CMT Adds Gary Clark Jr. for Can’t-Miss Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute and Names All-Star Presenter Lineup for 2023 “CMT Music Awards” Airing April 2 Live on CBS from Austin’s Moody Center

CMT has added four-time GRAMMY®-winning Austinite and legendary songwriter, singer, guitarist, and producer Gary Clark Jr. for a one-of-a-kind tribute to late Texas blues legend Stevie Ray Vaughan, finalizing a colossal roster of star-packed performances and tributes for the 2023 CMT MUSIC AWARDS, airing LIVE for the first time ever from Austin, Texas’ Moody Center this Sunday, April 2 (8:00-11:00 PM, ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on-demand on Paramount+*. Paramount+. Thousands of episodes, live TV & exclusive originals–all in one place. Try it free!

Also announced is an all-star presenter lineup featuring some of the biggest names across music, television, sports, and entertainment, including: Carly Pearce, Carrie Underwood, Charles Esten, Dixie D’Amelio, Dustin Lynch, HARDY, Ian Bohen + Jen Landon (YELLOWSTONE), Jon Pardi, LeAnn Rimes, Madison Bailey (“Outer Banks“), Max Thieriot (FIRE COUNTRY), Megan Thee Stallion, Noah Schnapp (“Stranger Things“), Parker McCollum, Peter Frampton, Shania Twain, Steve Howey (TRUE LIES) and Travis Kelce.

Previously announced 2023 CMT MUSIC AWARDS news:

HOSTS: Kane Brown + Kelsea Ballerini

PERFORMERS: Alanis Morissette + Ingrid Andress, Lainey Wilson, Madeline Edwards and Morgan Wade, Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce, Carrie Underwood, Cody Johnson, Gwen Stefani + Carly Pearce, Jelly Roll, Kane Brown + Katelyn Brown, Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, The Black Crowes + Darius Rucker, Tyler Hubbard, and Wynonna Judd + Ashley McBryde. Avery Anna, Chapel Hart, Jackson Dean, Lily Rose, Megan Moroney, and Nate Smith perform from the Ram Trucks Side Stage.

EQUAL PLAY AWARD RECIPIENT: Shania Twain.

NOMINATIONS: Lainey Wilson (4x) leads; Cody Johnson, co-host Kane Brown and first-time nominee Jelly Roll (3x).

VOTING: Voting for Video of the Year remains active through the show at vote.cmt.com.

CMT MUSIC AWARDS EXTENDED CUT: Premieres Thursday, April 6 (8:00-11:30 PM, ET/PT) on CMT featuring 30 extra minutes of new performances and bonus content.

SPONSORS: Official sponsors of the 2023 CMT MUSIC AWARDS include Ram Trucks brand and Solitaire Grand Harvest.

CREDITS: Margaret Comeaux (CMT), John Hamlin (Switched On Entertainment), Leslie Fram (CMT), and Jason Owen (Sandbox Entertainment) are executive producers.

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