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The stars were big and bright in Austin this past weekend at the 2024 CMT Music Awards.
The 2024 awards show, hosted by Kelsea Ballerini, was held at the Moody Center in Austin on Sunday, April 7. Texas Lifestyle Magazine was there LIVE on the red carpet to bring you all the highlights.
You may have noticed lots of Red Solo Cups being toted around by your favorite country music stars. This was a tribute to late country great Toby Keith. Riley Green, Lukas Nelson and Roger Clemens served as presenters for tribute performances in an all-star “Red Solo Cup” salute.
Brooks & Dunn’s lasso “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” CMTMA first-timer Sammy Hagar rocked “I Love This Bar,” and Lainey Wilson brought a feminine touch to “How Do You Like Me Now” before all gathered on stage for a final “Whiskey For My Men, Beer For My Horses” “Red Solo Cup” salute.
Jelly Roll was the night’s big winner with his trifecta for performance of the year, video of the year and male video of the year.
Trisha Yearwood was recognized with the first “June Carter Cash Humanitarian Award” and premiered her new release “Put It in a Song.”
Keith Urban, who has the most performances by any artist at the CMT Music Awards, also premiered his new song “Straight Line.”
“Female Video of the Year” winner Lainey Wilson hit the CMT stage with a captivating journey through the tapestry of country living with a performance of her newest anthem “Country’s Cool Again.”
Texas native Parker McCollum set the night on fire during a collab with Britney Spencer of his song “Burn It Down.”
See below for a complete list of the night’s winners.
2024 CMT MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Jelly Roll – “Need A Favor”
FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Lainey Wilson – “Watermelon Moonshine”
MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Jelly Roll – “Need A Favor”
DUO/GROUP VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Dan + Shay – “Save Me The Trouble”
COLLABORATIVE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Carly Pearce feat. Chris Stapleton – “We Don’t Fight Anymore”
BREAKTHROUGH FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR, presented by Walt Disney World®
Ashley Cooke – “your place”
BREAKTHROUGH MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR, presented by Walt Disney World®
Warren Zeiders – “Pretty Little Poison”
CMT PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
Jelly Roll – “Need a Favor” (from 2023 CMT Music Awards)
CMT DIGITAL-FIRST PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
Scotty McCreery – “It Matters To Her” (from CMT Stages)
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Cover photo courtesy CMT
