Kelsea Ballerini, Anthony Mackie, Kane Brown.Photo: John Shearer/Getty; Isaac Brekken/Getty; Trae Patton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty
It’s that time of year again, country music lovers — the 2022CMT Awardsare almost here!
The fan-voted country music awards show will air live from Nashville on CBS and stream on Paramount+ on Monday at 8 p.m. ET — and it is sure to be an eventful night!
This year’s show will include a star-studded list of performers includingCarrie Underwood,Keith Urban, andMiranda Lambert— as well asKelsea Balleriniwho is co-hosting the show withAnthony Mackieand Kane Brown.
Here’s everything you need to know about the fun-filled night!
There are three hosts
Originally, only Ballerini and Mackie were set to host the show, before Balleriniannounced on Instagram Monday morningthat she tested positive for COVID-19 and would be completing her hosting duties from home.
“All right friends, I have some bad news, and I have some good news,” Ballerini said in a video. “The bad news is that a couple of days ago I tested positive for COVID and the CMT Awards are tonight, so unfortunately I cannot be there in person anymore.”
“They have plenty of surprises in store for tonight’s show,” the statement concluded.
Mackie is the latest actor to share the stage at the CMT Awards. While Brown hosted with Ballerini last year,Modern FamilystarSarah Hylandco-hosted with Brown andAshley McBrydein 2020.
Kane Brown leads the pack with the most nominations
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Leadingthe nomineesthis year is Brown, who picked up four nominations including video of the year, male video of the year and CMT performance of the year.
Trailing him with three nominations each are co-host Ballerini,Mickey Guyton,BRELANDandCody Johnson, with the latter two artists each notching their very first CMT nominations.
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Elsewhere, a whopping 12 acts are up for the coveted video of the year award, including Underwood and Jason Aldean, Brandi Carlile, Cody Johnson, Cole Swindell andLainey Wilson, Kacey Musgraves, Brown, Ballerini feat. Kenny Chesney, Luke Combs, Maren Morris,Miranda Lambertand Taylor Swift feat. Chris Stapleton.
In addition to recognizing artists from genres outside country — Nelly,H.E.R., Gladys Knight and LANY’s Paul Klein are all nominated — this year will also see the introduction of a new category called CMT digital-first performance of the year, which recognizes artist performances created for CMT Digital throughout the year.
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Expect a star-studded performance lineup
Elsewhere,Carrie Underwoodwill give “a very special, all-new performance,” per the CMT Awards, from the Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas, Nevada, which is the home of herReflectionresidency.
Meanwhile, Ballerini will make a special performance from home, while Brown,Cody Johnson,Miranda Lambert,Little Big Townand married coupleMaren MorrisandRyan Hurdare set to take the stage.
Keith Urban.Michael Tran/FilmMagic
Carly Pearce,Cole Swindell,Lainey Wilsonand Urban are also slated to perform, as well asThe Judds, which will mark the pair’sfirst televised performance in 20 years.
Additionally, emerging artists such asPriscilla Block, BRELAND, Jessie James Decker,Parker McCollum,Elvie ShaneandCaitlyn Smithwill also perform from the Ram Trucks Side Stage.
Watch your favorite stars present awards
The star-studded list begins withKacey Musgraves,Jimmie Allen,Taylor Lautner, Barrett, andDennis Quaid.
In the latest announcement,Faith Hill,Lily Aldridge, Isabel May,Craig Morganand Mike Singletary have joined the list.
How to watch
The 2022 CMT Music Awards are airing live from Nashville on Monday at 8 p.m. ET on CBS.
source: people.com
