burton, and Adrian Quesada wowed the crowd with a performance of Black Pumas 2019 track, «Colors.»Ahead of the performance, Quesada told ET's Rachel Smith that, when he and Burton first rehearsed the track with Guyton, «It was combination goosebumps and combination, 'Hasn't she been in this band for five years?'»«It just felt very natural,» Guyton agreed.

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.

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.

Billy Gibbons is a rock icon. He kicked off his career in the late 60s with the band Moving Sidewalks, before forming ZZ Top, which dropped their first album in 1971. For over 50 years, the band have remained one of the most beloved rock acts of all time, with 15 albums under their belt and countless tours. Billy and the rest of the band, including late bassist Dusty Hill, are considered rock royalty, including being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Throughout much of his career, Billy, 72, has had his wife Gilligan Stillwater, 57, by his side. Find out more about Gilligan here!

CMT Music Awards return tonight, April 11. Country music's only fan-voted awards show broadcasts live from Nashville's Municipal Auditorium (as well as several other Nashville hot spots) in an action-packed show you won't want to miss.Hosted by country powerhouse Kelsea Ballerini and Marvel star Anthony Mackie, the show's inaugural broadcast on CBS will feature performances from a lineup of country music's heaviest hitters including Kane Brown, Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean, Carrie Underwood, Maren Morris, Little Big Town, and show closer Kenny Chesney.

Gabby Barrett is returning to Nashville to hit the CMT Music Awards stage. The «I Hope» singer exclusively confirmed the news to ET on Sunday, where she shared her gratitude for those who have supported her music along the way, ahead of Monday's fan-voted awards show.«The CMT Music Awards are just such a fun show to be a part of, and I’m so honored to be performing!» Barrett told ET.

Cole Swindell's having himself a spectacular year. His fourth studio album just dropped, he's nominated for a CMT Music Award and he's taking his girlfriend on a date somewhere she's never been — an awards show!The 38-year-old country star spoke to ET's Nischelle Turner and Rachel Smith in Nashville where he revealed that, when he takes his girlfriend Courtney Little to Monday's CMT Awards, it'll mark the first time she's ever attended an awards show.«I'm excited to take her,» the «You Should Be Here» crooner said.

CMT Music Awards return this Monday, April 11. Country music's only fan-voted awards show broadcasts live from Nashville's Municipal Auditorium (as well as several other Nashville hot spots) in an action-packed show you won't want to miss.Hosted by country powerhouse Kelsea Ballerini (who is nominated in three categories) and Marvel star Anthony Mackie, the show's inaugural broadcast on CBS will feature performances from a lineup of country music's heaviest hitters including Kane Brown, Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean, Carrie Underwood, Maren Morris and Little Big Town.

Naomi and Wynonna Judd will be performing at the 2022 CMT Music Awards, making this the first time they've sang together on television in over 20 years. The Judds will be performing their 1990 hit song, «Love Can Build a Bridge,» with the iconic landmark of Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame as their background, a nod to their upcoming 2022 induction.The Judds are often celebrated for a rarely interrupted stretch of 14 No. 1 hits. The duo has sold more than 20 million albums and has 16 gold, platinum and multi-platinum albums, led by two platinum albums, and .While this is The Judds' first performance together at the CMT Music Awards, they're no strangers to the event. Wynonna performed alongside Kid Rock to open the 2011 awards show, while Naomi served as a show presenter in both 2008 and 2009.The 2022 CMT Music Awards, hosted by Kelsea Ballerini and Anthony Mackie, airs live Monday, April 11 at 8 p.m.

2022 CMT Music Awards are almost here — and it's going to be a star-studded night!On Wednesday, CMT announced the nominees for country music's only entirely fan-voted awards show — which will be hosted live from Music City by Anthony Mackie and Kelsea Ballerini on Monday, April 11 -- and the list includes some of the biggest names in music. Kane Brown leads the pack this year with four nominations, while Ballerini, Mickey Guyton, and first-time nominees Breland and Cody Johnson earned three nods apieceThe first round of nominations for the coveted Video of the Year award includes 12 acts, spotlighting artists like Brandi Carlile, Kacey Musgraves, Luke Combs, Maren Morris, Miranda Lambert and Taylor Swift feat.

Anthony Mackie will be hosting the 2022 CMT Music Awards alongside country superstar Kelsea Ballerini.This is Mackie’s first time as host, but he did present the highly coveted Video of the Year award in 2021. As for Ballerini, this is her second consecutive year hosting.Earlier this week, ET spoke with Ballerini about her hosting duties, and she was beyond thrilled.

2021 CMT Music Awards where she shared that the awards show marks her first red carpet and first awards show as a country music star.«This is actually my very first awards show and first full carpet, so I am freaking out. I'm so excited,» Arts gushed.

H.E.R. is ready to continue on the country music train.The 23-year-old singer made her country music debut at the 2021 CMT Music Awards on Wednesday.

Carrie Underwood remains the CMT Music Awards queen! The 38-year-old singer kept her title as the most awarded performer in CMT Music Awards history at the awards show on Wednesday night — and thanked John Legend for the help. Before this year's show Underwood had racked up 22 trophies. On Wednesday, she was nominated for two more awards — Video of the Year and Collaborative Video of the Year — for her «Hallelujah» duet with John Legend.

Thomas Rhett has got the whole «Girl Dad» thing down. The country singer talked to ET's Cassie DiLaura ahead of Wednesday night's 2021 CMT Music Awards where he opened up about awaiting the birth of his fourth daughter with wife, Lauren Akins.«It's overwhelming to be honest with you,» Rhett admitted to ET.

Lady A is ready to get back on the road and play their new music. The group, who just announced their new album, , Wednesday, spoke with ET's Cassie DiLaura ahead of the 2021 CMT Music Awards about what fans can expect from their new music and upcoming tour.«We've been working hard,» Lady A's Dave Haywood told ET.

Carly Pearce is adorable with her dog, June Jolene, on the red carpet for the 2021 CMT Music Awards. The 31-year-old singer arrived in a matching set outfit with her furry friend in Nashville. Pearce wore a three-piece ensemble of bralette, jacket and shorts, embellished with tulle ruffles, beads and floral motifs, designed by Ines Di Santo.