CMT Music Awards 2021: Performers, Hosts and Everything We Know About the Show

CMT Music Awards celebrated all the genre's brightest stars on Wednesday, with a fun, joyful ceremony jam-packed with exciting performances.The star-studded ceremony — hosted by Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown, who were also big winners and performers -- featured a slew of powerful performances, from Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett, Mickey Guyton and Luke Bryan, just to name a few.The show also featured a performance from H.E.R., marking her first-ever country awards show appearance, during which

Hitting the town! Kane Brown and his wife, Katelyn Jae, were among the few country music couples who attended the 2021 CMT Music Awards on Wednesday, June 9.

That’s how it’s done! Carrie Underwood brought down the house while performing with NEEDTOBREATHE at the 2021 CMT Music Awards on Wednesday, June 9.

It's one of country music's biggest nights as the CMT Music Awards celebrate some of the biggest achievements in the genre's music videos produced over the last year. The event was certainly star-studded with appearances from Luke Bryan to Carrie Underwood and beyond.

The Country Music Television (CMT) Music Awards are here. The star-studded event kicked off from Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday evening with a performance by Lady A.The trio was joined onstage by Carly Pearce and Lindsay Ell.  Ell stepped in after Gabby Barrett bowed out, citing "personal circumstances." Cameras then took viewers to a farm where Chris Stapleton performed "Arkansas."  Following the two performances, hosts Kane Brown and Kelsea Ballerini took the stage.

Focusing on baby No. 4! Thomas Rhett attended the 2021 CMT Music Awards without his pregnant wife, Lauren Akins, by his side.

Carly Pearce, Lady A, and Lindsay Ell are kicking off the 2021 CMT Music Awards!

Miranda Lambert is taking over the 2021 CMT Music Awards stage!

Puppy love! Lindsay Ell revealed the surprising way she broke her foot after debuting a silver cast at the 2021 CMT Music Awards on Wednesday, June 9.

Yee-haw! Miranda Lambert honored her Texas roots during her showstopping 2021 CMT Music Awards performance on Wednesday, June 9.

2021 CMT Music Awards. The fan-voted awards ceremony is hosted by Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown, and our favorite country musicians have dressed to the nines for the big night.The event will also feature performances from H.E.R., Chris Stapleton, Lady A, Mickey Guyton, Miranda Lambert, Ingrid Andress, Thomas Rhett and so many more.Ballerini looked like a real-life Barbie in a shiny hot pink LaQuan Smith bustier top and matching moto-style pants. Guyton was a vision in yellow.

Little Big Town is arriving in style for country music’s big night!

Lady A is taking over the red carpet!

Kelsea Ballerini is pulling out all the stops for the 2021 CMT Music Awards!The 27-year-old singer, who is hosting the annual awards show with Kane Brown in Nashville, Tennessee, on Wednesday, turned heads on the red carpet, giving us ultimate Barbie vibes. Ballerini wore a tight-fitting hot pink top by designer LaQuan Smith, which she paired with matching pants and heels.For her beauty look, Ballerini rocked a middle part, keeping her platinum blonde locks down with a subtle wave.

The Browns have arrived at country music’s big night!

Thomas Rhett is hitting the red carpet!

Kelsea Ballerini is pulling out all the stops for the 2021 CMT Music Awards!The 27-year-old singer, who is hosting the annual awards show with Kane Brown in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, turned heads on the red carpet, giving us ultimate Barbie vibes. Ballerini wore a tight-fitting hot pink top, which she paired with matching pants and heels.For her beauty look, Ballerini rocked a middle part, keeping her platinum blonde locks down with a subtle wave.

Yee-haw! Country stars traded in their cowboy boots for couture, making the 2021 CMT Music Awards a seriously glamorous event.