• CMT has added four-time GRAMMY®-winning Austinite and legendary songwriter, singer, guitarist and producer Gary Clark Jr. for a one-of-a-kind tribute to late Texas blues legend Stevie Ray Vaughan, finalizing a colossal roster of star-packed performances and tributes for the 2023 CMT MUSIC AWARDS, airing LIVE for the first time ever from Austin, Texas’ Moody Center this Sunday, April 2 (8:00-11:00 PM, ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*.

• Also announced is an all-star presenter lineup featuring some of the biggest names across music, television, sports and entertainment, including: Carly Pearce, Carrie Underwood, Charles Esten, Dixie D’Amelio, Dustin Lynch, HARDY, Ian Bohen + Jen Landon (YELLOWSTONE), Jon Pardi, LeAnn Rimes, Madison Bailey (“Outer Banks”), Max Thieriot (FIRE COUNTRY), Megan Thee Stallion, Noah Schnapp (“Stranger Things”), Parker McCollum, Peter Frampton, Shania Twain, Steve Howey (TRUE LIES) and Travis Kelce.

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Previously announced 2023 CMT MUSIC AWARDS news:

• HOSTS: Kane Brown + Kelsea Ballerini

• PERFORMERS: Alanis Morissette + Ingrid Andress, Lainey Wilson, Madeline Edwards and Morgan Wade, Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce, Carrie Underwood, Cody Johnson, Gwen Stefani + Carly Pearce, Jelly Roll, Kane Brown + Katelyn Brown, Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, The Black Crowes + Darius Rucker, Tyler Hubbard, and Wynonna Judd + Ashley McBryde (more info). Avery Anna, Chapel Hart, Jackson Dean, Lily Rose, Megan Moroney and Nate Smith perform from the Ram Trucks Side Stage (more info).

• EQUAL PLAY AWARD RECIPIENT: Shania Twain (more info).

• NOMINATIONS: Lainey Wilson (4x) leads; Cody Johnson, co-host Kane Brown and first-time nominee Jelly Roll (3x) follow (full list).

• VOTING: Voting for Video of the Year remains active through the show at vote.cmt.com.

• CMT MUSIC AWARDS EXTENDED CUT: Premieres Thursday, April 6 (8:00-11:30 PM, ET/PT) on CMT featuring 30 extra minutes of new performances and bonus content.

• TICKETS: Available for sale on Ticketmaster here.

• SPONSORS: Official sponsors of the 2023 CMT MUSIC AWARDS include Ram Trucks brand and Solitaire Grand Harvest.

• CREDITS: Margaret Comeaux (CMT), John Hamlin (Switched On Entertainment), Leslie Fram (CMT) and Jason Owen (Sandbox Entertainment) are executive producers.

• PRESS CREDENTIALS: Applications are closed; please reach out to cmt@triple7pr.com with any questions.

• PRESS SITES: For more information and news, visit CMTPress.com and ParamountPressExpress.com.

• SOCIALS: Use hashtag #CMTAwards and follow @CMT on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Tik Tok.

About the CMT Music Awards

Celebrated for its high-powered, world-premiere and cross-genre performances, the CMT Music Awards have aired live since 2005, delivering Nashville’s biggest party to music fans across the globe. The 2022 show, hosted by superstars Anthony Mackie, Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown, featured performances from country music’s biggest stars with epic first-time collaborations and cross-genre pairings, including Jimmie Allen, Monica + Little Big Town, Kenny Chesney, Mickey Guyton + Black Pumas, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris + Ryan Hurd, Keith Urban, the last televised performance from legendary duo The Judds, and Carrie Underwood, who remains the most-awarded artist in CMT Awards history with 25 wins. 2022 CMT MUSIC AWARDS highlights here.

About Moody Center

Moody Center provides the nation’s 11^th largest city with a premier venue to host the biggest artists and acts on the planet. Designed specifically for concerts, the new arena replaces the 45-year-old Frank C. Erwin Jr. Center at The University of Texas and is home to The University of Texas Women’s and Men’s basketball games, family shows, and other sporting and community events. Moody Center is the first of its kind in the industry with an unrivaled partnership between Oak View Group, Live Nation/C3 Presents, The University of Texas at Austin and Minister of Culture, Matthew McConaughey. In 2022, Moody Center ranked #1 highest grossing venue in its category by Billboard Magazine and received the 2022-23 New Venue of the Year Award by Pollstar Magazine. Additional information and news, follow @moodycenteratx on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Tik Tok.

*Paramount+ Premium subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service as well as on demand. Essential-tier subscribers will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.