What are the CMT Awards?

With four nods, Lainey Wilson is the leading nominee at the 2023 CMT MUSIC AWARDS, which will broadcast live from Austin, Texas’ Moody Center on 8 p.m. (ET) Sunday, April 3rd 2023, on CBS. Kane Brown and Kelsea Ballerini will host the show. Cody Johnson, Brown and Jelly Roll each have three nominations.

2023 CMT MUSIC AWARD WINNERS

What are the CMT Awards?

The CMT Awards, also known as the Country Music Television Awards, are an annual awards show that celebrates achievements in country music videos and television performances. The event is produced by the Country Music Television network and was first held in 2002.

The CMT Awards were created to recognize the best music videos in country music, as well as performances from country music artists on CMT programming. The first show was hosted by actor/comedian Jeff Foxworthy and held at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

The first CMT Awards included performances by country music legends such as Willie Nelson, Kenny Chesney, and Martina McBride. The show also awarded trophies in categories such as “Male Video of the Year,” “Female Video of the Year,” and “Group/Duo Video of the Year.”

Over the years, the CMT Awards have grown in popularity and have featured performances by some of the biggest names in country music, including Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan. The show has also expanded to include categories such as “Video of the Year,” “Collaborative Video of the Year,” and “CMT Performance of the Year.”

In addition to the awards themselves, the CMT Awards have become known for their unique performances and collaborations, such as the tribute to country music legend Johnny Cash in 2003 and the pairing of Jason Aldean and Ludacris in 2011.

Overall, the CMT Awards have become a major event in the world of country music and a highlight of the awards season for fans of the genre.

For more about the CMT Music Awards, visit CMT.com.