Tonight is the night, fans. The 2019 CMT Music Awards are only hours away, and just believe us when we tell you it’s a night full of moments you won’t want to miss.
From superstar performances to surprises appearances…and of course, the fashion, you’ll want to get your snacks and beverages ready and stay close to this blast of a broadcast.
To help countdown the moments until Nashville’s biggest summer party kicks off, we’re counting down a few of the moments scheduled for tonight’s show that you will not want to miss, in no particular order.
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Brandi Carlile + Tanya Tucker
Jason Kempin/Getty Images for for Essential Broadcast Media, LLCWe were so hoping this would happen, especially after Carlile announced her producing partnership with Tucker on a brand-new album. It will be absolutely phenomenal, and with these two, there’s no tellin’ what might happen. The party follows Tanya, and we can’t wait to see it all!
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Carrie Underwood at the Parthenon
Sam MorrisUnderwood will take the stage tonight, but it won’t be the Bridgestone mainstage. The superstar will perform LIVE during the show at the Parthenon monument at Nashville’s Centennial Park. Fans at home, you’ll see it as part of the show, but Nashville fans who want a first-hand look and front row seat, here’s how.
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The Hollywood Stars Come Out
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The Collaborations
Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMT; Mike Coppola/Getty Images for CMTCarlile and Tucker aren’t the only stars teaming up to make musical magic. Other collaborations throughout the evening will include performances from Toby Keith and Cole Swindell, Little Big Town and Thomas Rhett with Trombone Shorty, Maren Morris and Sheryl Crow, and Brett Young with CMT’s Crossroads partners Boyz II Men and more to come! Bring it on!
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The Fashion
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The 2019 CMT Music Awards air LIVE tonight, June 5 at 8 PM ET/7 PM CT on CMT.
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