The Best Moments From The 2021 CMT Music Awards
June 10, 2021
The 2021 CMT Music Awards was definitely a night to remember.
From the moment hosts Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown stepped out onstage, the memorable moments started to roll in! While highlights include the big winners of the night, there were so many other great moments that we have to point out.
There were dozens of incredible performances, moving acceptance speeches and the best interactions between our favorite stars, so much happened on the big night!
Scroll down to see the most unforgettable moments from the show!
Lady A, Carly Pearce, Lindsay Ell and The Shindellas kicked off the big night!
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Carly Pearce
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Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown hosted the big show.
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Luke Combs performed onstage.
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Miranda Lambert gave a beautiful acoustic performance at Cedarwood Weddings in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Little Big Town won the Group/Duo Video Of The Year.
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Hailey Whitters performed on the Ram Trucks Stage.
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Thomas Rhett rocked the stage.
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Ingrid Andress sang at The White Limozeen in Nashville, Tennessee.
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JP Saxe joined Ingrid onstage.
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John Osborne and T.J. Osborne of Brothers Osborne performed onstage with Dierks Bentley.
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H.E.R. and Chris Stapleton gave us CHILLS when they performed their duet.
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Dylan Scott took home his first CMT Award for Breakthrough Video.
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A powerful performance from Carrie Underwood and NEEDTOBREATHE.
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Breland, Gladys Knight and Mickey Guyton board the "Friendship Train".
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Luke Bryan lit downtown Nashville UP!
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Kelsea Ballerini and Paul Klein of LANY made their debut performance of "I Quit Drinking".
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Anthony Mackie speaks presented Video of The Year.
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Kelsea Ballerini accepts the CMT Performance of the Year award.
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Niko Moon performed on the Ram Trucks Stage.
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Tenille Arts shined during her performance.
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Blanco Brown always has the MOST fun onstage.
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Jon Pardi and Lauren Alaina performed at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin, Tennessee.
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Kane Brown and Chris Young shut the CMTs down!
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