Nominations for Heavy Music Awards announced

The CMT Music Awards 2023 proved to be a big night for Jelly Roll who topped the night as the most-awarded artist taking home three trophies.

A true Texas telecast. The 2023 CMT Awards were held in Austin, Texas for the first time, and the ceremony got a warm welcome from Matthew McConaughey, who made a surprise appearance on the Sunday, April 2 CBS show.

The 2023 CMT Music Awards airs live on CBS and is streaming on Paramount+. For more coverage of the big event, including all of the night's winners, keep checking back with ETonline.

Alanis Morissette is using Sunday's 2023 CMT Music Awards as a networking event for female country stars, she told ET from the red carpet. «I love the sisterhood,» Morissette told ET's Cassie DiLaura before heading into the show. During the ceremony, she'll make her CMT debut with a performance of  «You Oughta Know» alongside Ingrid Andress, Lainey Wilson, Madeline Edwards and Morgan Wade.

Kelsea Ballerini made her feelings about the Tennessee drag ban known during her performance at the 2023 CMT Music Awards Sunday.Ballerini, who also served as the night's co-host, transported the audience backyard barbecue in the '60s, where she was surrounded by a bevy of drag queens while belting out her hit, «If You Go Down (I'm Goin' Down Too).»The group served as Ballerini's backup dancers, while the singer sang and strummed along on a pink guitar. After throwing her long, green coat to the side, Ballerini showed off a yellow two-piece, which she strutted her stuff in while the drag queens followed behind — all dressed in their best '60s-inspired wears.The performance ended with a flutter of confetti that was illuminated with rainbow stage lights, which made Ballerini's stance loud and clear.ET spoke to the drag queens — Kennedy Davenport, Manila Luzon, Jan Sport and Oliva Lux — that performed alongside the «Penthouse» singer, who shared the importance of taking the stage with Ballerini.«Just like all these amazing country music artists, we drag queens are also artists.

She’s all that! Kelsea Ballerini didn’t only slay as cohost of the 2023 CMT Music Awards, but she served stellar looks too.

the mass school shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville at the 2023 CMT Music Awards.On Sunday, several stars in attendance at the awards show wore black ribbons to honor the victims from Monday's mass shooting at the Nashville, Tennessee private school. The shooting, which marked Tennessee's deadliest mass shooting in history, left three children and three adults dead, in addition to the shooter.«You know why it is important? Today is Psalm Sunday and I'm a very religious person and what better way to honor them and support them,» Lynyrd Skynyrd's Johnny Van Zant tells ET about the band's decision to wear ribbons on the red carpet. «Everybody say prayers for the family.

Carrie Underwood looked stunning at the 2023 CMT Music Awards!The country star — who reigns as the most-awarded artist in CMT history — walked the red carpet in a sparkly two-piece fit that showed off her toned legs.The entire look was bedazzled, from the cropped coat, which featured an epic train, to Underwood's dazzling shorts. The  singer opted to let the outfit do the talking, wearing her long, blonde locks in a low ponytail.

A major milestone! Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes were all smiles during their red carpet debut at the 2023 CMT Music Awards on Sunday, April 2.

Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes are taking their relationship to the next level – with a red carpet debut!

Gwen Stefani on the red carpet ahead of the show. «My second concert ever was No Doubt,» Jelly Roll told ET's Cassie DiLaura. «We was at an amphitheater, it s**t storm rained, I mean just rain storm, we were mud sliding dancing to 'Spiderwebs,' it was awesome.» Stefani is set to perform at Sunday's CMT Awards, and Jelly Roll added he'd seen a sneak preview of her performance.

The 2023 CMT Music Awards, honoring excellence in country music, is here.  Nominees for the only country music award show that is completely voted on by fans were announced in March. Here's how to watch, who's nominated and what else to know ahead of this year's CMT Music Awards on Sunday. Where to watch The 2023 CMT Music Awards is set to air on CBS live from the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, at 8:00 p.m.

Nothing brings people together like music. The 2023 CMT Music Awards will be a star-studded event — not only for the show’s nominees and performers, but also for its presenters.

Thania Garcia Myke Towers, Anuel AA, Edén Muñoz, and Prince Royce are among the first round of confirmed performers for the 2023 Latin American Music Awards taking place on April 20 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Towers will be performing “Mi Droga,” the second track from his newly released “La Vida Es Una,” while Anuel will perform “Más Rica Que Ayer”; newlyweds Guaynaa and Lele Pons will treat audiences to a medley including “Abajito” from their upcoming album “Capitulations”; and Royce will be singing an unreleased song. Elsewhere, rising acts Bad Gyal and Muñoz will make their Latin AMAs on-stage debut. Bad Gyal will be singing her female-empowerment anthem “Chulo,” while the Mexican producer and singer-songwriter will perform his catchy hit single, “Chale.” Muñoz is also nominated in the new artist of the year category alongside Bizarrap, Blessd, Grupo Frontera, Los Lara, Luis Figueroa, Luis R Conriquez, Quevedo, Santa Fe Klan and Yahritza y Su Esencia.

iHeartRadio Music Awards!Celebrating the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the app from last year, the 10th edition of the awards ceremony featured a star-studded list of nominees, including Taylor Swift, Lizzo, Harry Styles, Dua Lipa, Beyoncé, Drake, Bad Bunny and many more.This year, the show, which is airing live from Los Angeles Monday night on Fox, was hosted by Lenny Kravitz, who also took the stage to perform.Voting for the awards opened in May, giving listeners the chance to decide winners in several new and established categories, with fan voting determining several categories, including this year’s Best Lyrics, Best Music Video, Best Fan Army and more.Check below for updates to the complete list of nominations, with winners in bold: «About Damn Time» — Lizzo«Anti-Hero» — Taylor Swift«As It Was» — Harry Styles«Big Energy» — Latto«Enemy (from the series Arcane League of Legends)» — Imagine Dragons«First Class» — Jack Harlow«Ghost» — Justin Bieber«Heat Waves» — Glass Animals«INDUSTRY BABY» - Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow«Woman» - Doja Cat               BeyoncéDoja CatDrakeDua LipaHarry StylesJack HarlowJustin BieberLizzoTaylor SwiftThe Weeknd                    AJRBlack Eyed PeasBLACKPINKBruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk SonicGlass AnimalsMåneskinOneRepublicParmaleeRed Hot Chili Peppers         «Drunk (And I Don't Wanna Go Home)» — Elle King & Miranda Lambert«Cold Heart» — Elton John & Dua Lipa«half of my hometown» - Kelsea Ballerini ft. Kenny Chesney«I Like You (A Happier Song)» - Post Malone ft.

She got the boy! Jana Kramer and boyfriend Allan Russell made their red carpet debut at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards.  

Jana Kramer and boyfriend Allan Russell look good together at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards!

Kelly Clarkson has arrived for the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards!

The American Music Awards might not happen this year after all.

Bad Bunny is coming in hot at this year's Latin American Music Awards! On Tuesday, TelevisaUnivision announced the full list of this year's nominees, and the 29-year-old artist is leading the pack.The  artist is nominated for 11 awards this year — including Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Album of the Year, Collaboration of the Year, Streaming Artist of the Year and Tour of the Year, to name just a few.Meanwhile, Becky G and Daddy Yankee came in a close second with nine nominations each, while Grupo Frontera, Karol G, Rauw Alejandro, Romeo Santos, and Rosalía each managed to secure eight noms.Fans can vote for their favorite artists on Univision.com/LatinAMAs through Sunday, Mar. 26. Keep scrolling for a full list of this year's nominees.