The 2024 CMT Music Awards took place on Sunday, April 7 at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. The event was hosted by Kelsea Ballerini for the fourth time, marking her first solo hosting gig. This year, Ballerini and four other musicians – Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, and Megan Moroney – received the most nominations, each earning three nods. Among the nominees were both familiar faces and first-time nominees such as Ashley Cooke, Bret Michaels, Hozier, and Chayce Beckham, to name a few.
The list of nominees for the 2024 CMT Music Awards included various categories such as Video of the Year, Female Video of the Year, and Male Video of the Year. Winners included Jelly Roll for Video of the Year, Lainey Wilson for Female Video of the Year, and Jelly Roll again for Male Video of the Year. Dan + Shay won Duo/Group Video of the Year, Carly Pearce feat. Chris Stapleton won Collaborative Video of the Year, and Warren Zeiders won Breakthrough Male Video of the Year.
Other categories at the awards show included Breakthrough Female Video of the Year, which was won by Ashley Cooke, and CMT Performance of the Year, with Jelly Roll taking home the award for their performance of “Need a Favor.” Warren Zeiders won Breakthrough Male Video of the Year, and Scotty McCreery won CMT Digital-First Performance of the Year for his performance of “It Matters To Her.” Overall, the awards celebrated some of the biggest names in country music and highlighted both established artists and newcomers in the industry.
The event featured various performances from artists in the country music scene, showcasing their talents and celebrating the genre. Kelsea Ballerini also took the stage to perform her song, “If You Go Down (I’m Goin’ Down Too),” in addition to her hosting duties. The 2024 CMT Music Awards aimed to honor the hard work and dedication of country music artists and provide a platform for them to showcase their music to a wider audience.
With the awards show taking place in Austin, Texas, the heart of country music, the event brought together fans, musicians, and industry professionals to celebrate the genre and its diverse talent. The 2024 CMT Music Awards recognized the achievements of artists in various categories and highlighted the impact of their music on the industry and fans. Overall, the event was a celebration of country music and its influence on the music industry as a whole.
