The CMT (Country Music Television) Music Awards took place on Sunday at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. The celebratory event, voted on by the fans, was hosted by Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown, who were both nominees this year and performed during the broadcast.
Kane, along with his spouse Katelyn Brown, made history by becoming the first husband-and-wife duo to win the coveted video of the year award at the end of the night for their 2022 song “Thank God,” also marking the first time each of them have won in the category. This heartfelt moment was one of the highlights of the evening.
Rapper and country singer Jelly Roll won big as well on Sunday, taking home three trophies including male breakthrough video of the year. The up-and-coming artist's unique blend of country and rap has been making waves in the music industry, and his wins on Sunday solidified his status as one to watch.
The ceremony also featured performances by some of the biggest names in country music, including Gwen Stefani, Carrie Underwood, LeAnn Rimes, Keith Urban, and Alanis Morissette. Morissette made her CMT debut with a performance that celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the “CMT Next Women of Country.”
Country music icon Shania Twain received the 2023 “CMT Equal Play Award,” an honor that recognizes her role in breaking down barriers for female artists in country music. Stevie Ray Vaughan and Lynyrd Skynyrd were also honored with tribute performances by various artists.
Although Carrie Underwood remains the CMT Awards all-time winner with 25 wins total, she did not take home any trophies on Sunday. However, her presence and performance were appreciated by fans and attendees alike.
Overall, the CMT Music Awards were a celebration of the best in country music, both past and present. The winners and nominees represented the diversity and creativity of the genre, and the performances showcased the talent and passion of the artists involved.
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the CMT Music Awards announced their winners for various categories. Kane Brown and Katelyn Brown won the award for the "Video of the Year" category for their video "Thank God." The other nominees in this category were Ashley McBryde, Caylee Hammack, Brandy Clark & Pillbox Patti for "Bonfire at Tina's," Blake Shelton for "No Body," Carrie Underwood for "Hate My Heart," Cody Johnson for "Human," Elle King feat. Dierks Bentley for "Worth a Shot," Gabby Barrett for "Pick Me Up," HARDY feat. Lainey Wilson for "wait in the truck," Jimmie Allen for "Down Home," Keith Urban for "Wild Hearts," Kelsea Ballerini for "HEARTFIRST," Little Big Town for "Rich Man," Luke Bryan for "Country On," Luke Combs for "The Kind of Love We Make," Morgan Wallen for "You Proof," and Walker Hayes for "AA."
Lainey Wilson won the award for the "Female Video of the Year" category for her video "Heart Like a Truck." The other nominees in this category were Carly Pearce for "What He Didn't Do," Carrie Underwood for "Ghost Story," Gabby Barrett for "Pick Me Up," and Kelsea Ballerini for "HEARTFIRST."
Jelly Roll won the award for the "Male Video of the Year" category for his video "Son of a Sinner." The other nominees in this category were Bailey Zimmerman for "Rock and a Hard Place," Cody Johnson for "Human," Cole Swindell for "She Had Me at Heads Carolina," Kane Brown for "Like I Love Country Music," Luke Combs for "The Kind of Love We Make," and Morgan Wallen for "Wasted on You."
Zac Brown Band won the award for the "Group/Duo Video of the Year" category for their video "Out in the Middle." The other nominees in this category were Dan + Shay for "You (Performance Video)," Lady A for "Summer State of Mind," Little Big Town for "Hell Yeah," Parmalee for "Take My Name," and The War and Treaty for "That's How Love Is Made."
Megan Moroney won the award for the "Female Breakthrough Video of the Year" category for her video "Tennessee Orange." The other nominees in this category were Avery Anna for "Narcissist," Kylie Morgan for "If He Wanted to He Would," MacKenzie Porter for "Pickup," Morgan Wade for "Wilder Days," and Tiera Kennedy for "Found It in You."
Jelly Roll also won the award for the "Male Breakthrough Video of the Year" category for his video "Son of a Sinner." The other nominees in this category were Bailey Zimmerman for "Fall in Love," Corey Kent for "Wild as Her," Drake Milligan for "Sounds Like Something I'd Do," Jackson Dean for "Don't Come Lookin'," and Nate Smith for "Whiskey on You."
HARDY feat. Lainey Wilson won the award for the "Collaborative Video of the Year" category for their video "Wait in the truck." The other nominees in this category were Elle King feat. Dierks Bentley for "Worth a Shot," Ingrid Andress with Sam Hunt for "Wishful Drinking," Kane Brown & Katelyn Brown for "Thank God," Midland feat. Jon Pardi for "Longneck Way to Go," Russell Dickerson feat. Jake Scott for "She Likes It," and Thomas Rhett & Katy Perry for "Where We Started."
Cody Johnson won the award for the "CMT Performance of the Year". Other nominees included Black Pumas & Mickey Guyton's "Colors" (from 2022 CMT MUSIC AWARDS), Chris Stapleton's "Whenever You Come Around" (from "CMT Giants: Vince Gill"), Cole Swindell & Lainey Wilson's "Never Say Never" (from 2022 CMT MUSIC AWARDS), Darius Rucker's "Let Her Cry" (from "CMT Storytellers"), Emmy Russell & Lukas Nelson's "Lay Me Down" (from "Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Loretta Lynn"), LeAnn Rimes with Ashley McBryde & Carly Pearce's "One Way Ticket" (from "CMT Crossroads: LeAnn Rimes & Friends"), Keith Urban's "Wild Hearts" (from 2022 CMT MUSIC AWARDS), The Judds' "Love Can Build a Bridge" (from 2022 CMT MUSIC AWARDS), and Wynonna Judd & Brandi Carlile's "The Rose" (from "Naomi Judd: A River of Time Celebration").
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