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The CMT Music Awards will no longer take place in 2025.
That show and others will pause this year as parent company Paramount Global merges with David Ellison’s Skydance Media. The Hollywood Reporter recently obtained a memo from Paramount president Bruce Gillmer. Gillmer told staff “we are pausing a few events for 2025, as we look to reimagine and optimize our events slate going forward. These include the MTV EMAs, MTV MIAWs, Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards in Mexico, and CMT Music Awards.” The Hollywood Reporter notes that it wasn’t immediately clear who officials would announce additional details about future CMT Music Awards shows and other events “pausing” for the year.
“Our world-class events remain a key component of Paramount’s music offering as we continue to raise the bar in delivering iconic, unforgettable performances and moments that drive pop culture,” Gillmer continued. “We have the best team in the business, and we are grateful for your hard work and dedication in bringing these events to life.”
The 2025 CMT Music Awards cancelation arrives shortly after the show moved to Texas. For two consecutive years, the fan-voted event took place at Moody Center in Austin, Texas. The CMT Awards debuted in the 1960s, initially under the name “Music City News Awards.” the event was previously held in Nashville, Tennessee. Kelsea Ballerini hosted last year’s CMT Music Awards show. she also took the stage, in addition to Cody Johnson, Megan Moroney, Old Dominion, Bailey Zimmerman, Jelly Roll, Jordan Davis, Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson, Sam Hunt and Trisha Yearwood, among others. See the stunning red carpet looks at the 2024 CMT Music Awards here, and see the list of winners here.