CMT Music Awards To Feature Trio Of Hosts, Outdoor Stages

The fan-voted awards show, which is normally held in the summer but was delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic, has a new category, quarantine video of the year, that highlights country artists who got creative with music videos and songs during the pandemic. Some of the nominees include Brad Paisley’s No I in Beer, featuring Paisley surprising people on video calls, Combs’ socially distance-themed song Six Feet Apart, and Dolly Parton’s nostalgic When Life is Good Again.

Also new this year is the CMT equal play award, which will be presented to singer, actor and activist Jennifer Nettles, for her work advocating for women and diversity in country music.