CMT Music Awards tickets

CMT Music Awards Tickets

Music lovers who enjoy watching videos can tune in to the CMT Music Awards every year to see which artists and videos are the cream of the crop as voted by fans. However, fans who want a one-of-a-kind experience can purchase tickets to view the show in person. Country and non-country musicians sometimes collaborate live and bring star power to reworked versions of classic songs. A performance by Zedd & Lady Antebellum in 2015,

Jason Aldean

and

Lenny Kravitz

in 2013 and the unlikely appearance of

Nelly

on stage with

Florida Georgia Line

in 2012 all offered surprising yet iconic entertainment. The CMT Music Awards also provides an opportunity for the audience to enjoy the latest hits and revel in the drama of award reveals.

Fifty Years of the Hottest Country Performances

Born as the Music City News Awards in 1967 as a viewer's choice award ceremony, the CMT Music Awards now focuses on videos, similar to

MTV's Video Music Awards

. This shift set the CMT Awards apart from other country music award shows. More than 50 years later, the show still allows fans to cast their vote for the best videos. The show permanently resides on the CMT channel after a decade on TNN. Although the show had a brief stint as the CMT Flameworthy Video Music Awards, it's gone by its current name since 2005.

Where can I buy CMT Music Awards tickets?

If you want to see the award show live and in person, you can purchase CMT Music Awards tickets at StubHub.

Who performed at the most recent CMT Music Awards?

The most recent awards show in 2019 included performances from Thomas Rett and

Little Big Town

, Brett Young and Boyz II Men, Luke Bryan, Zac Brown Band,

Toby Keith

and Cole Swindell, Kelsea Ballerini,

Keith Urban

, Marren Morris and Sheryl Crow, Dan + Shay, Tanya Tucker and Brandi Carlile, and

Carrie Underwood

. Past performers have included

Kelly Clarkson

,

Blake Shelton

,

Miranda Lambert

,

Garth Brooks

, Trisha Yearwood, Kenny Chesney, Hank Williams Jr.,

George Strait

, Brooks & Dunn,

Taylor Swift

and Vince Gill, among others. Country stars also present awards to the winners and may host the show as well.

Do all performances at the CMT Music Awards happen on stage?

Some musical performances may occur outside the venue and will be displayed onscreen for ticketholders inside.

Where do the CMT Music Awards take place?

The event is held in Nashville and has taken place here since 1967 when it was originally called the Music City News Awards. In 2019, the show was filmed at the

Bridgestone Arena

, the same venue that hosted the 2018

CMA Awards

.

How long is the CMT Music Awards show?

In 2019, the live telecast began at 7:00 pm CT and ended at 9:15 pm CT. Doors opened at 5:00 pm CT and closed to incoming guests at 6:30 pm. You should prepare to arrive early before the doors close.

When are the CMT Music Awards?

The awards show and performances happen in June, the night before the CMA Fan Fair. Between 2003 and 2009, the show aired in April. However, returning to a June air date allows fans who will be in the city for CMA's Fan Fair to attend the CMT Music Award show as well.

Are there ticket limits for the CMT Music Awards?

Yes. In the past, CMT Music Awards tickets have been limited to four per person.

Which CMT Music Award is the most prestigious?

CMT's Video of the Year is the award for the best overall music video. Other categories include Male and Female Videos of the Year, Duo, Group, Collaborative and Breakthrough Video of the Year. There is also an award for CMT Performance of the Year.