CMT Music Awards Ratings Rise From Pandemic-Impacted 2020 Telecast

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.

Chris Stapleton and H.E.R. teamed up for an unforgettable performance at last night’s CMT Awards.

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”.

Taylor Swift gave her mom a sweet shoutout after winning an accolade at the 2021 CMT Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn.

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.

Carrie Underwood is debuting her new duet at 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.» Underwood and the group performed the duet at the Bonnaroo Farm in Manchester, Tennessee. While NEEDTOBREATHE were dressed in black head-to-toe, Underwood stood out in a gorgeous NICOLAS JEBRAN sequin blended black and white suit and black statement piece belt.

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.

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.