2021 CMT Music Awards: What You Didn't See

June 10, 2021

The 2021 CMT Music Awards featured some featured some unforgettable performances and collaborations. H.E.R. and Chris Stapleton joined forces, Breland, Gladys Knight and Mickey Guyton teamed up onstage and Luke Bryan set off fireworks through downtown Nashville. However, there were also a number of moments that didn't make it to your television screens.

Take a look at what you didn't see on TV from this year's CMT Music Awards below! 

Lindsay Ell will not let that broken foot stop her from having fun!
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Kane Brown smooches his wife, Katelyn backstage.
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Taylor Lewan and Trace Adkins chat backstage.
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Mickey Guyton gets some wardrobe assistance backstage.
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2021 CMT Music Awards - Portraits & Backstage
Lady A, Lindsay Ell, Carly Pearce and guests pose for the camera backstage.
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Lady A prepping to open the show.
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Mickey Guyton, Gladys Knight and Kelsea Ballerini
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All hugs between Charles Kelley of Lady A and Lindsay Ell.
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Mickey Guyton and Kimberly Schlapman were happy to run into each other!
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