NASHVILLE, TN — CMT kicks off the first-ever CMT MUSIC AWARDS WEEK tomorrow, April 9th at 9AM ET/PT featuring all-new original programming culminating with the “CMT Music Awards Extended Cut” featuring 30 extra minutes of bonus content and never-before-seen performances on Friday, April 15th at 8p/7c.
Additional show information is as follows:
- “HOT 20 COUNTDOWN LIVE” – April 9th at 9a/8c
“CMT Hot 20 Countdown” goes LIVE for the first time from downtown Nashville with a three-hour special hosted by Cody Alan, Rissi Palmer and Carissa Culiner*. CMT MUSIC AWARDS co-host KELSEA BALLERINI provides a sneak peek of the upcoming show, while CARRIE UNDERWOOD, the MVP of the CMT MUSIC AWARDS talks about her 23-award winning streak from her Las Vegas residency. “Hot 20” provides more behind-the-scenes action as hosts go backstage at show rehearsals and count down the week’s top music videos, with special appearances by BLAKE SHELTON, JIMMIE ALLEN, ELVIE SHANE and performances from TENILLE ARTS, CHAPEL HART and RISSI PALMER.
Production Credits: CMT’s Quinn Brown serves as Executive Producer. Ray Sells, Nicole Melton, Jennifer Devault and Dan Clark serve as Supervising Producers. Erin Mercer is Production Manager. Heather Graffagnino is Executives in Charge of Production. Leslie Fram is Executive in Charge of Talent. Donna Duncan is Director of Talent. Directed by Don Carr.
- “CMT MUSIC AWARDS NOMINATION SPECIAL” – April 10th at 9p/8c
CMT’S Cody Alan and Carissa Culiner host “CMT Music Awards Nomination Special” – a half-hour celebration featuring the star-packed list of CMT MUSIC AWARDS nominees. CMT’s most-winning artist CARRIE UNDERWOOD sits down for a brand new interview on her illustrious history with the awards show, superstar nominees KANE BROWN and THOMAS RHETT reflect on their nominated videos, and CMT MUSIC AWARDS co-host, actor ANTHONY MACKIE shares his excitement as he gets ready for Nashville’s biggest party!
Production Credits: CMT’s Quinn Brown serves as Executive Producer. Ray Sells, Nicole Melton, Jennifer Devault and Dan Clark serve as Supervising Producers. Erin Mercer is Production Manager. Heather Graffagnino is Executives in Charge of Production. Leslie Fram is Executive in Charge of Talent. Donna Duncan is Director of Talent.
- “CMT MUSIC AWARDS RED CARPET SPECIAL” – Monday, April 11th at 7p/6c
In the hour leading up to the 2022 CMT MUSIC AWARDS on CBS, hosts Cody Alan, Carissa Culiner and Ashley ShahAhmadi welcome a steady stream of country music superstars as they arrive at country music’s only entirely fan-voted awards show! Country star JORDAN DAVIS is set to kick up the energy on the CMT red carpet with a live performance of his #1 hit “Buy Dirt” and more.
Production Credits: Produced by CMT Hot 20 in partnership with Taillight TV. CMT’s Quinn Brown and Taillight TV’s Tom Forrest serve as Executive Producers. Lynn Glaser is Supervising Producer. Heather Graffagnino is Executive in Charge of Production. Donna Duncan is Director of Talent.
- “2022 CMT MUSIC AWARDS” – Monday April 11th at 8pm/7c
2022 CMT MUSIC AWARDS, will be airing LIVE from Nashville (8:00-11:00 PM LIVE ET/delayed PT) for its inaugural broadcast of Paramount’s signature country music tentpole on CBS Television Networks and streaming live and on demand on Paramount+*. Hosted by KELSEA BALLERINI and ANTHONY MACKIE at Municipal Auditorium, country music’s only entirely fan-voted award show will celebrate music’s biggest stars, bringing Music City’s one-of-a-kind energy to fans across the globe.
Production Credits: Executive Produced by Margaret Comeaux (CMT), John Hamlin (Switched On Entertainment), Leslie Fram (CMT) and Jason Owen (Sandbox Entertainment); Patrizia DiMaria (Ladypants Productions) is co-executive producer; Jackie Barba and Heather D. Graffagnino are executives in charge of production; Shanna Strassberg and Taryn Hurd are talent producers.
- “CMT CAMPFIRE SESSIONS: LITTLE BIG TOWN” – Tuesday, April 12th at 8p/7c
Inspired by the much-acclaimed CMT Digital series of the same name, “CMT Campfire Sessions” brings together a star-studded lineup of some of music’s biggest names as they strip down their biggest hits, share new music and swap stories with friends fireside for an intimate night of music. The series debuted in primetime in July 2021, with featured appearances from Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Keb’ Mo’, Kelsea Ballerini, Lady A, Miranda Lambert with Jack Ingram & Jon Randall, and Trisha Yearwood. Season Two is set to return Summer 2022; more information including premiere date and full artist lineup to follow.
Production Credits: CMT’s Margaret Comeaux and Taillight TV’s Tom Forrest serve as Executive Producers. Matt Houser serves as Producer. Jackie Barba and Heather D. Graffagnino are Executives in Charge of Production. Leslie Fram is Executive in Charge of Talent; Shanna Strassberg is Talent Producer.
- “CMT STORYTELLERS: BROOKS & DUNN” – Wednesday, April 13th at 8p/7c
“CMT Storytellers” gives fans a front row seat with behind the scenes access to their favorite artists and music. The 1-hour special showcases country superstars as they perform and share never-before-heard stories about how their iconic hits came to be in front of an intimate audience. Legendary duo Brooks & Dunn kicks off the series as they perform their hits including “Neon Moon,” “Red Dirt Road” and “Boot Scootin Boogie” and give an insider’s look at their songwriting process, life in the industry, and their career. The Storytellers franchise originally aired on VH1 from 1996-2015 and quickly became a cultural touchstone, featuring some of the biggest names in music including Garth Brooks, The Chicks, Pearl Jam, Elton John, Ed Sheeran, Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift, among others. Additional information on upcoming “CMT Storytellers” to follow. Future episodes to be available on Paramount+.
Production Credits: CMT’s Margaret Comeaux, Switched On Entertainment’s John Hamlin and Ladypants Productions’ Patrizia DiMaria serve as Executive Producers. Jackie Barba and Heather D. Graffagnino are Executives in Charge of Production. Leslie Fram is Executive in Charge of Talent; Shanna Strassberg is Talent Producer. Directed by Lauren Quinn.
- “CMT CROSSROADS: LEANN RIMES & FRIENDS” – Thursday, April 14th at 8/7c
multi-platinum, GRAMMY award-winning singer-songwriter LEANN RIMES will headline an upcoming installment of the iconic music series “CMT Crossroads.” Featuring a powerhouse lineup of ASHLEY MCBRYDE, BRANDY CLARK, CARLY PEARCE and MICKEY GUYTON, the all-female concert event celebrates Rimes’ 25th career anniversary and recognizes the path she blazed forward for women in the genres. From one-of-a-kind performances of her biggest chart-topping, genre-bending hits alongside new songs, the 90-minute special brings Rimes together with the next generation of female artists who have been inspired and heavily influenced by her music. Screener HERE.
Production Credits: Executive produced by CMT’s Margaret Comeaux and Switched On Entertainment’s John Hamlin. The Executives in Charge of Production are Jackie Barba and Heather D. Graffagnino. Leslie Fram is Executive in Charge of Talent; Shanna Strassberg is Talent Producer.
- “CMT MUSIC AWARDS EXTENDED CUT” – Friday, April 15th at 8p/7c
Following its original premiere on CBS, Nashville’s biggest party returns to CMT for a special extended cut including 30 extra minutes of bonus content and never-before-seen performances. Additional performances to be announced at a later date.
Production Credits: Executive Produced by Margaret Comeaux (CMT), John Hamlin (Switched On Entertainment), Leslie Fram (CMT) and Jason Owen (Sandbox Entertainment); Patrizia DiMaria (Ladypants Productions) is co-executive producer; Jackie Barba and Heather D. Graffagnino are executives in charge of production; Shanna Strassberg and Taryn Hurd are talent producers.
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*Paramount+ Premium subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service as well as on demand. Essential-tier subscribers will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.