We’re just one day away from Wednesday’s (June 8th) 2016 CMT Music Awards, and we can hardly contain our excitement.
Seriously. We’re like this.
But how do we pass the time until 8 p.m. ET/PT tomorrow? Counting up everything we can’t wait to see, of course.
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The Opening
The show opening never disappoints, and Kellie Pickler gave us a little preview of what to expect this year.
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Cam and Fifth Harmony‘s Collab
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Cassadee Pope with Leona Lewis and Pitbull
The CMT Awards are always home to some amazing collaborations, and this one will be nothing short of epic.
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Carrie Underwood‘s Pipes
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The Firestone Stage
They may be newbies to the country music world, but we’re 100 percent positive Michael Ray, Maren Morris, LOCASH and Brothers Osborne are going to crush it.
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Crowning The First CMT #SocialSuperstar
For the first time ever, we are awarding an artist for their phenomenal social media presence. Click here for details on how to vote.
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The Hosts
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Me and @oakridgeboys…. I am beyond honored. #heroes pic.twitter.com/atKEUdhb1M
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) June 6, 2016
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Just announced today, Pharrell will join Little Big Town in what is sure to be an unforgettable performance.
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Wasted Time
Keith Urban just started out his ripCord tour with Brett Eldredge and Maren Morris, and this trio is giving us a special preview tomorrow night.
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The Outside Performers
Jason Aldean and Thomas Rhett are going to take the party outside of Bridgestone Arena, right on to Broadway.
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Different for Girls
Performing #DifferentForGirls w/ @ElleKingMusic on the #CMTAwards pic.twitter.com/Gak4XfIh5D
— Dierks Bentley (@DierksBentley) June 2, 2016
Ever since we heard the track on Bentley‘s new album “Black,” we’ve been praying to see him and Elle King duet live. Looks like we will finally get the chance.
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The Video of the Year
The final five nominees will be announced tomorrow (June 8), and voting will be open throughout the show.
Don’t miss the CMT Music Awards tomorrow night (June 8) at 8p.m. ET/PT.
Claire Heinichen