2024 CMT Awards Winners and Highlights
2024 CMT Music Awards Winners
Overview of the Awards Show
The 2024 CMT Music Awards, held on April 7, was a star-studded event celebrating the best in country music. Hosted by Kelsea Ballerini, the awards show featured a variety of performances and paid tribute to the late Toby Keith. The event was held at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, and broadcasted live on CBS and Paramount+. Fans voted for the winners in various categories, and the night was filled with excitement as artists took home their well-deserved awards.
Winners in Major Categories
| Winner | Category |
| Jelly Roll – ‘Need a Favor’ | Video of the Year |
| Kelsea Ballerini – ‘If You Go Down (I’m Goin’ Down Too)’—WINNER | Female Video of the Year |
| Cody Johnson – ‘The Painter’ | Male Video of the Year |
| Little Big Town + Sugarland – ‘Happy, Happy’ | Group/Duo Video of the Year |
| Carly Pearce feat. Chris Stapleton – ‘We Don’t Fight Anymore’ | Collaborative Video of the Year |
| Lainey Wilson – ‘More Than Friends’ | CMT Performance of the Year |
| Scotty McCreery – ‘It Matters to Her’ | Digital-First Performance of the Year |
The major awards of the night went to Jelly Roll for ‘Video of the Year’ with his poignant ‘Need a Favor’, Kelsea Ballerini claimed ‘Female Video of the Year’ for her empowering ‘If You Go Down (I’m Goin’ Down Too)’, Cody Johnson’s ‘The Painter’ was named ‘Male Video of the Year’, and the duo Little Big Town + Sugarland won ‘Group/Duo Video of the Year’ for their upbeat collaboration ‘Happy, Happy’. The evening also featured memorable performances and tributes, including a heartfelt tribute to Toby Keith by Brooks & Dunn, Lainey Wilson, and Sammy Hagar.
Fan voting played a significant role in the outcome of the awards, with the finalists for the Video of the Year category determined by fan votes leading up to the event. This democratic process ensured that the winners truly reflected the fans’ preferences and highlighted the videos that resonated most with the country music audience.
Additional Winners and Performers
| Winner | Category |
| Megan Moroney – ‘I’m Not Pretty’ | Breakthrough Video of the Year |
| Jelly Roll – ‘Need a Favor’ | Song of the Year |
| NEEDTOBREATHE + Jordan Davis – ‘Dance With Me’ | CMT Listen Up Award |
| Dasha | CMT Social Superstar Award |
| The Castellows – ‘I Know It Will Never End’ | CMT Digital-First Performance of the Year |
In addition to the major award winners, Megan Moroney was recognized for ‘Breakthrough Video of the Year’ with her captivating performance of ‘I’m Not Pretty’, while NEEDTOBREATHE + Jordan Davis won ‘CMT Listen Up Award’ for their hit ‘Dance With Me’. The evening also featured standout performances by Dasha, who received the ‘CMT Social Superstar Award’, and The Castellows, who won ‘CMT Digital-First Performance of the Year’ with their moving rendition of ‘I Know It Will Never End’.
Performers and Presenters
| Group | Performance |
| Jason Aldean | Tribute to Toby Keith |
| Dasha | Performance |
| Kelsea Ballerini | Host and Performance |
| Cody Johnson | Performance |
| Lainey Wilson | Performance |
| Jelly Roll | Performance |
| NEEDTOBREATHE + Jordan Davis | Performance |
| Little Big Town + Sugarland | Performance |
| Sam Hunt | Performance |
| Old Dominion featuring Moroney | Performance |
| Parker McCollum featuring Brittney Spencer | Performance |
The 2024 CMT Music Awards were a night to remember, with standout performances by the likes of Jason Aldean, who paid tribute to Toby Keith, and the dynamic hosting by Kelsea Ballerini. The show not only celebrated the achievements of country music’s brightest stars but also honored the legacy of a music icon in Keith. The evening was a true celebration of country music and its artists. – USNEWSNBUZZ
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