2023 CMT Music Awards
| 2023 CMT Music Awards | |
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| Date | April 2, 2023 |
| Location | Moody Center, Austin, Texas |
| Hosted by | |
| Most awards | Jelly Roll (3) |
| Most nominations | Lainey Wilson (4) |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | CBS, Paramount+, CMT (Extended Edition) |
| Viewership | 5.7 million[1] |
The 2023 CMT Music Awards, the 22nd edition of the awards ceremony, were held at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, on April 2, 2023.[2][3] The ceremony was hosted by Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown, aired on CBS and streamed on Paramount+; an additional extended edition aired on CMT.[4]
Background[edit]
The CMT Music Awards is country music's only entirely fan-voted awards show. This will be the second edition following the ceremony's move to CBS, the third hosted by Kelsea Ballerini and fourth by Kane Brown.[5] Ballerini dedicated the ceremony to the victims of the 2023 Covenant School shooting.
CMT Equal Play Award[edit]
On March 27, CMT announced that country legend Shania Twain would be honored with the CMT Equal Play Award. The award “recognizes an artist who is a visible and vocal advocate for elevating diverse and underrepresented voices in country music.” Previous recipients include Jennifer Nettles and Linda Martell.
Nominees and winners[edit]
Nominees were announced on March 8, 2023.[6]
| Video of the Year | Female Video of the Year |
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| Male Video of the Year | Duo/Group Video of the Year |
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| Female Breakthrough Video of the Year | Male Breakthrough Video of the Year |
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| Collaborative Video of the Year | CMT Digital-First Performance of the Year |
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| CMT Performance of the Year | |
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| CMT Equal Play Award | |
Performers[edit]
Performers were announced on March 23, 2023.[7][8]
Ram Trucks Side Stage
| Performer(s) | Song(s) |
|---|---|
| Lily Rose | "Watcha Know About That" |
| Avery Anna | "Narcissist" |
| Chapel Hart | "You Can Have Him Jolene" |
| Jackson Dean | "Don't Come Lookin'" |
| Megan Moroney | "Tennessee Orange" |
| Nate Smith | "Whiskey on You" |
Presenters[edit]
- Carly Pearce introduced CMT Next Generation of woman 10th anniversary with performance by Alanis Morissette and ladies
- Carrie Underwood introduced Darius Rucker and Black Crowes performance
- Charles Esten presented Performance of the year
- Darius Rucker presented Video of the Year
- Dixie D'Amelio introduced Carrie Underwood performance
- Dustin Lynch introduced Dixie D' Amelio
- HARDY introduced Lainey Wilson performance
- Ian Bohen and Jen Landon introduced Lainey Wilson performance
- Jon Pardi introduced Carly Pearce performance
- LeAnn Rimes presented Male Video of the Year
- Madison Bailey presented Performance of the year
- Max Thieriot introduced Kane and Katelyn Brown performance
- Megan Thee Stallion presented Shania Twain with the Equal Play Award
- Noah Schnapp presented the Collabrative video of the year
- Parker McCollum presented Breakthrough Female & Male Video of the Year
- Peter Frampton introduced Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute
- Shania Twain presented Female Video of the Year
- Steve Howey introduced Cody Johnson performance
- Travis Kelce introduced Kelsea Ballerini performance
References[edit]
- ^ "Paramount Press Express | CBS Entertainment | 2023 CMT Music Awards | Releases". www.paramountpressexpress.com. 3 April 2023. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
- ^ "Kelsea Ballerini Joins Carrie Underwood to Reveal the 2023 CMT Music Awards Are Headed to Texas". www.cmt.com. Retrieved 2022-12-03.
- ^ Chris Willman (November 3, 2022). "CMT Music Awards Moving to Austin From Nashville for 2023 CBS Telecast". Variety. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
- ^ "Kane Brown Hosts "2023 CMT Music Awards" and Guest Stars in Fire Country" (Press release). CBS. February 23, 2023. Retrieved February 24, 2023 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ "Performances - The Complete List of Performers | CMT Music Awards 2023". www.cmt.com. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ^ Greg Evans (March 8, 2023). "CMT Music Awards 2023 Nominations: Lainey Wilson Leads Roster – Complete List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- ^ "2023 CMT MUSIC AWARDS: New Performers Revealed Including The Black Crowes with Darius Rucker, Jelly Roll and More". www.cmt.com. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
- ^ "Gwen Stefani, Alanis Morissette & Shania Twain to Perform at 2023 CMT Music Awards". Billboard.
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