2023 CMT Awards

[.indulgecountry]

Kelsea Ballerini is returning to host the 2023 CMT Awards and for the first time-ever, it will take place in Austin, TX. 

[countrymancarriefan]

Who do y’all think her co-host could be? My bet is on Carly Pearce. Idk why just a vibe. Long-shot pick could be Carrie Underwood. Maybe there is more to the story of them announcing it at her concert. Just some thoughts.

[countrymancarriefan]

There was a short promo for this during the Grammy’s last night. I’m hoping we start to hear more info about this soon. I would assume noms come out in early March.

[countrymancarriefan]

An interesting interview from the executive producer on why they chose Austin as the location.
www.austinchronicle.com/daily/music/2023-02-01/behind-the-cmt-music-awards-move-to-austins-moody-center/

Edit to add: we’re going to find out who is co-hosting this with Kelsea TOMORROW!!!

[recordyear]

Kane Brown is the co-host. He and Katelyn Brown will also perform Thank God. Air date is April 2nd.

www.billboard.com/music/awards/kane-brown-2023-cmt-music-awards-host-kelsea-ballerini-1235258685/

[countrymancarriefan]

Have we heard anything about when Nominations are coming out?

[recordyear]

SPOILER: Click to show

{Nominees}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”
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”
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”
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”

Breakthrough female video of the year
Avery Anna – “Narcissist”
Kylie Morgan – “If He Wanted To He Would”
MacKenzie Porter – “Pickup”
Megan Moroney – “Tennessee Orange”
Morgan Wade – “Wilder Days”
Tiera Kennedy – “Found It In You”

Breakthrough male 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”
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”
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)
Cole Swindell & Lainey Wilson – “Never Say Never” (from 2022 CMT Music Awards)
Darius Rucker – “Let Her Cry” (from CMT Storytellers)
Emmy Russell & Lukas Nelson – “Lay Me Down” (from Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Celebration of the Life & Music of Loretta Lynn)
Keith Urban – “Wild Hearts” (from 2022 CMT Music Awards)
LeAnn Rimes with Ashley McBryde & Carly Pearce – “One Way Ticket” (from CMT Crossroads: LeAnn Rimes & Friends)
The Judds – “Love Can Build A Bridge” (from 2022 CMT Music Awards)
Wynonna Judd & Brandi Carlile – “The Rose” (from Naomi Judd: A River of Time Celebration)

CMT digital-first performance of the year
Charley Crockett – “Time of the Cottonwood Trees“ (from CMT Campfire Sessions)
Chris Young – “Gettin’ You Home” (from CMT Stages)
Ingrid Andress – “Wishful Drinking” (from CMT Studio Sessions)
Jelly Roll – “Son of A Sinner” (from CMT All Access)
Megan Moroney – “Tennessee Orange” (from CMT Viral To Verified)
Scotty McCreery – “Damn Strait” (from CMT Campfire Sessions)

[.indulgecountry]

These noms are all over the place. So many of the songs in the overall Video of the Year didn't even make it into their respective lower categories, and so many of these choices are just plain... awful. Like "Country On" and "No Body" in contention amongst videos like "Wait in the Truck" and "HEARTFIRST"?... what a quality swing.

[mnvikings]

There needs to be a push to get more groups and duo’s on the charts more consistently again. This is downright embarrassing.

[jab820]

Mar 8, 2023 11:51:52 GMT -5 .indulgecountry said:

These noms are all over the place. So many of the songs in the overall Video of the Year didn't even make it into their respective lower categories, and so many of these choices are just plain... awful. Like "Country On" and "No Body" in contention amongst videos like "Wait in the Truck" and "HEARTFIRST"?... what a quality swing.

I agree, it felt so disorganized. Also I'm not sure how I feel about the "Breakout male" and "Breakout female" split. For one, it completely ices out any breakout duos/groups, and to be totally honest there are names in those two categories I had never heard of. I'm all for giving new artists their spotlight but I also worry if they're nominated TOO early without standing a chance, they may truly never be nominated again. 

[raylatch98]

I will say though, I don't think there is enough nominees you could make for a breakthrough duo and group category. New duos and groups are very sparse in country music nowadays.

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Ram Trucks Side Stage performers: Avery Anna, Chapel Hart, Jackson Dean, Lily Rose, Megan Moroney and Nate Smith.

[recordyear]

New main stage performances:
Darius Ricker & The Black Crowes - She Talks To Angels
Wynonna Judd & Ashley McBryde - (TBA)
Jelly Roll - Need A Favor
Tyler Hubbard - Dancin' In The Country

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Video of the year finalists:
Blake Shelton – “No Body”
Carrie Underwood – “Hate My Heart”
Cody Johnson – “Human”
HARDY feat. Lainey Wilson – “wait in the truck”
Kane Brown & Katelyn Brown – “Thank God”
Morgan Wallen – “You Proof”

[tim]

I'll be attending the show this Sunday here in Austin, so look for me on the telly !

[schnetzka]

Alanis Morissette is set to perform "You Oughta Know" with Ingrid Andress, Lainey Wilson, Madeline Edwards, and Morgan Wade.

Gwen Stefani is set to perform with Carly Pearce.

And most exciting (for me at least lol) is Shania is performing and accepting the CMT Equal Play award. This will be her first performance on a country music award show since before her hiatus.

Edit: so far only Taste of Country has reported Shania will be performing alongside her award so it is possible she might only be accepting the award without performing but we'll see.

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Gary Clark Jr. will give a tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Presenters include Carly Pearce, Carrie Underwood, Charles Esten, Dixie D’Amelio, Dustin Lynch, Hardy, Ian Bohen and Jen Landon from Yellowstone, Jon Pardi, LeAnn Rimes, Madison Bailey from Outer Banks, Max Thieriot from Fire Country, Megan Thee Stallion, Noah Schnapp from Stranger Things, Parker McCollum, Peter Frampton, Shania Twain, Steve Howey from True Lies and Travis Kelce.

[recordyear]

Video of the year top 3:
Carrie Underwood – “Hate My Heart”
HARDY feat. Lainey Wilson – “wait in the truck”
Kane Brown & Katelyn Brown – “Thank God”

[raylatch98]

The opening monologue by Kelsea Ballerini was so emotional. She seems like such an amazing person.

[seak05]

Kane is so awkward at this (also why am I watching)

[raylatch98]

I will say in Kane Brown's defense he has always came across as kind of shy in any interview I've heard from him.

Also I will say "Dancing In The Country" is such a fun song live. Definitely a grower.

[someguy]

The recent tour with special guests has really re-energized Wynonna. This performance with Ashley is really good, and I’m looking forward to seeing what she does later on this year in terms of new music.

[schnetzka]

Disappointed Shania isn't performing but I thought that was an excellent acceptance speech. She has done a lot for country music and continues to do incredible things.

[raylatch98]

Wow shocked that Lainey Wilson won Female Video over Carrie Underwood. Still very deserved as "Heart Like A Truck" music video is so great.

[bigfan101]

Kudos to Katelyn Brown. Her live vocals were impressive. 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[raylatch98]

The one two followup of Kelsea Ballerini and then Kane/Katelyn Brown was great.

[14887fan]

Kelsea is stealing the show, and in the best way. Proud of her.

[Tylerjamesnerd]

I hate to even type this... but I hope they don't blacklist her on radio for taking a stand... this could go very badly potentially. 😮‍💨 I love everything she is standing for though. 💙

[carrieidol1]

I’m actually kinda surprised… thought Carrie had it!

[raylatch98]

Never thought I'd see the day where Carrie Underwood went empty handed at a CMT award show.