Jelly Roll continues to ride the wave of success as he clinched three top honors at the 2024 CMT Music Awards, marking his second consecutive year of triumph. The event, hosted by the vibrant Kelsea Ballerini, unfolded at Moody Center in Austin, Texas, and aired on CBS.
His hit track “Need a Favor” dominated the night, snagging awards for Video of the Year, Male Video of the Year, and CMT Performance of the Year. This stellar achievement follows his victories last year for “Son of a Sinner.”
“Need a Favor” climbed to No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, maintaining the trend of the Video of the Year winners also charting within the top 15. Notably, Jelly Roll joins the ranks of Blake Shelton as the only artist to secure consecutive wins for Male Video of the Year since 2013.
His captivating rendition of “Need a Favor” during last year’s CMT Music Awards earned him the prestigious CMT Performance of the Year. This year, he dazzled audiences with “Halfway to Hell” as the show’s closing act.
Meanwhile, Lainey Wilson snagged Female Video of the Year for her magnetic “Watermelon Moonshine,” marking her second consecutive win after last year’s triumph with “Heart Like a Truck.” Wilson’s accolades come as no surprise, given her remarkable seven wins at the CMA Awards over the past two years.
In addition to her win, Wilson treated viewers to stellar performances, including her hit “Country’s Cool Again” and a touching rendition of Toby Keith’s “How Do You Like Me Now?!” in homage to the late legend.
The dynamic duo Dan + Shay clinched Duo/Group Video of the Year for their mesmerizing “Save Me the Trouble,” adding to their string of successes over the years.
Carly Pearce and Chris Stapleton’s collaboration “We Don’t Fight Anymore” secured the Collaborative Video of the Year award, showcasing their remarkable synergy and past achievements.
Ashley Cooke and Warren Zeiders emerged victorious in the breakthrough categories, echoing the trajectory of past winners who have soared to substantial careers in the country music scene.
The legendary Trisha Yearwood was honored with the June Carter Cash Humanitarian Award, underscoring her unwavering commitment to philanthropy. Reflecting on the award, Yearwood emphasized the importance of giving back, echoing the spirit of June Carter Cash herself. She said, “June Carter Cash was a force, and she was also married to a force – and I know a little bit about that.”
In her acceptance speech, Yearwood conveyed that she and her husband, Garth Brooks, strive to live by the adage, “Those to whom much is given, much is expected.” Additionally, Yearwood graced the audience with a heartfelt rendition of the ballad “Put It in a Song.”
Although Ballerini missed out on individual wins, her electrifying performance of “Love Me Like You Mean It” left a lasting impression on audiences, cementing her status as a dynamic performer in the country music realm.
As the curtains closed on another spectacular edition of the CMT Music Awards, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, and the array of talented artists celebrated their well-deserved victories, setting the stage for another year of chart-topping hits and unforgettable performances in the world of country music.
His hit track “Need a Favor” dominated the night, snagging awards for Video of the Year, Male Video of the Year, and CMT Performance of the Year. This stellar achievement follows his victories last year for “Son of a Sinner.”
“Need a Favor” climbed to No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, maintaining the trend of the Video of the Year winners also charting within the top 15. Notably, Jelly Roll joins the ranks of Blake Shelton as the only artist to secure consecutive wins for Male Video of the Year since 2013.
His captivating rendition of “Need a Favor” during last year’s CMT Music Awards earned him the prestigious CMT Performance of the Year. This year, he dazzled audiences with “Halfway to Hell” as the show’s closing act.
Meanwhile, Lainey Wilson snagged Female Video of the Year for her magnetic “Watermelon Moonshine,” marking her second consecutive win after last year’s triumph with “Heart Like a Truck.” Wilson’s accolades come as no surprise, given her remarkable seven wins at the CMA Awards over the past two years.
In addition to her win, Wilson treated viewers to stellar performances, including her hit “Country’s Cool Again” and a touching rendition of Toby Keith’s “How Do You Like Me Now?!” in homage to the late legend.
The dynamic duo Dan + Shay clinched Duo/Group Video of the Year for their mesmerizing “Save Me the Trouble,” adding to their string of successes over the years.
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Ashley Cooke and Warren Zeiders emerged victorious in the breakthrough categories, echoing the trajectory of past winners who have soared to substantial careers in the country music scene.
The legendary Trisha Yearwood was honored with the June Carter Cash Humanitarian Award, underscoring her unwavering commitment to philanthropy. Reflecting on the award, Yearwood emphasized the importance of giving back, echoing the spirit of June Carter Cash herself. She said, “June Carter Cash was a force, and she was also married to a force – and I know a little bit about that.”
In her acceptance speech, Yearwood conveyed that she and her husband, Garth Brooks, strive to live by the adage, “Those to whom much is given, much is expected.” Additionally, Yearwood graced the audience with a heartfelt rendition of the ballad “Put It in a Song.”
Although Ballerini missed out on individual wins, her electrifying performance of “Love Me Like You Mean It” left a lasting impression on audiences, cementing her status as a dynamic performer in the country music realm.
As the curtains closed on another spectacular edition of the CMT Music Awards, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, and the array of talented artists celebrated their well-deserved victories, setting the stage for another year of chart-topping hits and unforgettable performances in the world of country music.
