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    Kelsea Ballerini Performs With Drag Queens At 2023 CMT Music Awards: “If You Go Down, I’m Goin’ Down Too”

    Posted on April 3, 2023

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Ballerini brought the retro vibes of her new music video to life at the coveted awards show.

    Cole Swindell and Courtney Little, Hallie Ray Light McCollum and Parker McCollum, HARDY and Caleigh Ryan, Brandi Johnson and Cody Johnson; Photos Courtesy of Getty Images for CMT

    Country Couples Turn Heads On 2023 CMT Music Awards Red Carpet: Cole Swindell, Parker McCollum, HARDY, Cody Johnson & More

    Posted on April 3, 2023

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    Nicole Palsa

    Love was in the air on the 2023 CMT Music Awards red carpet.

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    WATCH: Gary Clark Jr. Delivers Rockin’ Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute At 2023 CMT Music Awards

    Posted on April 3, 2023

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    Nicole Palsa

    Lainey Wilson and Jelly Roll were spotted in the crowd rocking out to the classic song.

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    Watch Keith Urban Perform His Latest Single “Brown Eyes Baby” at The 2023 CMT Music Awards

    Posted on April 3, 2023

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    Nicole Palsa

    “I love you Austin, thank you CMT,” Urban said.

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    Lainey Wilson Delivers Fiery Performance Of “Heart Like A Truck” At 2023 CMT Music Awards

    Posted on April 3, 2023

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Wilson also took home two CMT belt buckles during the coveted awards show.

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    Cody Johnson Dedicates His CMT Performance Of The Year Win To His Live Band & Crew

    Posted on April 3, 2023

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Johnson also performed his latest single, “Human.”

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    Shania Twain Honored With CMT Equal Play Award, Reflects On 30 Years Of Her Iconic Career

    Posted on April 3, 2023

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    Nicole Palsa

    “Let me start by saying ‘Let’s go girls,’ Twain said.

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    Jelly Roll Sweeps 2023 CMT Music Awards, Performs “NEED A FAVOR”

    Posted on April 3, 2023

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “I love y’all so much. Thank you, CMT Baby. Look at that, three awards in one night,” Jelly Roll said.

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    WATCH: Carly Pearce & Gwen Stefani Stun With Epic Performance Of No Doubt Hit At 2023 CMT Music Awards

    Posted on April 2, 2023

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “It’s an honor to have a song that was written so innocently many years ago and to be here today at the CMT Awards,” Stefani said.

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    Kane Brown & Katelyn Brown Prove They’re Truly In Love With 2023 CMT Music Awards Performance

    Posted on April 2, 2023

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Sporting coordinating black ensembles the couple delivered a flawless performance of the chart topping hit as they lovingly gazed in each other’s eyes. 

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    PHOTOS: Blake Shelton & Gwen Stefani Enjoy Date Night At 2023 CMT Music Awards

    Posted on April 2, 2023

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    Nicole Palsa

    The Voice coach and No Doubt singer were all smiles when they arrived to the 2023 CMT Music Awards red carpet.

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    Lainey Wilson & HARDY Nab CMT Collaborative Video Of The Year For “Wait In The Truck”

    Posted on April 2, 2023

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    Madeleine O’Connell

    Wilson and HARDY were on hand to accept the prestigious honor.

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    Jelly Roll & His Wife Bunnie XO Are All Smiles Arriving To 2023 CMT Music Awards Red Carpet

    Posted on April 2, 2023

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    Nicole Palsa

    Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO have been married since August 2016.

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    Jelly Roll Wins First-Ever CMT Music Awards: “They Let A Loser Win Tonight, Baby!”

    Posted on April 2, 2023

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “This is for the underdogs, baby, this is for the losers and the have-nots,” Jelly Roll said while accepting Breakthrough Male Video Of The Year.

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    Blake Shelton Returns To CMT Music Awards For First Time In Five Years With Performance Of “No Body”

    Posted on April 2, 2023

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    Andrew Wendowski

    The performance marked Shelton’s first time performing at the CMT Music Awards in five years.