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CMT Awards host Kelsea Ballerini: ‘There are not any guidelines’ to nation music
The 2024 CMT Awards host says there are “no guidelines” relating to deciding who could make nation music.
One of many largest nights in nation music is again: The 2024 CMT Awards will happen Sunday (CBS, 8 p.m. ET/PT) with a night of performances and fan-voted awards.
The occasion will happen on the Moody Middle in Austin, Texas, for the second yr in a row.
Cody Johnson, Jelly Roll, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson and Megan Moroney lead the pack with probably the most nominations with three nods every. First-time nominees embody Hozier, Koe Wetzel, Tyler Childers and Zach Bryan. Quite a lot of the night’s nominees may also be hitting the stage to carry out.
Wish to know who’s performing and internet hosting? We have you lined:
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How do I watch the 2024 CMT Awards?
The awards will air live on CBS on Sunday, April 7, from 8 p.m. ET/PT to 11 p.m.
Followers will have the ability to stream the awards reside and on-demand on Paramount+ with Showtime.
Who’s internet hosting the 2024 CMT Awards?
Kelsea Ballerini will probably be internet hosting this yr’s awards.
This would be the first time Ballerini has solo hosted the present after co-hosting for 2 years with Kane Brown in 2021 and 2023 and becoming a member of remotely in 2022.
“I couldn’t be extra excited to be again for my 4th yr,” Ballerini mentioned in a information launch. “Internet hosting an awards present that celebrates the music that the followers love most has been an honor and I do know this yr will probably be one other unforgettable night time.”
Who’s performing on the 2024 CMT Awards?
The night time will see performances from some nation music icons, some up-and-comers, and even a rock band or two.
These taking the stage embody: Cody Johnson, Megan Moroney, Outdated Dominion, Parker McCollum, Brittney Spencer, Kelsea Ballerini, Bailey Zimmerman, Jelly Roll, Keith City, Lainey Wilson, Sam Hunt, Dasha, Jason Aldean and Trisha Yearwood.
The night may also characteristic a number of cross-genre collaborations.
Brooks & Dunn, Lainey Wilson and Sammy Hagar will perform a tribute to the late Toby Keith. The group Little Huge City will hit the stage with duo Sugarland. And Jordan Davis and rock band NEEDTOBREATHE will hit the stage collectively for a one-of-a-kind collaboration after filming their “CMT Crossroads” in Austin earlier within the week.
For extra on the present, head to cmt.com.