The 2024 CMT Music Awards: Celebrating Country Music's Finest

The 2024 CMT Music Awards winners have been announced, and the list includes some of the biggest stars in country music today. The event took place on Sunday night, April 7, airing live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Hosted by Kelsea Ballerini, the show was a grand celebration of contemporary country music, showcasing a variety of talented artists and memorable performances.

Among the notable winners, Jelly Roll stood out as the biggest star of the night, clinching multiple awards, including Male Video of the Year and Video of the Year, along with CMT Performance of the Year. Lainey Wilson also enjoyed significant recognition, along with fellow artists like Dan + Shay and Carly Pearce, making the night a remarkable occasion for country music enthusiasts.

As the excitement settles, fans can look back at the winners and performances that made this year's ceremony unforgettable. In this article, we will explore the complete list of winners from the 2024 CMT Music Awards and highlight the standout moments that defined the evening.

2024 CMT Music Awards Winners:

Video of the Year (Awarded to the artist (male, female, group/duo or collaboration)

Ashley McBryde, "Light on in the Kitchen"
Brandy Clark feat. Brandi Carlile, "Dear Insecurity"
Brothers Osborne, "Nobody's Nobody"
Cody Johnson, "The Painter"
Darius Rucker, "Fires Don't Start Themselves"
Hardy, "Truck Bed"
Jason Aldean, "Let Your Boys Be Country"
Jelly Roll, "Need a Favor" — THE WINNER!
Jordan Davis, "Next Thing You Know"
Kacey Musgraves, "Deeper Well"
Kelsea Ballerini, "If You Go Down (I'm Goin' Down Too)"
Lainey Wilson, "Watermelon Moonshine"
Mickey Guyton feat. Kane Brown, "Nothing Compares to You"
Parmalee, "Gonna Love You"
Tyler Childers, "In Your Love"
Zach Bryan, "Nine Ball"

Female Video of the Year (Awarded to the artist)

Ashley McBryde, "Light on in the Kitchen"
Gabby Barrett, "Glory Days"
Kacey Musgraves, "Deeper Well"
Kelsea Ballerini, "Penthouse"
Lainey Wilson, "Watermelon Moonshine" — THE WINNER!
Megan Moroney, "I'm Not Pretty"
Reba McEntire, "Seven Minutes in Heaven"

Male Video of the Year (Awarded to the artist)

Bailey Zimmerman, "Religiously"
Cody Johnson, "The Painter"
Hardy, "Truck Bed"
Jelly Roll, "Need a Favor" — THE WINNER!
Jordan Davis, "Next Thing You Know"
Luke Combs, "Fast Car (Official Live Video)"
Morgan Wallen, "Last Night (One Record at a Time Sessions)"

Duo/Group Video of the Year (Awarded to the artists)

Brothers Osborne, "Nobody's Nobody"
Dan + Shay, "Save Me the Trouble" — THE WINNER!
Old Dominion, "Memory Lane"
Parmalee, "Girl in Mine"
The War and Treaty, "Have You a Heart"
Tigerlily Gold, "Shoot Tequila"

Collaborative Video of the Year (Awarded to the artists)

Carly Pearce feat. Chris Stapleton, "We Don't Fight Anymore" — THE WINNER!
Ella Langley feat. Koe Wetzel, "That's Why We Fight"
Jon Pardi and Luke Bryan, "Cowboys and Plowboys"
Justin Moore & Priscilla Block, "You, Me & Whiskey"
Lukas Nelson + Promise of The Real feat. Lainey Wilson, "More Than Friends"
Mickey Guyton feat. Kane Brown, "Nothing Compares to You"
Old Dominion & Megan Moroney, "Can't Break Up Now"

Breakthrough Female Video of the Year (Awarded to the artist)

Anne Wilson, "Rain in the Rearview"
Ashley Cooke, "Your Place" — THE WINNER!
Brittney Spencer, "Bigger Than the Song"
Tigerlily Gold, "Shoot Tequila"

Breakthrough Male Video of the Year (Awarded to the artist)

Chayce Beckham, "23"
Tyler Childers, "In Your Love"
Warren Zeiders, "Pretty Little Poison" — THE WINNER!
Zach Bryan, "Oklahoma Smokeshow"

CMT Performance of the Year (Awarded to the artist (individual, group or duo).)

Amber Riley, "R.E.S.P.E.C.T." (from CMT Smashing Glass)
Bret Michaels & Chris Janson, "Nothing But a Good Time" (from CMT Crossroads)
Carrie Underwood, "Hate My Heart" (from the 2023 CMT Music Awards)
Cody Johnson, "Human" (from the 2023 CMT Music Awards)
Dierks Bentley, "Drunk on a Plane" (from CMT Storytellers)
Dustin Lynch feat. MacKenzie Porter, "Thinking 'Bout You" (from CMT Campfire Sessions)
Hozier & Maren Morris, "Take Me to Church" (from CMT Crossroads)
Jelly Roll, "Need a Favor" (from the 2023 CMT Music Awards) — THE WINNER!
Kelsea Ballerini, "If You Go Down (I'm Goin' Down Too)" (from the 2023 CMT Music Awards)
The War and Treaty, "On My Own" (from CMT Smashing Glass)

CMT Digital-First Performance of the Year (Awarded to the artist (individual, group or duo).)

Chase Rice, "Goodnight Nancy" (from CMT Studio Sessions)
Dylan Scott, "Don't Close Your Eyes (Keith Whitley Cover)" (from CMT Digital Campfire Sessions)
Megan Moroney, "I'm Not Pretty" (from CMT Digital Campfire Sessions)
Nate Smith, "Whiskey on You" (from CMT Studio Sessions)
Scotty McCreery, "It Matters to Her" (from CMT Stages) — THE WINNER!
Stephen Wilson Jr., "Year to Be young" (from CMT Studio Sessions)
The Castellows, "I Know it Will Never End" (from CMT Studio Sessions)

In summary, the 2024 CMT Music Awards was an exciting event that showcased the incredible talent within the country music industry. From Jelly Roll's multiple wins to the standout performances of artists like Lainey Wilson and Carly Pearce, the night was filled with memorable moments that fans will cherish. As we celebrate these achievements, we can look forward to seeing how these artists continue to shape the landscape of country music.

2024 CMT Awards Red Carpet — See Country Music's Best Dressed

See country music's best dressed from the 2024 CMT Music Awards red carpet. The 2024 CMT Music Awards were on Sunday (April 7), live from Austin, Texas.

Gallery Credit: Billy Dukes