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Countrymusic lost one of its legends earlier this year, so theCMT Awardswill feature a tribute in his honor.
Brooks & Dunn,Lainey WilsonandSammy Hagarwill be taking to the stage at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas on April 7 to pay tribute to the late hitmaker. The set will be extra special, as it’s set to feature backing band support from members of Keith’s longtime band,Lukas Nelsonand Roger Clemens.
Lukas Nelson; Roger Clemens; Sammy Hagar.Jason Davis/Getty; Gabe Ginsberg/Getty; Gilbert Flores/Billboard via Getty
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Keith had long been a favorite of CMT and received a whopping 30 total CMT Award nominations over the course of his career. The “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” singer went on to win seven belt buckles and perform at the awards ceremony 13 times.
The singer-songwriter also co-hosted the event two times: in 2012 alongsideKristen Belland in 2003 withPamela Anderson. The first time he MC-ed the CMT Awards, Keith also ended up being the most-awarded artist of the night, winning the coveted video of the year trophy for his hit “Courtesy of The Red, White and Blue (The Angry American).”
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After news of the Grammy-nominated singer’s death broke, many fellow country musicians paid tribute to him, includingBlake Shelton,Carrie Underwood,Dolly Parton,Reba McEntire,Tim McGrawand others.
In March, he was posthumously inducted into theCountry Music Hall of Fame— the highest honor within the country music genre — due to his 32 No. 1 hit songs and influence on pop culture.
2024 CMT Music Awards poster featuring host Kelsea Ballerini.CMT Awards
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Keith’s tribute will be among thestar-studded slateof entertainment at this year’s CMT Music Awards. A handful of other artists areset to take the stage, as well, includingBailey Zimmerman,Brittney Spencer,Cody Johnson,Jelly Roll,Jordan Davis,Keith Urban,Megan Moroney,NEEDTOBREATHE,Old Dominion,Parker McCollum,Sam HuntandTrisha Yearwood.
A number of the performers are also this year’smost-nominated artists: Ballerini, Johnson, Jelly Roll, Moroney and Wilson are all up for three belt buckles.
A handful of artists also received their first-ever nods, includingAmber Riley, Ashley Cooke,Bret Michaels, Chayce Beckham,Hozier, Koe Wetzel, Stephen Wilson Jr.,Tyler Childers,Warren ZeidersandZach Bryan.
The 2024 CMT Music Awards will air live from Austin, Texas' Moody Center on Sunday, April 7 at 8:00 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+.
source: people.com
