The CMT Music Awards have come and gone yet again, and this year’s ceremony brought excitement, a star-studded lineup, and of course, the announcement of the winners. The 2023 CMT Music Awards celebrated the best of country music, honoring those who have made a significant impact in the industry over the past year. From fan favorites to rising stars, the winners represented the diverse voices and sounds that make country music so beloved. Keep reading to find out who walked away with the coveted CMT belt buckle trophy, in our complete winners list.
The CMT Music Awards is one of the most anticipated music events of the year. With the 2023 awards ceremony right around the corner, the excitement is at an all-time high. Fans, music artists, producers, and everyone involved in the music industry are eagerly waiting for the awards show to begin.
Each year, the CMT Music Awards recognizes the best music videos across several categories, including Video of the Year, Female Video of the Year, Male Video of the Year, Group/Duo Video of the Year, Collaborative Video of the Year, Breakthrough Female/ Male Video of the Year, and CMT Performance of the Year. This year, the show is hosting 21 first-time nominees, and Carrie Underwood, the most awarded artist in CMT history, is earning another nod.
Lainey Wilson, one of the most exciting newcomers to the country music scene, leads the nominations with four nods, including Performance of the Year and Female Video of the Year. She is followed by Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, and CMT Music Awards co-host Kane Brown, who each have three nominations.
The hosts of the 2023 CMT Music Awards are Kane Brown and Kelsea Ballerini, who is also a nominee. The awards ceremony airs on CBS at 8:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, live from the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. Fans who are unable to watch the live show on television can also stream it via Paramount+.
The complete list of nominations for the 2023 CMT Music Awards is as follows:
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
1. Blake Shelton – “No Body”
2. Carrie Underwood – “Hate My Heart”
3. Cody Johnson – “Human”
4. HARDY ft. Lainey Wilson – “wait in the truck”
5. Kane Brown & Katelyn Brown – “Thank God”
6. Morgan Wallen – “You Proof”
FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
1. Carly Pearce – “What He Didn’t Do”
2. Carrie Underwood – “Ghost Story”
3. Gabby Barrett – “Pick Me Up”
4. Kelsea Ballerini – “HEARTFIRST”
5. Lainey Wilson – “Heart Like a Truck”
6. Maren Morris – “Humble Quest”
7. Miranda Lambert – “Actin’ Up”
MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
1. Bailey Zimmerman – “Rock and a Hard Place”
2. Cody Johnson – “Human”
3. Cole Swindell – “She Had Me at Heads Carolina”
4. Jelly Roll – “Son of a Sinner”
5. Kane Brown – “Like I Love Country Music”
6. Luke Combs – “The Kind of Love We Make”
7. Morgan Wallen – “Wasted on You”
GROUP/DUO VIDEO OF THE YEAR
1. Dan + Shay – “You (Performance Video)”
2. Lady A – “Summer State of Mind”
3. Little Big Town – “Hell Yeah”
4. Parmalee – “Take My Name”
5. The War and Treaty – “That’s How Love Is Made”
6. Zac Brown Band – “Out in the Middle”
BREAKTHROUGH FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
1. Avery Anna – “Narcissist”
2. Kylie Morgan – “If He Wanted to He Would”
3. MacKenzie Porter – “Pickup”
4. Megan Moroney – “Tennessee Orange”
5. Morgan Wade – “Wilder Days”
6. Tiera Kennedy – “Found It in You”
BREAKTHROUGH MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
1. Bailey Zimmerman – “Fall in Love”
2. Corey Kent – “Wild as Her”
3. Drake Milligan – “Sounds Like Something I’d Do”
4. Jackson Dean – “Don’t Come Lookin'”
5. Jelly Roll – “Son of a Sinner”
6. Nate Smith – “Whiskey on You”
COLLABORATIVE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
1. Elle King ft. Dierks Bentley – “Worth a Shot”
2. HARDY ft. Lainey Wilson – “wait in the truck”
3. Ingrid Andress with Sam Hunt – “Wishful Drinking”
4. Kane Brown & Katelyn Brown – “Thank God”
5. Midland ft. Jon Pardi – “Longneck Way to Go”
6. Russell Dickerson ft. Jake Scott – “She Likes It”
7. Thomas Rhett & Katy Perry – “Where We Started”
CMT PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
1. Black Pumas & Mickey Guyton – “Colors” (from 2022 CMT MUSIC AWARDS)
2. Chris Stapleton – “Whenever You Come Around” (from “CMT Giants: Vince Gill”)
3. Cody Johnson – “‘Til You Can’t” (from 2022 CMT MUSIC AWARDS)
4. Cole Swindell & Lainey Wilson – “Never Say Never” (from 2022 CMT MUSIC AWARDS)
5. Darius Rucker – “Let Her Cry” (from “CMT Storytellers”)
6. Emmy Russell & Lukas Nelson – “Lay Me Down” (from “Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Loretta Lynn”)
7. LeAnn Rimes with Ashley McBryde & Carly Pearce – “One Way Ticket” (from “CMT Crossroads: LeAnn Rimes & Friends”)
8. Keith Urban – “Wild Hearts” (from 2022 CMT MUSIC AWARDS)
9. The Judds – “Love Can Build a Bridge” (from 2022 CMT MUSIC AWARDS)
10. Wynonna Judd & Brandi Carlile – “The Rose” (from “Naomi Judd: A River of Time Celebration”)
CMT DIGITAL-FIRST PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
1. Charley Crockett – “Time of the Cottonwood Trees” (from “CMT Campfire Sessions”)
2. Chris Young – “Gettin’ You Home” (from “CMT Stages”)
3. Ingrid Andress – “Wishful Drinking” (from “CMT Studio Sessions”)
4. Jelly Roll – “Son of a Sinner” (from “CMT All Access”)
5. Megan Moroney – “Tennessee Orange” (from “CMT Viral to Verified”)
6. Scotty McCreery – “Damn Strait” (from “CMT Campfire Sessions”)
As mentioned earlier, the most awarded artist in CMT history, Carrie Underwood, has earned another nod this year. She is accompanied by many first-time nominees, including Avery Anna, Bailey Zimmerman, Corey Kent, Drake Milligan, and Ingrid Andress, among many others. The awards show this year is undoubtedly packed with talented artists and hardworking professionals across various categories.
The 2023 CMT Music Awards is an event not to be missed, with an incredible lineup of performances, celebrity hosts, and countless nominations for some of the most talented artists in the world. Fans can catch all of the night’s winners on TV or via streaming the show on Paramount+. For more details and live coverage of the event, keep checking back with ETonline.
In conclusion, the 2023 CMT Music Awards promises to be an unforgettable night for the music industry. May the best nominees win, and may this year’s show be one for the ages.
As the curtains close on the 2023 CMT Music Awards, fans and music enthusiasts alike are left buzzing with excitement and anticipation for what’s to come next. This year, we witnessed some of the most incredible performances and talented artists taking home well-deserved accolades. From breakthrough artist awards to the coveted video of the year, the winners list speaks volumes about the exceptional talent and diversity in the country music industry. As we look forward to the future, we’re excited to see what opportunities and surprises the next CMT Music Awards will bring. Until then, let’s celebrate the outstanding artists who left an indelible mark on the 2023 ceremony and keep the spirit of country music alive!
