CMT Music Awards 2021: Thomas Rhett Attends Without Pregnant Lauren Akins Amid ‘Sick’ Day

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.

Mickey Guyton and Gladys Knight are the singing duo we didn't know we needed!The 37-year-old country singer and the soul and R&B icon teamed up for a powerful and uplifting performance during the 2021 CMT Music Awards on Wednesday. Hosted by Kane Brown and Kelsea Ballerini in Nashville, Tennessee, Guyton and Knight, 77, stepped out together in stunning ensembles as they belted out «The Friendship Train.»Guyton first began the performance singing «Cross Country» with Breland.

Lady A is ready to get back on the road and play their new music. The group, who just announced their new album, , Wednesday, spoke with ET's Cassie DiLaura ahead of the 2021 CMT Music Awards about what fans can expect from their new music and upcoming tour.«We've been working hard,» Lady A's Dave Haywood told ET.

2021 CMT Music Awards were full of #RelationshipGoals.Hosted by Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown, the red carpet at the annual awards show Nashville, Tennessee, on Wednesday was filled with country music's finest. While many showed off their stylish looks, it was the gorgeous and swoon-worthy power couples that made us turn heads.

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!

2021 CMT Music Awards are here! Some of country music's biggest stars have turned out to see who will take home the coveted awards.Going into this year's show, hosts Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown actually led the pack in nominations, with Brown getting four noms — including Video of the Year, Male Video of the Year, Collaborative Video of the Year and Best Family Feature.Meanwhile, Ballerini tied with Miranda Lambert and Little Big Town with a grand total of three nominations each.ET will be

Lady A is taking over the red carpet!

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

Thomas Rhett is hitting the red carpet!