We absolutely love any time we get a chance to attend any of CMT’s events. The CMT Music Awards is a favorite of ours that happens just before CMA Music Festival in Nashville and always is a highlight of our week.
What I like most about the CMT Music Awards is that it is fan voted, beautifully-produced, and like the Golden Globes, they don’t take things too seriously. There is always a fun and hip aspect of it like during the opening sketch with hosts Little Big Town at a news desk with various country artists spotted around town as they played off the hype surrounding the recent royal wedding and our own country bachelors. I think my favorite was Darius Rucker dressed as the Queen. It always is humorous and leads to a more relaxed feel to the whole night. I just love the whole vibe of it.
This year, CMT decided to add their own events leading up to the awards show on June 6th. There was the inaugural “Paws & Play” Music Festival on June 3rd partnering with Pedigree Dog Food encouraging dog lovers to enjoy a day in the park with activities that families and dogs all would enjoy. If you did not come with a dog, you could adopt one on-site thanks to the Nashville Humane Society. Plus, Cassadee Pope performed during the festival. A night of music on June 4th presented by Ram Trucks “Drive: Artists To Watch” at the CMT Music Awards at TopGolf with LANCO, Devin Dawson, and Walker Hayes. On June 5th & 6th the CMT Music Awards And Bar-S Block Party at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center Plaza each afternoon featuring free food, meet and greets, and performances from Kelleigh Bannen, The Sisterhood Band, Bailey Bryan, Tyler Rich, Carly Pearce, Morgan Evans, and Delta Rae.
CMT Crossroads taped with Leon Bridges and Luke Combs downtown on an outdoor stage on Broadway on June 5th. On June 6th, CMT Sweat With Barry’s Bootcamp at Schermerhorn Symphony Center Plaza. Fans joined with Barry’s top national trainers for an early-morning workout, along with a performance by singer/songwriter Kalie Shorr, music curated by DJ Ivy, appearance by Danielle Bradbery as they turned the early morning into the ultimate calorie-shredding exercise session. On June 6th, CMT and Hershey’s threw a free karaoke party, Hershey’s “Certified Country Gold” at the CMT Music Awards all day long from 1pm-7pm at the Bridgestone Plaza. Fans were invited to hop on the karaoke RV, grab a mic and belt out Country Gold hits. Fans enjoyed free Hershey’s Gold, a digital photo booth and certified gold prizes, including a chance to attend the CMT Music Awards that night.
Stand outs for me during the night included being on the red carpet interviewing Drake White, The Sisterhood Band, Maggie Rose, Shenandoah, and many more. The fun opening of the show was highly-entertaining. Thoroughly-enjoyed Carrie Underwood’s stellar performance surrounded by sparkling beads hanging from above the stage to the floor. Florida Georgia Line’s performance was probably my favorite of theirs that I’ve seen with a vibey, stripped down performance.
Can’t wait to see what they do next year! Stay tuned for a video from our night on the red carpet!
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