CMT Awards debuted on CBS(04/11), and it was an amazing night of performances from Country’s biggest stars.
CMT Awards this year were hosted by Kane Brown, and Anthony Mackie. It was LIVE from the Nashville Municipal Auditorium, and downtown Nashville.
Country singers, Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood won “Video of The Year”, and “Collaborative Video of the Year” for their hit song, “If I Didn’t Love You”. This makes 23 awards in total for Carrie; making her the most honored artist in CMT Music Awards history.
The night started with five time CMT Award winner, Keith Urban. He put on a great performance for all the dreamers, and drifters with his song, “Wild Hearts”.
After, Jordan Davis performed “Buy Dirt”, and it was absolutely amazing. He performed LIVE from downtown, Nashville, TN.
Following Jordon, was a rockin’ performance from Cole Swindell & Lainey Wilson. They performed “Never Say Never” LIVE On Broadway in downtown Nashville in the pouring rain!
Carly Pearce Performed “Diamondback” from the Nashville Municipal Auditorium. It was amazing, and she definitely ain’t giving the diamond back.
Following Carly, country band, Little Big Town Performs “Hell Yeah”.
Thomas Rhett & Riley Green performed “Half of Me”. What a GREAT performance it was.
Old Dominion took the stage with “No Hard Feelings”, and they rocked their performance.(Below)…
Country singer, Kelsea Ballerini performed “HEARTFIRST” from home. Kelsea was supposed to host the CMT Awards, but tested Positive for Covid-19.
Kelsea then introduced, Carrie Underwood who put on a phenomenal performance of “Ghost Story”.
Jason Aldean and Bryan Adams performed “Heaven” at The Stage On Broadway in Nashville.
The night went on with AMAZING performances by Country’s biggest stars. Mickey Guyton & Black Pumas performed “Colors”, Gabby Barrett performed “Pick Me Up”, Walker Hayes performed “AA”, Cody Johnson performed ‘Til You Can’t”, Maren Morris & Ryan Hurd performed “I Can’t Love You Anymore”, Kane Brown performed “One Mississippi”, Jimmie Allen, Monica & Little Big Town performed “Pray”, Miranda Lambert performed “If I Was a Cowboy”, and Kenny Chesney performed “Beer In Mexico”.
The Biggest performance of the night was by the JUDDS. They brought Nashville to Church, Oh Yes They Did. They reunited after 20 years to perform their 1990 hit song, “Love Can Build a Bridge”. Just amazing!
2022 CMT Music Awards winners and nominees
(Winners marked in bold.)
Video of the Year
- 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 Year
- 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 Year
- 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 Year
- 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
- 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 Year
- 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 Year
- 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 Year
- 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)
Trending Comeback Song of the Year
- Alan Jackson – “Freight Train”
- Brooks & Dunn – “Neon Moon”
- Dolly Parton – “9 to 5”
- Reba McEntire – “I’m A Survivor”
- Sara Evans – “Suds In The Bucket”
- Shania Twain – “Man! I Feel Like A Woman!”
- Taylor Swift – “Love Story”
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