Overview of 2023 CMT Music Awards
The 2023 CMT Music Awards was an exciting night for country music fans as some of the biggest names in the industry gathered at Austin’s Moody Center on April 2nd. The event was broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+. Kane Brown and Kelsea Ballerini co-hosted the show and there were several standout performances from the likes of Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, and many others.
Lainey Wilson leads nominations with four
One of the highlights of the night was when Lainey Wilson won four nominations at the CMT awards. Her song “Things A Man Outta Do” won Video of the Year, Female Video of the Year, Breakthrough Female Video of the Year, and CMT DigitalFirst Performance of the Year.
Shania Twain honored with CMT Equal Pay Award
Shania Twain was also honored with the prestigious CMT Equal Pay Award for her work to promote gender equality in the music industry.
Jelly Roll’s experience at the 2023 CMT Music Awards
Jelly Roll was one of the stars of the evening, as he received three nominations for his song “Son Of A Sinner.” This was Jelly Roll’s first-ever live TV performance, and he was excited to see Gwen Stefani on the red carpet as well as impressed by her performance during the awards show.
Jelly Roll wins first CMT Music Award for Digital-First Performance
The highlight of Jelly Roll’s night came when he won the CMT Music Award for Digital-First Performance for “Son of a Sinner.” This was his first-ever win at a major country music award show. The award recognizes outstanding performances on CMT’s digital content platforms and Jelly Roll was proud to receive the recognition.
Song self-reflective and deals with personal struggles
“Son of a Sinner” is a deeply personal song that deals with Jelly Roll’s own struggles. It is the second single from his 2021 album “Ballads of the Broken” and his first country music offering. The song resonates with fans due to its honesty and vulnerability.
Jelly Roll’s Whitsitt Chapel album release
Jelly Roll’s debut full-length country album, “Whitsitt Chapel,” will be released on June 2. He is excited about this new chapter in his career and hopes that his music will continue to connect with people around the world.
Conclusion
Overall, the 2023 CMT Music Awards was an exciting event for country music fans, and Jelly Roll’s win for Digital-First Performance was a highlight of the evening. With his new album set to be released in just a few weeks, it is clear that he is one to watch in the world of country music.
In addition to celebrating country music, the news outlet also covered other aspects of the awards ceremony, including the best-dressed celebrities on the red carpet and Taste of Country’s top ten times that the CMT Music Awards got it wrong. Furthermore, they ranked every host of the CMT Awards, highlighting some of the most memorable moments from past events.
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