The 2024 CMT Music Awards showcased the best and brightest stars in country music, with a night filled with electrifying performances, heartfelt tributes, and well-deserved honors.
Hosted by the talented Kelsea Ballerini, the annual awards ceremony took place at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, and was broadcast live on CBS on April 7, 2024. The star-studded event, also available for streaming on Paramount+, brought together top artists, emerging talents, and devoted fans to celebrate the vibrant world of country music.
Leading the pack with three nominations each were Kelsea Ballerini, Cody Johnson, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, and Megan Moroney. The diverse lineup of nominees also welcomed newcomers like Amber Riley, Ashley Cooke, Chayce Beckham, Hozier, Koe Wetzel, Stephen Wilson Jr., Tyler Childers, Warren Zeiders, and Zach Bryan, highlighting the genre’s ever-evolving landscape.
The night was ablaze with unforgettable performances from country music’s biggest names, including Jason Aldean, Dasha, Keith Urban, Little Big Town, Sugarland, NEEDTOBREATHE, Jordan Davis, Sam Hunt, and Old Dominion, among others. Special collaborations added extra sparkle to the evening, with standout moments like Wilson joining forces with Brooks & Dunn and Sammy Hagar to pay tribute to the late Toby Keith, whose legacy continues to inspire.
Trisha Yearwood graced the stage with her soulful rendition of “Put It in a Song” and was honored with the inaugural June Carter Cash Humanitarian Award, recognizing her philanthropic efforts and contributions to society.
For Ballerini, who took on solo hosting duties for the first time, the experience was both thrilling and humbling. Reflecting on her role as emcee, she shared, “It’s definitely new grounds for me. But it’s my fourth year hosting, so I feel like I’ve learned a lot. And the good thing about CMTs is there’s such a light energy, so there’s not a pressure that I feel to be perfect. I just want to be fun, honor the night and help people have a good time.”
As the curtain closed on another unforgettable CMT Music Awards, the country music community celebrated its achievements, embraced its diversity, and looked forward to the bright future ahead. With its blend of tradition and innovation, the event reaffirmed the genre’s enduring appeal and its ability to captivate audiences around the world.
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
- Ashley McBryde – “Light On in the Kitchen”
- Brandy Clark feat. Brandi Carlile – “Dear Insecurity”
- Brothers Osborne – “Nobody’s Nobody”
- Cody Johnson – “The Painter”
- Darius Rucker – “Fires Don’t Start Themselves”
- HARDY – “Truck Bed”
- Jason Aldean – “Let Your Boys Be Country”
- Jelly Roll – “Need a Favor” — WINNER
- Jordan Davis – “Next Thing You Know”
- Kacey Musgraves – “Deeper Well”
- Kelsea Ballerini – “IF YOU GO DOWN (I’M GOIN’ DOWN TOO)”
- Lainey Wilson – “Watermelon Moonshine”
- Mickey Guyton feat. Kane Brown – “Nothing Compares to You”
- Parmalee – “Gonna Love You”
- Tyler Childers – “In Your Love”
- Zach Bryan – “Nine Ball”
FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
- Ashley McBryde – “Light On in the Kitchen”
- Gabby Barrett – “Glory Days”
- Kacey Musgraves – “Deeper Well”
- Kelsea Ballerini – “Penthouse”
- Lainey Wilson – “Watermelon Moonshine” — WINNER
- Megan Moroney – “I’m Not Pretty”
- Reba McEntire – “Seven Minutes in Heaven”
MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
- Bailey Zimmerman – “Religiously”
- Cody Johnson – “The Painter”
- HARDY – “Truck Bed”
- Jelly Roll – “Need a Favor” — WINNER
- Jordan Davis – “Next Thing You Know”
- Luke Combs – “Fast Car (Official Live Video)”
- Morgan Wallen – “Last Night (One Record at a Time Sessions)”
DUO/GROUP VIDEO OF THE YEAR
- Brothers Osborne – “Nobody’s Nobody”
- Dan + Shay – “Save Me the Trouble” — WINNER
- Old Dominion – “Memory Lane”
- Parmalee – “Girl In Mine”
- The War and Treaty – “Have You a Heart”
- Tigirlily Gold – “Shoot Tequila”
COLLABORATIVE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
- Carly Pearce feat. Chris Stapleton – “We Don’t Fight Anymore” — WINNER
- Ella Langley feat. Koe Wetzel – “That’s Why We Fight”
- Jon Pardi, Luke Bryan – “Cowboys and Plowboys”
- Justin Moore & Priscilla Block – “You, Me and Whiskey”
- Lukas Nelson + Promise of The Real feat. Lainey Wilson – “More Than Friends”
- Mickey Guyton feat. Kane Brown – “Nothing Compares to You”
- Old Dominion & Megan Moroney – “Can’t Break Up Now”
BREAKTHROUGH FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR, presented by Walt Disney World®
- Anne Wilson – “Rain In the Rearview”
- Ashley Cooke – “your place” — WINNER
- Brittney Spencer – “Bigger Than the Song”
- Tigirlily Gold – “Shoot Tequila”
BREAKTHROUGH MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR, presented by Walt Disney World®
- Chayce Beckham – “23”
- Tyler Childers – “In Your Love”
- Warren Zeiders – “Pretty Little Poison” — WINNER
- Zach Bryan – “Oklahoma Smokeshow”
CMT PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
- Amber Riley – “R.E.S.P.E.C.T.” (from CMT Smashing Glass)
- Bret Michaels & Chris Janson – “Nothing But a Good Time” (from CMT Crossroads)
- Carrie Underwood – “Hate My Heart” (from 2023 CMT Music Awards)
- Cody Johnson – “Human” (from 2023 CMT Music Awards)
- Dierks Bentley – “Drunk on a Plane” (from CMT Storytellers)
- Dustin Lynch feat. MacKenzie Porter – “Thinking ‘Bout You” (from CMT Campfire Sessions)
- Hozier & Maren Morris – “Take Me To Church” (from CMT Crossroads)
- Jelly Roll – “Need a Favor” (from 2023 CMT Music Awards) — WINNER
- Kelsea Ballerini – “IF YOU GO DOWN (I’M GOIN’ DOWN TOO)” (from 2023 CMT Music Awards)
- The War And Treaty – “On My Own” (from CMT Smashing Glass)
CMT DIGITAL-FIRST PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
- Chase Rice – “Goodnight Nancy”
- Dylan Scott – “Don’t Close Your Eyes (Keith Whitley Cover)”
- Megan Moroney – “I’m Not Pretty”
- Nate Smith – “Whiskey on You”
- Stephen Wilson Jr. – “Year to Be Young 1994”
- Scotty McCreery – “It Matters to Her” — WINNER
- The Castellows – “I Know It Will Never End”
