2023 CMT Music Awards!The first round of performers for the upcoming awards show was announced on Tuesday and includes stars like Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, co-host Kelsea Ballerini and more.The names join previously announced performers Carrie Underwood and co-host Kane Brown and his wife, Katelyn Brown. A Video of the Year nominee, Shelton recently spoke with ET about why he thinks the CMT Music Awards «means more» than your typical awards show — and it boils down to the fans.«Our industry, there’s so many under-the-table political things going on, it’s always nice to win any award, but when you know for sure [that] fans took the time and they voted for you, then that means the world.»«I love being able to be a part of a show like that because I just feel like they have more credibility to me,» he added.
Kane Brown on Hosting the CMT Music Awards With Kelsea Ballerini and Performing With Wife Katelyn (Exclusive)
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Kane Brown was asked to return and host this year's CMT Music Awards, it was an «immediate yes!»The country music star is preparing for his third consecutive hosting gig at the upcoming awards show, and he'll have friend and fellow performer Kelsea Ballerini by his side once again.«My first CMT was my first award,» Brown told ET's Cassie DiLaura, explaining what the show means to him. "[It's the] only award show I've hosted and it's just cool, getting to keep doing it and getting to keep getting more comfortable.«Noting that he hopes to „bring the excitement“ to this year's show, Brown praised Ballerini as a „natural sweetheart“ who is the perfect hosting partner.»It's cool to be doing it with somebody I'm familiar with," he added.
«I'm very shy. So if I was doing it with a stranger, I don't know how it'd go.»While he's had experience hosting the show before, this year's CMT Music Awards will feature an exciting first for Brown: performing alongside his wife, Katelyn.The pair's duet, «Thank God,» reached number one on the Country Airplay chart in February 2023, making it the second duet by a married couple to top the chart — following Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's «It's Your Love» in 1997.They'll take the stage at the CMT Music Awards for the first televised performance of the song, and Katelyn admitted to ET that she's a bit nervous about the moment.«I think the difference is, at Kane's shows, I know that they're there for him.
They love us. They love our family.
And so it's just like a whole different audience,» she shared. "[At the CMTs], I know he's out there in front of his peers and other artists and stuff like that. So it definitely adds a little bit more nerves to it.«The awards show producers have nothing but
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Blake Shelton, Kelsea Ballerini, Keith Urban, Carly Pearce and More to Perform at 2023 CMT Music Awards
2023 CMT Music Awards!The first round of performers for the upcoming awards show was announced on Tuesday and includes stars like Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, co-host Kelsea Ballerini and more.The names join previously announced performers Carrie Underwood and co-host Kane Brown and his wife, Katelyn Brown. A Video of the Year nominee, Shelton recently spoke with ET about why he thinks the CMT Music Awards «means more» than your typical awards show — and it boils down to the fans.«Our industry, there’s so many under-the-table political things going on, it’s always nice to win any award, but when you know for sure [that] fans took the time and they voted for you, then that means the world.»«I love being able to be a part of a show like that because I just feel like they have more credibility to me,» he added.
‘65’ Directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods Wanted to Make a Movie ‘That Would Make the 11-Year-Old Versions of Ourselves Giddy’ (Video)
“65” has arrived.The new sci-fi thriller stars Adam Driver as a space traveler who crash lands on a foreign planet after his ship is struck by asteroids. Except that this isn’t an alien planet, it’s earth 65 million years ago. And he’s not dealing with marauding alien creatures; he’s battling dinosaurs.
CMT Music Awards Nominations Led by Lainey Wilson, Kane Brown, Cody Johnson, Jelly Roll
Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Nominations for the 2023 CMT Music Awards are led by country’s woman of the moment, Lainey Wilson, with four, followed by three apiece for Cody Johnson, newcomer Jelly Roll and the show’s recurring co-host, Kane Brown. For the second year in a row, the three-hour telecast will be getting its premiere network airing on CMT’s big sister network, CBS — along with a livestream on Paramount+ — and for the first time, it will be based out of Austin. The show goes out live from the Moody Center April 2 at 8 p.m. ET on the broadcast network and airs tape-delayed in the same time slot on the west coast. Several days after the broadcast and streaming premiere, the show will appear on its titular network, CMT, as an “extended cut” with 30 minutes of additional material, bringing the running time there to three and a half hours. That expanded edition bows on CMT April 6 at 8 ET/PT.
CMT Music Awards 2023 Nominations: Lainey Wilson Leads Roster – Complete List
Country music singer-songwriter Lainey Wilson leads this year’s roster of CMT Music Awards nominations with a total of four nominations, including Video of the Year, Female Video of the Year, Collaborative Video of the Year and CMT Performance of the Year.
2023 CMT Music Awards Nominees: Lainey Wilson, Kane Brown and More
CMT Music Awards will have plenty of familiar faces — and a whole lot of new ones. Lainey Wilson leads the charge with four noms, including Performance of the Year and Female Video of the Year. Tied with three nominees apiece are first-time nominee Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, and CMT Music Awards co-host Kane Brown.Across all categories, CMT is recognizing 21 first-time nominees.Meanwhile, the first round of nominations for the highly coveted Video of the Year award has 16 acts, including another nod for Carrie Underwood, who reigns as the most awarded artist in CMT history with a total of 25 wins.
CMT Music Awards 2023: See the Full List of Nominees
They perform — you vote! Plug in the amps and dust off your best boots: The 2023 CMT Music Award nominations are here, and the list is jam-packed with the best names in country music today.
Kelsea Ballerini Claps Back at Rumors That Her Romance With Chase Stokes Is a PR Stunt
Kelsea Ballerini is clapping back at rumors. Amid the 29-year-old singer's romance with Chase Stokes, she took to her Instagram story to deny that their relationship is a PR stunt.In the pic, which Stokes first posted, Ballerini sits on the 30-year-old star's lap as he adjusts the strap on her dress.«idk seems staged.
Kelsea Ballerini Performs Song Inspired by Morgan Evans Divorce During 'SNL' Musical Guest Debut
Kelsea Ballerini made her musical guest debut with what appeared to be a slight dig at ex Morgan Evans.Ballerini, who performed the track, «Blindsided» from her new breakup album,, noticeably added some extra lyrics to the end of the song to seemingly take aim at Evans amid their ongoing divorce drama.Following the final chorus, Ballerini looked straight into the camera, and sang, «Now you're singing out loud on the radio/You couldn't say it to my face/You would've searched the whole world over/Yeah, sure. Ok.»She also performed her hit ballad, «Penthouse,» off the same album.Ballerini's scorching lyrics come after a bit of back-and-forth between the 29-year-old singer and her ex.
Chase Stokes Officially Confirms He's Dating Kelsea Ballerini
Chase Stokes has confirmed he and Kelsea Ballerini are dating.The star appeared with Sheinelle Jones on the show and responded affirmatively that he and the country music star are in a relationship. While teasing Ballerini's scheduled appearance on, Jones informed viewers, «For those who don't know, they're dating,» to which Stokes responded with a simple, «Mhm.»And, for the record, he's a fan of her music.«Absolutely I'm a fan,» he said.
Chase Stokes Confirms He’s Dating Kelsea Ballerini After Making Public Debut As A Couple
Chase Stokes dropped by NBC’s “Today” on Friday, March 3 to promote the new season of his Netflix hit “Outer Banks”.
Kelsea Ballerini & Chase Stokes Take Their Romance to the Rangers Game in NYC!
It looks like Chase Stokes will be supporting his girlfriend Kelsea Ballerini at her big night on Saturday Night Live this weekend!
Kelsea Ballerini Feels 'Free' With Chase Stokes, Source Says
Kelsea Ballerini is enjoying her new beau, Chase Stokes, and not focused on anything negative. A source tells ET, the 29-year-old country music superstar is feeling better than ever in her new relationship.«Kelsea is focusing on the good things in her life and her relationship with Chase,» the source says. «They’re having a great time together. Chase has been super supportive of her, and they are there for each other both professionally and in their personal lives.»The «Hole in the Bottle» singer and the star sparked dating rumorsin January.
Morgan Evans Releases Five-Part Docuseries for 'Over For You' Song Following Kelsea Ballerini Divorce
Morgan Evans is channeling his breakup pain on-screen in a five-part docuseries for his song «Over for You.» The track, written about his divorce from Kelsea Ballerini, was released in October, just two months after Ballerini filed to end their marriage. The series sees Evans detail his return to the stage with the «most personal» song he's ever written and shared with his fans.In the song, the Australian-born country star shares that he was blindsided by his then-wife's actions.
Chase Stokes Supports Girlfriend Kelsea Ballerini With A Kissing Pic On IG After A Messy Week!
Things are heating up between Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes!
New Music Friday: Adam Lambert, The Weeknd, Karol G & More!
It’s Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday — especially when it’s New Music Friday! We’re breaking down this week’s best new tracks to keep on your radar.
Kelsea Ballerini Kisses Chase Stokes In Loved-Up Selfie
Now that their romance is out in the open, Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini aren’t holding back on the PDA.
Outer Banks' Chase Stokes Shares PDA Photo with Girlfriend Kelsea Ballerini: 'I Miss You'
Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini‘s relationship is heating up!
Chase Stokes Shares Adorable Photo of Kelsea Ballerini Kissing Him
Chase Stokes is missing his leading lady!The star took to his Instagram Story to share a photo of his boo, Kelsea Ballerini — who is currently on tour -- giving him a kiss on the cheek. The sweet shot sees the «Half of My Hometown» singer's arms wrapped around the actor, who is all smiles as he holds on to Ballerini's hands.«imy,» Stokes wrote alongside the pic, short for «I miss you,» adding a red heart emoji.The pic comes just days after Ballerini sat down with Alex Cooper on the podcast, for a tell-all interview, where she dishes on her divorce from Morgan Evans and the cute way she made the first move on Stokes.«I think I grieved a lot of the marriage in the marriage, and so I think I was ready to open back up,» she said of kicking things off with Stokes just months after her divorce was finalized.
