Lainey Wilson; Keith Urban; Jelly Roll.Photo:Steve Granitz/FilmMagic, Taylor Hill/WireImage, Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via GettyThe 2024CMT Music Awardsare going to be a party.On Tuesday, the awards show announced thatBailey Zimmerman,Jelly Roll,Keith Urban,Lainey WilsonandSam Huntwill join hostKelsea Ballerinias performers this year.Zimmerman is nominated for male video of the year for “Religiously;” Jelly Roll earned nods for video of the year, male video of the year and CMT performance of the year for “Need a Favor;” and Wilson is competing for video of the year and female video of the year for “Watermelon Moonshine,” as well as collaborative video of the year for “More Than Friends” with Lukas Nelson + Promise of The Real.Sam Hunt, Bailey Zimmerman.Jason Kempin/Getty, Marcus Ingram/GettyMeanwhile, Ballerini earned video of the year and CMT performance of the year nominations for “IF YOU GO DOWN (I’M GOIN’ DOWN TOO)," as well as a female video of the year nod for “Penthouse.“Urban and Hunt aren’t nominated this year.The fan-voted award show will air live from the Moody Center in Austin, Texas on April 7.News of this year’s performances comes after CMT announced the2024 nominations listand its top nominees last week, which include Ballerini, Jelly Roll, Wilson,Cody JohnsonandMegan Moroneywho earned three each.This year’s first-time nominees includeAmber Riley, Ashley Cooke,Bret Michaels, Chayce Beckham, Hozier, Koe Wetzel, Stephen Wilson Jr., Tyler Childers, Warren Zeiders andZach Bryan.In the evening’s most coveted category, video of the year, 16 acts will compete in the first round of voting. The artists being recognized includeKacey Musgraves,Darius Rucker,Mickey Guyton,Brothers Osborneand more.On April 1, the top six nominees from the first round of voting will be announced, while the final three nominees, from the second round of voting, will be revealed on show day.The award show will air live at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and will stream on Paramount+. Fans can vote atvote.cmt.com.Additional information about performers, presenters and details will be revealed soon.In aninterview with PEOPLEabout her fourth year hosting the award show, the “Penthouse” singer opened up about her feelings going into it solo for the first time.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Kelsea Ballerini attends the 2023 CMT Music Awards in Austin, Texas on April 2, 2023.Hubert Vestil/WireImage"It’s definitely new grounds for me,” she said. “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.“After three years of co-hosting withKane Brown, Ballerini said she may recruit some friends to join her during the three-hour show.“It’s really a big reunion and everyone wants to hang out, so I might just ask for some help where I can get it,” she added.
Lainey Wilson; Keith Urban; Jelly Roll.Photo:Steve Granitz/FilmMagic, Taylor Hill/WireImage, Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty
Steve Granitz/FilmMagic, Taylor Hill/WireImage, Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty
The 2024CMT Music Awardsare going to be a party.On Tuesday, the awards show announced thatBailey Zimmerman,Jelly Roll,Keith Urban,Lainey WilsonandSam Huntwill join hostKelsea Ballerinias performers this year.Zimmerman is nominated for male video of the year for “Religiously;” Jelly Roll earned nods for video of the year, male video of the year and CMT performance of the year for “Need a Favor;” and Wilson is competing for video of the year and female video of the year for “Watermelon Moonshine,” as well as collaborative video of the year for “More Than Friends” with Lukas Nelson + Promise of The Real.Sam Hunt, Bailey Zimmerman.Jason Kempin/Getty, Marcus Ingram/GettyMeanwhile, Ballerini earned video of the year and CMT performance of the year nominations for “IF YOU GO DOWN (I’M GOIN’ DOWN TOO),” as well as a female video of the year nod for “Penthouse.“Urban and Hunt aren’t nominated this year.The fan-voted award show will air live from the Moody Center in Austin, Texas on April 7.News of this year’s performances comes after CMT announced the2024 nominations listand its top nominees last week, which include Ballerini, Jelly Roll, Wilson,Cody JohnsonandMegan Moroneywho earned three each.This year’s first-time nominees includeAmber Riley, Ashley Cooke,Bret Michaels, Chayce Beckham, Hozier, Koe Wetzel, Stephen Wilson Jr., Tyler Childers, Warren Zeiders andZach Bryan.In the evening’s most coveted category, video of the year, 16 acts will compete in the first round of voting. The artists being recognized includeKacey Musgraves,Darius Rucker,Mickey Guyton,Brothers Osborneand more.On April 1, the top six nominees from the first round of voting will be announced, while the final three nominees, from the second round of voting, will be revealed on show day.The award show will air live at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and will stream on Paramount+. Fans can vote atvote.cmt.com.Additional information about performers, presenters and details will be revealed soon.In aninterview with PEOPLEabout her fourth year hosting the award show, the “Penthouse” singer opened up about her feelings going into it solo for the first time.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Kelsea Ballerini attends the 2023 CMT Music Awards in Austin, Texas on April 2, 2023.Hubert Vestil/WireImage"It’s definitely new grounds for me,” she said. “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.“After three years of co-hosting withKane Brown, Ballerini said she may recruit some friends to join her during the three-hour show.“It’s really a big reunion and everyone wants to hang out, so I might just ask for some help where I can get it,” she added.
The 2024CMT Music Awardsare going to be a party.
On Tuesday, the awards show announced thatBailey Zimmerman,Jelly Roll,Keith Urban,Lainey WilsonandSam Huntwill join hostKelsea Ballerinias performers this year.
Zimmerman is nominated for male video of the year for “Religiously;” Jelly Roll earned nods for video of the year, male video of the year and CMT performance of the year for “Need a Favor;” and Wilson is competing for video of the year and female video of the year for “Watermelon Moonshine,” as well as collaborative video of the year for “More Than Friends” with Lukas Nelson + Promise of The Real.
Sam Hunt, Bailey Zimmerman.Jason Kempin/Getty, Marcus Ingram/Getty
Jason Kempin/Getty, Marcus Ingram/Getty
Meanwhile, Ballerini earned video of the year and CMT performance of the year nominations for “IF YOU GO DOWN (I’M GOIN’ DOWN TOO),” as well as a female video of the year nod for “Penthouse.”
Urban and Hunt aren’t nominated this year.
The fan-voted award show will air live from the Moody Center in Austin, Texas on April 7.
News of this year’s performances comes after CMT announced the2024 nominations listand its top nominees last week, which include Ballerini, Jelly Roll, Wilson,Cody JohnsonandMegan Moroneywho earned three each.
This year’s first-time nominees includeAmber Riley, Ashley Cooke,Bret Michaels, Chayce Beckham, Hozier, Koe Wetzel, Stephen Wilson Jr., Tyler Childers, Warren Zeiders andZach Bryan.
In the evening’s most coveted category, video of the year, 16 acts will compete in the first round of voting. The artists being recognized includeKacey Musgraves,Darius Rucker,Mickey Guyton,Brothers Osborneand more.
On April 1, the top six nominees from the first round of voting will be announced, while the final three nominees, from the second round of voting, will be revealed on show day.
The award show will air live at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and will stream on Paramount+. Fans can vote atvote.cmt.com.
Additional information about performers, presenters and details will be revealed soon.
In aninterview with PEOPLEabout her fourth year hosting the award show, the “Penthouse” singer opened up about her feelings going into it solo for the first time.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Kelsea Ballerini attends the 2023 CMT Music Awards in Austin, Texas on April 2, 2023.Hubert Vestil/WireImage
Hubert Vestil/WireImage
“It’s definitely new grounds for me,” she said. “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.”
After three years of co-hosting withKane Brown, Ballerini said she may recruit some friends to join her during the three-hour show.“It’s really a big reunion and everyone wants to hang out, so I might just ask for some help where I can get it,” she added.
source: people.com
