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The 2024 CMT Music Awards aired live on Sunday, April 7, from Austin’s Moody Center. Kelsea Ballerini hosted the three-hour CBS broadcast, which featured performances from Bailey Zimmerman, Jelly Roll, Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson and other country artists. Jelly Roll took home three awards, including Video of the Year for “Need a Favor.”
When and where did the 2024 CMT Music Awards air?
The ceremony took place at Moody Center in Austin, Texas, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. It aired live on CBS from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with a delayed broadcast in the Pacific time zone. Paramount’s original event announcement said Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers could stream the show live and on demand; Paramount+ Essential subscribers could watch it on demand the following day. Those were the stated streaming terms for the 2024 telecast, not a claim about current availability.
Who hosted, and who performed?
Kelsea Ballerini returned as host. The announced performers included Bailey Zimmerman, Jelly Roll, Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson, Sam Hunt, Cody Johnson, Megan Moroney, Old Dominion, Parker McCollum, Brittney Spencer, Jordan Davis, NEEDTOBREATHE and Trisha Yearwood.
The program also paired artists for collaborative performances: Parker McCollum with Brittney Spencer, and Old Dominion with Megan Moroney. The Associated Press recap noted a NEEDTOBREATHE and Jordan Davis collaborative segment. A pre-show special edition of CMT’s weekend countdown was hosted from Moody Center by Cody Alan, Carissa Culiner and Marley Sherwood.
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How did fan voting work?
Fans chose the winners. Voting in nine categories ran from the nomination announcement through April 1, 2024. Video of the Year used a longer process: 16 initial acts were narrowed to six finalists announced April 1, then to three finalists on show day. The final vote took place on social media during the live broadcast.
Who won the 2024 CMT Music Awards?
Jelly Roll led the ceremony with three wins. The official CMT winners list records the category results below.
| Category | Winner | Video or performance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 featuring Chris Stapleton | “We Don’t Fight Anymore” |
| Female Breakthrough Video of the Year | Ashley Cooke | “Your Place” |
| Male Breakthrough Video of the Year | Warren Zeiders | “Pretty Little Poison” |
| CMT Performance of the Year | Jelly Roll | “Need a Favor,” from the 2023 CMT Music Awards |
| CMT Digital-First Performance of the Year | Scotty McCreery | “It Matters to Her,” from CMT Stages |
What other honors and tributes featured?
Trisha Yearwood received the June Carter Cash Humanitarian Award, a special honor distinct from the fan-voted video categories. The Associated Press recap also noted a tribute to Toby Keith.
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