“It’s official: Our three-hour Nashville extravaganza will be LIVE on CBS on April 11 for the first time as part of the Network’s biggest month of music ever,” CMT executive producers Margaret Comeaux, John Hamlin and Leslie Fram recently said in a statement. “Expect the most unforgettable CMT Music Awards yet, jam-packed with the most star-power, world premiere performances and one-of-a-kind collaborations from in and around Music City.” “The biggest and best moments in music are coming to CBS this April,” addedJack Sussman, Executive Vice President, Specials, Music, Live Events & Alternative Programming, CBS. “The CMT brand is preeminent in the world of country music, and we are thrilled that their team was able to coordinate a new date to bring this marquee event for television to CBS, and maximize the power of the ViacomCBS universe behind it.” But more importantly, who’s nominated this year and when are the 2022 CMTs taking place? Keep reading for everything we know about the 2022 CMT Music Awards!
When are the CMT Music Awards 2022?
The 2022 CMT Music Awards will air live on Monday, April 11 on CBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The show will also be available to stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.
Who are the CMT Music Awards 2022 hosts?
Kelsea Ballerini and Anthony Mackie were set to host the 2022 awards until Ballerini tested positive for COVID-19 the morning of the event. Fortunately, she is asymptomatic and remains excited to co-host the show – remotely. Kelsea’s good friend Kane Brown, who co-hosted with her last year, has graciously agreed to step in alongside Mackie and they have plenty of surprises in store for tonight’s show This is a return appearance for Ballerini, who co-hosted with Kane Brown in 2021, and a first for Mackie, who served as a presenter in 2021, handing Carrie Underwood with the Video of the Year award. “I’m thrilled to be returning as host at this year’s CMT Awards with Anthony Mackie,” said Ballerini in a statement. “This award show is always a special one, as it revolves around the fans and celebrates their favorite artists. This year is especially cool to be a part of as CMT grows into a network spot and expands for even more fans to get involved. It’s going to be a big one and I can’t wait!” Meanwhile, Mackie added, “I had the pleasure of presenting at last year’s CMT Music Awards and received the warmest welcome from the country music community and the city of Nashville. I can’t wait to get back to Music City to co-host this year’s awards with the amazing Kelsea Ballerini.” Mackie also told Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager on a March 2022 episode of TODAY, “I am hosting the CMT Awards… finally! It’s gonna be amazing. I love Nashville… the culture of it, the history of it. I grew up a huge Ray Charles fan; Ray Charles was a huge country music singer and writer. Lionel Richie, who I’m a huge fan of, he’s big into country music. So it’s just the stories, the beauty of the music, everything about it.”
Who are the CMT Music Awards 2022 nominees?
Nominations for the 2022 CMTs were revealed on Wednesday, March 16. Leading the pack this year? Kane Brown, who racked up four nods. He’s followed by the event’s co-host, Ballerini, who got three nominations. VIDEO OF THE YEARBest video of the year; awarded to the artist (male, female, group/duo or collaboration). Top nominees, from the first round of voting, were announced on April 4. Final nominees, from the second round of voting, will be announced on show day, April 11. Final voting will be determined via social media and announced as the final category during the live show.
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. Kenny Chesney - “half of my hometown”Luke Combs - “Forever After All”
FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEARBest video by a female artist; awarded to the artist
Brandi Carlile - “Right On Time”Gabby Barrett - “Footprints On The Moon”Kacey Musgraves - “justified”Maren Morris - “Circles Around This Town”Mickey Guyton - “Remember Her Name”Miranda Lambert - “If I Was A Cowboy”Tenille Arts - “Back Then, Right Now”
MALE VIDEO OF THE YEARBest video by a male artist; awarded to the artist
Cody Johnson - “’Til You Can’t”Eric Church - “Heart On Fire”Kane Brown - “One Mississippi”Luke Bryan - “Waves”Luke Combs - “Forever After All”Thomas Rhett - “Country Again”Walker Hayes - “Fancy Like”
GROUP/DUO VIDEO OF THE YEARBest video by a duo or group; awarded to the artists
Brothers Osborne - “I’m Not For Everyone”Dan + Shay - “Steal My Love”Maddie & Tae - “Woman You Got”Old Dominion - “I Was On a Boat That Day”Parmalee - “Take My Name”Zac Brown Band - “Same Boat”
BREAKTHROUGH VIDEO OF THE YEAR, Presented by SONIC®Best video from an artist’s major breakthrough album; awarded to the artist (male, female or group/duo)
BRELAND - “Cross Country”Caitlyn Smith feat. Old Dominion - “I Can’t”Elvie Shane - “My Boy”Parker McCollum - “To Be Loved By You”Priscilla Block - “Just About Over You”Tenille Arts - “Back Then, Right Now”
COLLABORATIVE VIDEO OF THE YEARBest video from a collaboration; awarded to the artists
Carly Pearce & Ashley McBryde - “Never Wanted To Be That Girl”Dustin Lynch feat. MacKenzie Porter - “Thinking ‘Bout You”Nelly & Florida Georgia Line - “Lil Bit”Jason Aldean & Carrie Underwood - “If I Didn’t Love You”Jimmie Allen & Brad Paisley - “Freedom Was A Highway”Jordan Davis feat. Luke Bryan - “Buy Dirt”Kelsea Ballerini feat. Kenny Chesney - “half of my hometown”
CMT PERFORMANCE OF THE YEARMusical performance on a television show, series or variety special on CMT; awarded to the artist (individual, group or duo)
Brothers Osborne - “Muskrat Greene/Dead Man’s Curve Medley (from CMT Campfire Sessions)”George Strait - “Is Anybody Goin’ to San Antone (from CMT GIANTS: Charley Pride)”H.E.R. feat. Chris Stapleton - “Hold On (from 2021 CMT Music Awards)”Kane Brown - “Three Wooden Crosses (from 2021 CMT Artists of the Year)”Kelsea Ballerini feat. Paul Klein of LANY - “I Quit Drinking (from 2021 CMT Music Awards)”Mickey Guyton feat. Gladys Knight & BRELAND - “Friendship Train (from 2021 CMT Music Awards)”Nelly feat. Kane Brown, Blanco Brown & BRELAND - “Ride Wit Me (from CMT Crossroads: Nelly & Friends)”
CMT DIGITAL-FIRST PERFORMANCE OF THE YEARMusical performance from a production, series or livestream created for CMT Digital / Social Channels; awarded to the artist (individual, group or duo)
Brittney Spencer - “Sober & Skinny” (from CMT Campfire Sessions)Carly Pearce - “Dear Miss Loretta” (from CMT :60 Songs)Cody Johnson - “Dear Rodeo” (from CMT Campfire Sessions)Jon Pardi - “On The Other Hand / Forever and Ever, Amen” (in honor of 2021 CMT Artist of a Lifetime Randy Travis)Josh Turner LIVE (from CMT KickBack)Lainey Wilson - “Things A Man Oughta Know” (from the CMT Studio)
Who are the CMT Music Awards 2022 performers?
Big news! The Judds will reunite onstage at the 2022 CMTs for their first televised performance in more than 20 years when they perform their classic track “Love Can Build a Bridge.” Besides the Judds, the slate of announced performers includes a who’s-who of Nashville A-listers, many of them doubling up for some can’t-miss duets. For example, Jason Aldean will take to the stage with pop-rock icon BryanAdams, while Thomas Rhett and Riley Green will also combine forces for what’s sure to be a CMTs showstopper. CMTs co-host Jimmie Allen will also go for a triple-threat moment when he performs alongside Little Big Town and R&B singer/rapper Monica. Other duets include Cole Swindell and Lainey Wilson, Old Dominion and Carrie Underwood, Maren Morris and husband Ryan Hurd, and country sensation Mickey Guyton alongside rocker Black Pumas. As if all that’s not enough, co-host Ballerini is also on tap to perform, as are Kane Brown, Walker Hayes, Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Carly Pearce, and Keith Urban.
Who are the CMT Music Awards 2022 presenters?
Presenters will include Jimmie Allen, Gabby Barrett, Rob Corddry, Jordan Davis, Billy F. Gibbons, Gayle King, Taylor Lautner, Dustin Lynch, Martina McBride, Joel McHale, Kacey Musgraves, Bobby Berk, Karamo Brown, Tan France + Antoni Porowski, LeAnn Rimes, Dylan Scott and Dennis Quaid
How to vote for the CMT Music Awards 2022
Each winner is selected by the fans. Voting is now open at vote.cmt.com. Next, How Carrie Underwood Found Her Path, Built Her Brand and Fueled Her Soul
