The CMT Music Awards Week is kicking off on Wednesday, March 29th. You can expect four days filled with free events taking place throughout the city to celebrate the 2023 CMT Music Awards airing live from the Moody Center on April 2nd.
Wednesday, March 29th
CMT HOT 20 COUNTDOWN
Join CMT’s Cody Alan, Carissa Culiner and Marley Sherwood for a special taping of “CMT Hot 20 Countdown: Live in Austin” with appearances by CMT MUSIC AWARDS co-hosts Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown, Russell Dickerson and Lonestar. Must be 18+ to attend. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Fans must register in advance to be part of the audience here.
2023 CMT MUSIC AWARDS OUTDOOR STAGE
Country superstars Carrie Underwood, Kane Brown + Katelyn Brown, Keith Urban and Tyler Hubbard will each take the stage for a special performance from the heart of downtown Austin to air as part of the 2023 “CMT MUSIC AWARDS.” Fans must register in advance to be part of the audience here.
Friday, March 31st
CMT CROSSROADS: THE BLACK CROWES + DARIUS RUCKER
Multi-platinum rock band The Black Crowes and 3x GRAMMY® award-winning singer-songwriter Darius Ruckerare set to headline the next installment of critically-acclaimed music series “CMT Crossroads.” Filming in front of a live audience in the heart of downtown Austin, fans have a one-of-a-kind opportunity to be a part of CMT’s longest-running music series. Fans must register in advance to be part of the audience here.
Saturday, April 1st
CMT BLOCK PARTY
Open to the public and fun for the whole family, this free 2-day event, hosted by CBS Austin’s Trevor Scott, includes live music, artist meet-and-greets, free swag, games, and multiple chances to win tickets to the Moody Center for the 2023 “CMT MUSIC AWARDS” on April 2nd. Saturday, enjoy an all-day DJ set from DJ Cassandra and performances from Hannah Ellis, Matt Koziol and William Clark Green. No pre-registration required. Takes place from noon-4:00 p.m. at Congress Ave. & W 9th St.
2023 CMT MUSIC AWARDS RAM TRUCKS STAGE
Rising country hitmakers Avery Anna, Chapel Hart, Jackson Dean, Lily Rose, Megan Moroney & Nate Smith will headline the outdoor Ram Trucks Side Stage to air as part of the 2023 “CMT MUSIC AWARDS.” Fans must register in advance to be part of the audience here.
Sunday, April 2nd
CMT BLOCK PARTY
Open to the public and fun for the whole family, this free 2-day event, hosted by CBS Austin’s Trevor Scott, includes live music, artist meet-and-greets, free swag, games, and multiple chances to win tickets to the Moody Center for the 2023 “CMT MUSIC AWARDS” on April 2nd. Saturday, enjoy an all-day DJ set from DJ Cassandra and performances from Hannah Ellis, Matt Koziol and William Clark Green. No pre-registration required. Takes place from noon-4:00 p.m. at Congress Ave. & W 9th St.
LIVE! CMT MUSIC AWARDS RED CARPET & PRE-SHOW
Leading into the 2023 “CMT MUSIC AWARDS” LIVE on CBS, hosts Cody Alan, Carissa Culiner and Marley Sherwood welcome a steady stream of country music superstars as they arrive at country music’s only entirely fan-voted awards show! PLUS, country stars Midland & Jon Pardi are set to kick up the energy on the CMT Red Carpet with a live performance of their nominated song, “Longneck Way To Go.” Fans must register in advance to be part of the audience here.
All events (except the block party) require pre-registration that can be done here.
