CMT AWARDS- 2023
On Sunday, the CMT Music Awards took place at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. The event is unique because it is voted on by fans. Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown had the honor of hosting the ceremony and also performing during the event. Kane Brown and his wife Katelyn Brown made history by becoming the first-ever husband-and-wife duo to win the coveted Video of the Year Award. Their winning song was “Thank God,” which was released in 2022.
Jelly Roll, a rapper and country singer, also had a successful night, taking home three trophies, including the Male Breakthrough Video of the Year. There were several popular artists who performed during the ceremony, such as Gwen Stefani, Carrie Underwood, LeAnn Rimes, Keith Urban, and Alanis Morissette. Alanis Morissette made her CMT debut with a performance celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the “CMT Next Women of Country.”
Shania Twain, a country music icon, received the 2023 “CMT Equal Play Award.” Stevie Ray Vaughan and Lynyrd Skynyrd were also honored with tribute performances by various artists.
Although Carrie Underwood is the all-time winner at the CMT Awards, having won a total of 25 awards, she did not win any trophies on Sunday. The complete list of nominees can be found in the article.
The CMT Music Awards, which is an event voted on by fans, took place at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, on Sunday. Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown hosted the ceremony and also performed during the event. Kane Brown and his spouse Katelyn Brown created history by becoming the first husband-and-wife duo to win the Video of the Year Award for their 2022 song “Thank God”. Jelly Roll, a rapper and country singer, also had a successful night by taking home three trophies including Male Breakthrough Video of the Year. The ceremony had performances by several popular artists, such as Gwen Stefani, Carrie Underwood, LeAnn Rimes, Keith Urban, and Alanis Morissette, who marked her CMT debut with a performance celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the “CMT Next Women of Country.” Shania Twain, a country music icon, received the 2023 “CMT Equal Play Award,” while Stevie Ray Vaughan and Lynyrd Skynyrd were honored with tribute performances by various artists. Although Carrie Underwood remains the all-time winner at the CMT Awards with 25 total wins, she did not win any trophies on Sunday. The complete list of nominees is also provided in the article.
Video of the Year Ashley McBryde, Caylee Hammack, Brandy Clark & Pillbox Patti – “Bonfire at Tina’s” Blake Shelton – “No Body” Carrie Underwood – “Hate My Heart” Cody Johnson – “Human” Elle King feat. Dierks Bentley – “Worth a Shot” Gabby Barrett – “Pick Me Up” HARDY feat. Lainey Wilson – “Wait in the Truck” Jimmie Allen – “Down Home” Kane Brown & Katelyn Brown – “Thank God” *WINNER Keith Urban – “Wild Hearts” Kelsea Ballerini – “HEARTFIRST” Little Big Town – “Rich Man” Luke Bryan – “Country On” Luke Combs – “The Kind of Love We Make” Morgan Wallen – “You Proof” Walker Hayes – “AA”
Female Video of the Year Carly Pearce – “What He Didn’t Do” Carrie Underwood – “Ghost Story” Gabby Barrett – “Pick Me Up” Kelsea Ballerini – “HEARTFIRST” Lainey Wilson – “Heart Like a Truck” *WINNER Maren Morris – “Humble Quest” Miranda Lambert – “Actin’ Up”
Male Video of the Year Bailey Zimmerman – “Rock and a Hard Place” Cody Johnson – “Human” Cole Swindell – “She Had Me at Heads Carolina” Jelly Roll – “Son of a Sinner” *WINNER Kane Brown – “Like I Love Country Music” Luke Combs – “The Kind of Love We Make” Morgan Wallen – “Wasted on You”
Group/Duo Video of the Year Dan + Shay – “You (Performance Video)” Lady A – “Summer State of Mind” Little Big Town – “Hell Yeah” Parmalee – “Take My Name” The War and Treaty – “That’s How Love Is Made” Zac Brown Band – “Out in the Middle” *WINNER
Female Breakthrough Video of the Year Avery Anna – “Narcissist” Kylie Morgan – “If He Wanted to He Would” MacKenzie Porter – “Pickup” Megan Moroney – “Tennessee Orange” *WINNER Morgan Wade – “Wilder Days” Tiera Kennedy – “Found It in You”
Male Breakthrough Video of the Year Bailey Zimmerman – “Fall in Love” Corey Kent – “Wild as Her” Drake Milligan – “Sounds Like Something I’d Do” Jackson Dean – “Don’t Come Lookin’” Jelly Roll – “Son of a Sinner” *WINNER Nate Smith – “Whiskey on You”
Collaborative Video of the Year Elle King feat. Dierks Bentley – “Worth a Shot” HARDY feat. Lainey Wilson – “Wait in the Truck” *WINNER Ingrid Andress with Sam Hunt – “Wishful Drinking” Kane Brown & Katelyn Brown – “Thank God” Midland feat. Jon Pardi – “Longneck Way to Go” Russell Dickerson feat. Jake Scott – “She Likes It” Thomas Rhett & Katy Perry – “Where We Started”
CMT Performance of the Year Black Pumas & Mickey Guyton – “Colors” (from 2022 CMT Music Awards) Chris Stapleton – “Whenever You Come Around” (from “CMT Giants: Vince Gill”) Cody Johnson – “‘Til You Can’t” (from 2022 CMT Music Awards) *WINNER Cole Swindell & Lain
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