Jimmie Allen, Little Big Town & Monica Walk The Pink Carpet Ahead of Their Performance at CMT Music Awards 2022!

Cardi B is already one of the best rappers in the game — but a little honky-tonk may be in her future!The «Bodak Yellow» rapper traded in her Balenciagas for a pair of cowboy boots and a rhinestone-studded cowboy hat for the latest episode of her  series on Messenger. The 29-year-old GRAMMY winner is joined by country crooner Jimmie Allen, who does his darndest to get her comfy on all things country.Cardi and Allen meet up at the Cowboy Palace Saloon in Los Angeles for a country-themed day that includes Allen teaching Cardi how to line dance and Cardi riding a mechanical bull.

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2022 CMT Music Awards on Monday. This year's awards show saw some of music's brightest stars — including Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Mickey Guyton and more -- come together for one of country music's biggest nights.While last year's show was held in person, this year's event was also a celebration of a return to normality after last year's hybrid and socially distanced performances at venues across Nashville.Hosted by Anthony Mackie and Kelsea Ballerini, the show was forced to pivot at the last minute when Ballerini announced Monday that she tested positive for COVID-19.While Ballerini performed some of her duties from home, her co-host from 2021's show, Kane Brown, agreed to step in and host the show alongside Mackie.Despite the change in hosts, the night featured some hilarious moments, and a slew of incredible performances from the multitude of A-list entertainers including Brown, Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Maren Morris, Carly Pearce, The Judds, Keith Urban and Ballerini herself.And CMT’s most decorated artist of all time, Carrie Underwood, delivered a very special all-new performance from the Resorts World Theatre, home of her Las Vegas residency.Here's a look at the most memorable and jaw-dropping musical moments from Monday's big show.A Grand OpeningThis one goes out to all of the wild hearts ❤️

Country cutie! Kelsea Ballerini stepped up to the plate cohosting the 2022 CMT Music Awards — and her awards show fashion was equally as showstopping.

It was a great night full of the biggest stars in country music at the 2022 CMT Music Awards!

The best date night in Music City! Country music’s hottest couples hit the red carpet at the 2022 CMT Music Awards on Monday, April 11, at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium.

Kelsea Ballerini can’t be at the 2022 CMT Music Awards after testing positive for COVID-19, but that’s not stopping her from celebrating!

Anthony Mackie and Kane Brown are both looking so handsome at the 2022 CMT Music Awards!

It's one of country music's biggest nights as the CMT Music Awards arrives in Nashville, Tennessee.  The show began with a performance from Keith Urban singing "Wild Hearts" then Anthony Mackie took the stage alongside Kane Brown. Co-host Kelsea Ballerini also appeared remotely after testing positive for COVID-19.

Power couple! Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd stole the show at the 2022 CMT Music Awards before they even took the stage.

Music City is coming to your living room! The 2022 CMT Music Awards will airs live from Nashville, Tennessee, on Monday, April 11, and every major country star is going to be there.

The show is about the begin at the 2022 CMT Music Awards and it’s time to take a look at the celebs hitting the stage throughout the show!

Carly Pearce looks gorgeous in green while arriving for the 2022 CMT Music Awards on Monday (April 11) at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn.

Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd are one hot couple at the 2022 CMT Music Awards!

Cowboy meets couture! Danielle Bradbery and more stars put their spin on country chic while walking the 2022 CMT Music Awards red carpet.

Kelsea Ballerini is shifting her hosting duties to remote for Monday's 2022 CMT Music Awards after testing positive for COVID-19.«CMT Music Awards co-host Kelsea Ballerini tested positive for COVID-19. Fortunately, she is asymptomatic and remains excited to co-host the show (remotely),» a CMT spokesperson told ET in a statement. “Kelsea’s good friend, Kane Brown, who co-hosted with her last year, has graciously agreed to step in alongside Anthony Mackie.

2022 CMT Music Awards are just around the corner, and the line-up is stacked with a roster of some of this year’s nominees and some winners from awards shows past.Kenny Chesney will close out the show, marking his first return to the CMT stage in seven years. The country crooner will be performing his hit song, «Beers in Mexico.»Chesney is also about to embark on his Here And Now 2022 tour, which kicks off at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on April 23.

NASHVILLE, Tennessee -- Country star Kelsea Ballerini is making a last-minute pivot to co-hosting the CMT Music Awards remotely after testing positive for COVID-19 days before the show.Ballerini and actor Anthony Mackie were set to host the Monday night awards show airing on CBS from Nashville. But on Monday morning, CMT and CBS announced that Ballerini will remain home.

Faith Hill is officially returning to the CMT Awards. The country music star will make an appearance at the show for the first time in over a decade.The 54-year-old last appeared 12 years ago in 2010.