Six Appeal: CMT Music Awards voters have narrowed down the initial list of 16 Video of the Year contenders (CAT 3/13) to six semi-finalists: Ashley McBryde, “Light On In the Kitchen”; Cody Johnson, “The Painter”; Hardy, “Truck Bed”; Jelly Roll, “Need A Favor”; Kelsea Ballerini, “If You Go Down (I'm Goin' Down Too)"; and Lainey Wilson, “Watermelon Moonshine.” Whoever wins will take home their first trophy in that category. The final three nominees from the second round of social media voting will be announced on show day, April 7. The show airs live from Austin's Moody Center on CBS and Paramount+.
The Year End Print Special
featuring:
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CMA Radio Winners
Recap The Week
Label Of The Year
Big Loud Turns 10
BMG's Jon Loba:
The Interview
The 2026 Grammy
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