01of 07Kelsea Ballerini Hosted (and Performed!) from HomecmtHavingtested positive for COVID-19, Ballerini got creative when it came to hosting the 2022 CMT Awards from the comfort of her own home. Ballerini not only kept up with her hosting duties, but performed her song,“HEARTFIRST"from her backyard!
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Kelsea Ballerini Hosted (and Performed!) from Home
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Havingtested positive for COVID-19, Ballerini got creative when it came to hosting the 2022 CMT Awards from the comfort of her own home. Ballerini not only kept up with her hosting duties, but performed her song,“HEARTFIRST"from her backyard!
02of 07While Anthony Mackie and Kane Brown Held Down the Fort in PersonJeff Kravitz/GettyDon’t worry,Anthony Mackie and Kane Brownmade sure to keep things rockin' in-person, with first-time host Mackie cracking plenty of jokes to keep the audience laughing.
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While Anthony Mackie and Kane Brown Held Down the Fort in Person
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Don’t worry,Anthony Mackie and Kane Brownmade sure to keep things rockin' in-person, with first-time host Mackie cracking plenty of jokes to keep the audience laughing.
03of 07Carrie Underwood Delivered a High-Flying PerformanceWhile singing her song, “Ghost Story,” Underwood took to the air in a dramatic lavender ensemble, performing on aerial silks as she belted her ballad.
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Carrie Underwood Delivered a High-Flying Performance
While singing her song, “Ghost Story,” Underwood took to the air in a dramatic lavender ensemble, performing on aerial silks as she belted her ballad.
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The Judds Brought the House Down
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Country’s favorite mother-daughter duo, Wynonna andNaomi Juddtook the CMT Awards show stage, making their first televised appearance in 20 years.
05of 07Maddie Got Teary Eyed Accepting Her CMT Award Without Her Partner, Taylor DyecmtIn a sweet and emotional moment, Maddie Marlow Font was moved to tears while accepting the award for group/dup video of the year for “Woman You Got” in person as her Maddie & Tae partner, Taylor Dye, appeared virtually. Dye recently brought home her daughter Leighton following53 days in the NICUafter being born three months early.“I can’t do it without you,” Marlow Font sniffled while giving her acceptance speech as Dye looked on.
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Maddie Got Teary Eyed Accepting Her CMT Award Without Her Partner, Taylor Dye
In a sweet and emotional moment, Maddie Marlow Font was moved to tears while accepting the award for group/dup video of the year for “Woman You Got” in person as her Maddie & Tae partner, Taylor Dye, appeared virtually. Dye recently brought home her daughter Leighton following53 days in the NICUafter being born three months early.
“I can’t do it without you,” Marlow Font sniffled while giving her acceptance speech as Dye looked on.
06of 07Maren Morris Performed with Her Husband, Ryan HurdKevin Mazur/GettyCouples who play at the CMT Awards together, stay together! Morris and Hurd performed her song “I Can’t Love You Anymore” onstage at the 2022 awards.
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Maren Morris Performed with Her Husband, Ryan Hurd
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Couples who play at the CMT Awards together, stay together! Morris and Hurd performed her song “I Can’t Love You Anymore” onstage at the 2022 awards.
07of 07A Beautiful Performance of ‘Pray’Mike Coppola/GettyJimmie Allen, Monica and Little Big Town gave us all goosebumps when they sang their soulful ballad, “Pray.” The performers wore white ensembles as fog hit the stage for an ethereal vibe.
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A Beautiful Performance of ‘Pray’
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Jimmie Allen, Monica and Little Big Town gave us all goosebumps when they sang their soulful ballad, “Pray.” The performers wore white ensembles as fog hit the stage for an ethereal vibe.
source: people.com
