Carrie Underwood and NEEDTOBREATHE Debut 'I Wanna Remember' Duet at CMT Music Awards

has balked at a staggering demand of $22 million a year.CBS, which has aired the ACM Awards since 1998, declined to counter the $22 million demand to renew its deal, according to two individuals with knowledge of the negotiations.

The CMT Music Awards, which have been running in various forms since the 1960s, are to premiere live on CBS in 2022.

Back to live format in their usual spring berth, The 2021 CMT Music Awards drew 828,000 Live+Same Day total viewers on CMT. That was  up +10% vs. the 2020 CMT Music Awards, which were delayed until October because of the coronavirus pandemic, with much of the event pre-taped.

Carrie Underwood is debuting her new duet at the 2021 CMT Music Awards! The 38-year-old singer took the stage at the awards show on Wednesday with NEEDTOBREATHE to perform their new song “I Wanna Remember”.

CMT Music Awards celebrated all the genre's brightest stars on Wednesday, with a fun, joyful ceremony jam-packed with exciting performances.The star-studded ceremony — hosted by Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown, who were also big winners and performers -- featured a slew of powerful performances, from Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett, Mickey Guyton and Luke Bryan, just to name a few.The show also featured a performance from H.E.R., marking her first-ever country awards show appearance, during which

2021 CMT Music Awards where she shared that the awards show marks her first red carpet and first awards show as a country music star.«This is actually my very first awards show and first full carpet, so I am freaking out. I'm so excited,» Arts gushed.

Hitting the town! Kane Brown and his wife, Katelyn Jae, were among the few country music couples who attended the 2021 CMT Music Awards on Wednesday, June 9.

That’s how it’s done! Carrie Underwood brought down the house while performing with NEEDTOBREATHE at the 2021 CMT Music Awards on Wednesday, June 9.

Carrie Underwood and NEEDTOBREATHE brought down the house at the 2021 CMT Music Awards. At the Wednesday night award show, the former "American Idol" champ, 38, teamed up with the rock band to perform their song "I Wanna Remember." For the performance, Underwood dazzled in a sequined pantsuit complete with a large, black belt and matching shoes.

Carrie Underwood and John Legend took home the top honors at Wednesday night’s County Music Television (CMT) Music Awards.

Carrie Underwood remains the CMT Music Awards queen! The 38-year-old singer kept her title as the most awarded performer in CMT Music Awards history at the awards show on Wednesday night — and thanked John Legend for the help. Before this year's show Underwood had racked up 22 trophies. On Wednesday, she was nominated for two more awards — Video of the Year and Collaborative Video of the Year — for her «Hallelujah» duet with John Legend.

Mickey Guyton and Gladys Knight are the singing duo we didn't know we needed!The 37-year-old country singer and the soul and R&B icon teamed up for a powerful and uplifting performance during the 2021 CMT Music Awards on Wednesday. Hosted by Kane Brown and Kelsea Ballerini in Nashville, Tennessee, Guyton and Knight, 77, stepped out together in stunning ensembles as they belted out «The Friendship Train.»Guyton first began the performance singing «Cross Country» with Breland.

Lady A is ready to get back on the road and play their new music. The group, who just announced their new album, , Wednesday, spoke with ET's Cassie DiLaura ahead of the 2021 CMT Music Awards about what fans can expect from their new music and upcoming tour.«We've been working hard,» Lady A's Dave Haywood told ET.

2021 CMT Music Awards were full of #RelationshipGoals.Hosted by Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown, the red carpet at the annual awards show Nashville, Tennessee, on Wednesday was filled with country music's finest. While many showed off their stylish looks, it was the gorgeous and swoon-worthy power couples that made us turn heads.

Miranda Lambert is gorgeous during her performance at the 2021 CMT Music Awards! The 37-year-old country music queen sang and played the guitar alongside Jon Randall and Jack Ingram during the awards ceremony on Wednesday. The trio, who collaborated on the album,, performed an acoustic version of Lambert's hit song, «Tequila Does,» in front of a house and campfire.

Carrie Underwood is one shining star!The 38-year-old country superstar looked stunning making her way to the 2021 CMT Music Awards on Wednesday. Underwood stepped out to the annual awards show in a gorgeous NICOLAS JEBRAN sequin blended black and white suit from the designer's Silent Conversation SS20 collection.Underwood's chic suit featured a mesh metal statement piece belt, which perfectly complemented her black heeled booties.

Carly Pearce is adorable with her dog, June Jolene, on the red carpet for the 2021 CMT Music Awards. The 31-year-old singer arrived in a matching set outfit with her furry friend in Nashville. Pearce wore a three-piece ensemble of bralette, jacket and shorts, embellished with tulle ruffles, beads and floral motifs, designed by Ines Di Santo.

Carly Pearce, Lady A, and Lindsay Ell are kicking off the 2021 CMT Music Awards!