The CMT (Country Music Television) Music Awards took place on Sunday at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. The celebratory event, voted on by the fans, was hosted by Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown, who were both nominees this year and performed during the broadcast.
Kane, along with his spouse Katelyn Brown, made history by becoming the first husband-and-wife duo to win the coveted video of the year award at the end of Sunday night for their 2022 song “Thank God,” also marking the first time each of them have won in the category.
Rapper and country singer Jelly Roll won big as well on Sunday, taking home three trophies including male breakthrough video of the year.
The ceremony featured performances by Gwen Stefani, Carrie Underwood, LeAnn Rimes, Keith Urban and Alanis Morissette, who made her CMT debut with a performance that celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the “CMT Next Women of Country.”
Country music icon Shania Twain received the 2023 “CMT Equal Play Award,” and Stevie Ray Vaughan and Lynyrd Skynyrd were honoured with tribute performances by various artists. Underwood remains the CMT Awards all-time winner with 25 wins total, but did not take home any trophies on Sunday. Check out the full list of winners on RollingStone.
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