Celebrate the Heart of Country, Americana, and Roots Music!

Drop Us A Line, Y'all

Y'all interested in advertising, partnering up, contributing stories, joining our team, or just got a question? Well, don't be shy, drop us a line!

Follow Us

Update on the 2020 CMT Music Awards

by
  • Arden is a Senior Country Music Journalist for Country Thang Daily, specializing in classic hits and contemporary chart-toppers.
  • Prior to joining Country Thang Daily, Arden wrote for Billboard and People magazine, covering country music legends and emerging artists.
  • Arden holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Tennessee, with a minor in Music Studies.

The 2020 CMT Music Awards is drawing closer and with just 8 days to go, more and more names have been added to the current roster of performers and collaborations.

It was announced earlier that Kane Brown was named as one of this year’s host for the music awards. Brown was elated for the opportunity to co-host this year’s awards night. Sarah Hyland will also be co-hosting this year’s event. There are yet 2 more celebrity hosts that are yet to be announced. With that being said, let’s not forget how Little Big Town took the honor to host the awards night in the past two years.

StarStudded Performances

Aside from the new celebrity hosts, the 2020 CMT Music Awards will surely be a country music festival as the network announced the name of country artists that will be added to the first batch of performers released earlier.

It has been announced that Gabby Barrett, Morgan Wallen, Sam Hunt, and Shania Twitt will be appearing during the show’s telecast. Collaborations of Kelsea Ballerini with Noah Cyrus and Luke Combs with Brooks & Dunn will also be featured on the show.

Now, more artists were announced as part of the performing roster which includes Ashley McBride, Dan + Shay, Kane Brown, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, and Maren Morris. In addition, we’ll also have Ram Trucks, Side Stage performers Caylee Hammack, HARDY, Ingrid Andress, Mickey Guton, Riley Green, and Travis Denning.

Nominees

This year, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, and Thomas Rhett are the top nominees. Each of them has 6 nominations under their name.

Crossovers will be Honored this Year

The 2020 CMT Music Awards will be honoring artists who originally are not country music artists but have significant collaboration with one. This includes Gwen Stefani who earned her first nomination with her boyfriend Blake Shelton for their “Nobody Like You” video. Justin Bieber is also nominated for his collaboration with Dan + Shay in “10,000 Hours” while Marshmello is a first-time nominee for his song with Kane Brown, “One Thing Right.”

How to Watch

Like almost every major event this year, the 2020 CMT Music Awards will be held virtually. Fans could stay tuned on MT, MTV, MTV2, Logo, Paramount Network, Pop TV, and TV Land on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. ET. Several live TV streaming services include one or more of these channels, including fuboTV, AT&T TV, Sling TV, Philo, and YouTube TV.

Latest Stories

Lukas Nelson Honors His Dad with a Heartfelt "Always On My Mind" Cover

Lukas Nelson Honors His Dad with a Heartfelt “Always On My Mind” Cover

In 2013, Lukas Nelson proved that talent truly runs in the family when he delivered a moving rendition of his father Willie Nelson’s classic hit, “Always On My Mind.” Performed ...

Alan Jackson and George Strait's "Murder on Music Row" Honors True Country

Alan Jackson and George Strait’s “Murder on Music Row” Honors True Country

When George Strait and Alan Jackson came together to perform “Murder on Music Row,” it wasn’t just another duet—it was a moment that sent ripples through country music history. These ...

Dolly Parton, Vince Gill, and Keith Urban Unite for "He Stopped Loving Her Today"

Dolly Parton, Vince Gill, and Keith Urban Unite for “He Stopped Loving Her Today”

In October 2010, the Country Music Hall of Fame became the setting for a moment of country music magic. Three legendary artists—Dolly Parton, Vince Gill, and Keith Urban—joined forces for ...

8-Year-Old Annafaith Wows with Cover of Willie Nelson's "Always on My Mind"

8-Year-Old Annafaith Wows with Cover of Willie Nelson’s “Always on My Mind”

Willie Nelson’s “Always on My Mind” is one of those rare songs that seems to transcend time, weaving its way into the hearts of listeners for decades. Covering such an ...

Garth Brooks' Daughter Allie Colleen Scores Her First Top-40 Country Hit

Garth Brooks’ Daughter Allie Colleen Scores Her First Top-40 Country Hit

In 2021, Allie Colleen, the youngest daughter of country legend Garth Brooks, proved that musical talent runs in the family. With her single “Ain’t the Only Hell (My Momma Raised),” ...

Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton's "Does He Love You" Is the Collaboration We've Been Waiting For

Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton’s “Does He Love You” Is the Collaboration We’ve Been Waiting For

When Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton team up, it feels like the stars have aligned over Nashville. These two queens of country music, with careers that have shaped the genre ...

Ben Haggard's "As Haggard as They Come" Honors His Father While Defining His Own Path

Ben Haggard’s “As Haggard as They Come” Honors His Father While Defining His Own Path

In 2019, Ben Haggard delivered a performance at the Grand Ole Opry that felt like a love letter to his roots and a bold step toward his future. His song, ...

Mo Pitney's "Borrowed Angel" Is a Love Letter to Traditional Country

Mo Pitney’s “Borrowed Angel” Is a Love Letter to Traditional Country

In a time when country-pop dominates the charts, Mo Pitney stands out as a refreshing reminder of what makes traditional country music timeless. In an episode of Country Road TV ...

Hannah Kay Honors Loretta Lynn in Powerful "Coal Miner's Daughter" Performance

Hannah Kay Honors Loretta Lynn in Powerful “Coal Miner’s Daughter” Performance

In a world where country music continually evolves, some voices remind us of its timeless roots. In 2019, then-18-year-old Texas singer Hannah Kay did just that with her moving rendition ...

Zach Top’s Journey from Farm Life in WA to Breakout Country Music Star

Zach Top’s Journey from Farm Life in WA to Breakout Country Music Star

Zach Top didn’t just stumble into country music fame; he built his way there from the ground up, starting on a modest farm in Sunnyside, Washington. Far removed from Nashville’s ...