The Country Music Television Music Awards will be hosted at the Moody Center in Austin on April 2, and there are several preshow events happening March 29-April 1 for fans to check out as part of CMT Music Awards Week.
From special tapings to special performances, check out these events taking place and how to register.
March 29: ‘CMT Hot 20 Countdown: Live in Austin’
This CMT event will include Cody Alan, Carissa Culiner and Marley Sherwood for a live taping of “CMT Hot 20 Countdown: Live in Austin.” Appearances will include CMT Music Awards co-hosts Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown, Russel Dickerson, and Lonestar. Attendees must be age 18 or older. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
- 10 a.m.
- Free (registration)
- Stubb’s Bar-B-Q, 801 Red River St., Austin
- Fans must register in advance to be part of the audience here.
March 29: CMT Music Awards outdoor stage taping
Country music superstars Carrie Underwood, Kane Brown and Katelyn Brown, Kieth Urban, and Tyler Hubbard perform during this taping event. Attendees will need to pick up wristbands at a location that is to be announced before heading to the outdoor taping area. This event is for those age 18 and older, and country concert attire is encouraged. However, shirts with large logos or brand names, sparkly sequins, or solid fluorescent or super bright colors should be avoided, according to the event description. For more information on what to expect and rules, visit here.
- Noon-6 p.m. (wristband pickup), 6 p.m. (doors open)
- Free (registration)
- Location TBA
- Fans must register in advance to be part of the audience here. (Note: No walk-ups will be permitted. Only guests who have preregistered and receive appropriate tickets and credentials will be admitted.)
March 31: ‘CMT Crossroads’: The Black Crowes and Darius Rucker
Fans can be part of a live audience for an upcoming installment of music series “CMT Crossroads.” Headliners include Darius Rucker, a three-time Grammy Award winner, and multiplatinum rock band The Black Crowes. This event is for those age 18 and older, and country concert attire is encouraged. However, shirts with large logos or brand names, sparkly sequins, or solid fluorescent or super bright colors should be avoided, according to the event description. For more information on what to expect and rules, visit here.
- Noon-6 p.m. (wristband pickup), 8 p.m. (concert starts)
- Free (registration)
- Location TBA
- Fans must register in advance to be part of the audience here. (Note: No walk-ups will be permitted. Only guests who have preregistered and receive appropriate tickets and credentials will be admitted.)
April 1: CMT Block Party
Check out live music, attend artist meet and greets, collect free swag, play games, and seize multiple chances to win tickets to the Moody Center for the 2023 CMT Music Awards happening April 2. The block party event is open to the public and hosts family-friendly fun. DJ Cassandra will play an all-day set, and Hannah Ellis, Matt Koziol and William Clark Green are set to perform. No preregistration is required.
- Noon-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Congress Avenue and West Ninth Street
April 1: 2023 CMT Music Awards Ram Trucks Stage
This CMT Music Awards taping event features rising country hitmakers Avery Anna, Chapel Hart, Jackson Dean, Lily Rose, Megan Moroney and Nate Smith. Country concert attire is encouraged. However, shirts with large logos or brand names, sparkly sequins, or solid fluorescent or super bright colors should be avoided, according to the event description. For more information on what to expect and rules, visit here.
- 5:30-9 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Corner of San Jacinto Boulevard and East 20th Street (check-in)
- Fans must register in advance to be part of the audience here. (Note: No walk-ups will be permitted. Only guests who have preregistered and receive appropriate tickets and credentials will be admitted.)
The CMT Music Awards will air live April 2 from the Moody Center, 2001 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin, beginning at 7 p.m. Central Standard Time on CBS.
