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CMT Music Awards 2019: What time, what channel, who is nominated, who will perform

By Debbie Lord, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
June 3, 2019

The CMT Music Awards are set for Wednesday in Nashville, as some of country music’s biggest stars will take the stage to celebrate the year’s top video and TV performances.

The ceremony, whose winners are chosen by fan votes, will feature live performances from Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Dan + Shay and many others.

Here’s what you need to know about the ceremony, and how to watch the show.

What time: The show begins at 8 p.m. ET.

Where is the ceremony being held: The ceremony will be held at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena.

What channel: The awards will be broadcast on CMT. You can find CMT on:

LivestreamClick here to livestream the show.

How to vote: Voting to determine the winners in each category closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday. The Video of the Year finalists will be announced Wednesday, and voting for that category will go on all day prior to the ceremony. Click here to vote for your favorites.

Who is performing: Scheduled to perform are: Carrie Underwood, Dan + Shay, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan, Brandi Carlile and Tanya Tucker, Brett Young and Boyz II Men, Thomas Rhett and Little Big Town with Trombone Shorty, Sheryl Crow and Maren Morris, Keith Urban, Luke Combs and Zac Brown Band.

Who is hosting: Grammy-winning Little Big Town is set to host the show.

Who is nominated: Here is a complete list of nominees for the 2019 CMT Music Awards:

Video of the Year:

Male Video of the Year:

Female Video of the Year:

Duo Video of the Year:

Group Video of the Year:

Breakthrough Video of the Year:

Collaborative Video of the Year:

CMT Performance of the Year:

About the Author

Debbie Lord, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

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