Everything to Know About the 2022 CMT Music Awards: Hosts, Performers and More

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Everything to Know About the 2022 CMT Music Awards: Hosts, Performers and More

Party in Music City! Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean and more of country's biggest stars will be honored at the 2022 CMT Music Awards. Nominations were announced on March 16, with Kane Brown earning more nods than any other artist. Underwood, 39, is up for Video of the Year and Collaborative Video of the Year for "If I Didn't Love You," her hit duet with Aldean, 45. The American Idol alum has the most awards in the show's history with 23 wins under her belt and could further solidify her superstar status with this year's nods. The 2022 ceremony will celebrate more than just Nashville's A-listers, with crossover collaborations rounding out the CMT Performance of the Year category. H.E.R. and Chris Stapleton are nominated for their 2021 CMT Music Awards version of "Hold On," along with Mickey Guyton's 2021 performance of "Friendship Train" featuring Gladys Knight and Breland and other star-studded duets. [jwplayer w4EQGPPy-zhNYySv2] Last fall, Guyton was honored as CMT's Breakthrough Artist of the Year. While accepting the trophy, the "Black Like Me" singer got emotional as she reflected on her long journey to stardom. "When the Lord closes a door, somewhere he opens a window, and in my case he shattered a whole glass ceiling," the Texas native gushed in October 2021. "Three years ago, this was not even a possibility for me. I'd completely given up on myself and my dream to sing a genre of music that I hold so close to my heart. ... If you just take a moment and step outside of yourselves, you will see and hear some of the most beautiful music that you'll ever hear from so many amazing people." With tears in her eyes, the "Remember Her Name" artist continued, "So to that little 7-year-old Black girl at home, to that indigenous boy, to that LGBTQIA+ teen, and that Latino boy or girl, and anyone marginalized and unseen — and yes, even to the haters on social media — this is for you. ... I am blown away. I am so grateful." Guyton's rise to the top of the genre has been a long time coming. Not only is she up for multiple Grammy Awards this year, but she also kicked off Super Bowl LVI with a moving rendition of the national anthem. Ahead of her NFL outing, she opened up about learning from those who paved the way. "Online, some people feel the need to bully, and it's so hard not to let that stuff get to you," she told Entertainment Tonight in October 2021. "But then Carrie [Underwood] was like, 'Stay offline. They can't get to you if you can't hear them,' and I think that is a lesson that I think everyone should learn." Scroll down for everything to know about the 2022 CMT Music Awards so far, including how to watch and who's hosting: [podcast_block]

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Everything to Know About the 2022 CMT Music Awards: Hosts, Performers and More

Party in Music City! Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean and more of country's biggest stars will be honored at the 2022 CMT Music Awards. Nominations were announced on March 16, with Kane Brown earning more nods than any other artist. Underwood, 39, is up for Video of the Year and Collaborative Video of the Year for "If I Didn't Love You," her hit duet with Aldean, 45. The American Idol alum has the most awards in the show's history with 23 wins under her belt and could further solidify her superstar status with this year's nods. The 2022 ceremony will celebrate more than just Nashville's A-listers, with crossover collaborations rounding out the CMT Performance of the Year category. H.E.R. and Chris Stapleton are nominated for their 2021 CMT Music Awards version of "Hold On," along with Mickey Guyton's 2021 performance of "Friendship Train" featuring Gladys Knight and Breland and other star-studded duets. [jwplayer w4EQGPPy-zhNYySv2] Last fall, Guyton was honored as CMT's Breakthrough Artist of the Year. While accepting the trophy, the "Black Like Me" singer got emotional as she reflected on her long journey to stardom. "When the Lord closes a door, somewhere he opens a window, and in my case he shattered a whole glass ceiling," the Texas native gushed in October 2021. "Three years ago, this was not even a possibility for me. I'd completely given up on myself and my dream to sing a genre of music that I hold so close to my heart. ... If you just take a moment and step outside of yourselves, you will see and hear some of the most beautiful music that you'll ever hear from so many amazing people." With tears in her eyes, the "Remember Her Name" artist continued, "So to that little 7-year-old Black girl at home, to that indigenous boy, to that LGBTQIA+ teen, and that Latino boy or girl, and anyone marginalized and unseen — and yes, even to the haters on social media — this is for you. ... I am blown away. I am so grateful." Guyton's rise to the top of the genre has been a long time coming. Not only is she up for multiple Grammy Awards this year, but she also kicked off Super Bowl LVI with a moving rendition of the national anthem. Ahead of her NFL outing, she opened up about learning from those who paved the way. "Online, some people feel the need to bully, and it's so hard not to let that stuff get to you," she told Entertainment Tonight in October 2021. "But then Carrie [Underwood] was like, 'Stay offline. They can't get to you if you can't hear them,' and I think that is a lesson that I think everyone should learn." Scroll down for everything to know about the 2022 CMT Music Awards so far, including how to watch and who's hosting: [podcast_block]

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When Is It?

The 2022 CMT Music Awards are set for Monday, April 11, at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium and will be broadcast on CBS. A special extended edition of the ceremony with bonus content will air on CMT Friday, April 15.

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Who's Hosting?

Kelsea Ballerini is returning to the awards show's stage for the second year in a row. She's joined by Marvel star Anthony Mackie.

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Who's Performing?

Maren Morris will duet with husband Ryan Hurd, while Cole Swindell will team up with Lainey Wilson for their Video of the Year-nominated hit, "Never Say Never." Country music mainstays — including Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban, Luke Combs and Little Big Town — are also lined up to perform.

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Who's Nominated?

Kacey Musgraves' album Star-Crossed earned her a handful of nominations, including Female Video of the Year. Brown leads the pack with four total nods, while Guyton follows closely behind with three. Newcomers Breland, Priscilla Block and Elvie Shane are just a few of the rising country stars up for Breakthrough Video of the Year.

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How to Vote

Fans can help their favorite artists stay in the running via the CMT website, where general voting is open until April 4. The final selection of nominees will be announced on show day.

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Who's Bowing Out?

Just one day before he was set to tape his performance, a CMT spokesperson announced that Combs — who is nominated for Video of the Year and Male Video of the Year — would no longer take part in the show after testing positive for COVID-19. "Unfortunately, Luke Combs won’t be with us tomorrow,” the statement read, per Country Now. “He is quarantined with COVID. He’s bummed to miss seeing everyone!”