The countdown to the 2014 CMT Music Awards has officially begun!
With only a few hours ’til showtime, CelebSecrets4U is giving you the breakdown on what you can expect from the awards show this evening.
The 2014 CMT MUSIC AWARDS will include performances by Blake Shelton, Brantley Gilbert, Carrie Underwood, Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, Florida Georgia Line, Hunter Hayes, Jake Owen, Jennifer Nettles, Kacey Musgraves, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Lee Ann Womack, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, and Miranda Lambert. In addition, Brett Eldredge, Cole Swindell, Dan + Shay, Danielle Bradbery, David Nail, Thomas Rhett and Tyler Farr will be performing on the Nationwide Insurance Stage. Previously announced presenters include “2 Broke Girls” actress Beth Behrs, actress Brooklyn Decker, 2014 CMT MUSIC AWARDS Twitter tracker Cassadee Pope, actor James Van Der Beek, “Fargo” actress Kate Walsh, LeAnn Rimes, Rascal Flatts and CMT’s BROKEN SKULL RANCH host Steve Austin. Fans can vote online at CMT.com and on their mobile device at CMT Mobile now through June 1 to determine the winners. The six finalists for VIDEO OF THE YEAR will be announced on the morning of June 4 and fans can then vote all day and throughout the live telecast (ET/CT only) at CMT.com, CMT mobile and via text message to determine the night’s big winner.
Today, we are sharing 5 things we can’t wait to see at the 2014 CMT Music Awards! Check it out below…
5. Twitter Tracker
One thing we love about the CMT Music Awards is how you can experience the show just like the stars do straight from your living room! CMT.com will simulcast the live 2014 CMT MUSIC AWARDS online, and interact with fans throughout the telecast with live Twitter (@CMT) and Facebook updates from the red carpet and backstage, driving #CMTawards to become a top trending topic throughout the live show. Viewers can keep in the loop as Cassadee Pope hosts “Twitter Tracker” spotlighting the hottest trending topics throughout the show.
4. Nationwide Insurance Stage
Every year, we look forward to the performances on the Nationwide Insurance Stage at the CMT Awards. The Nationwide Insurance stage features short, frequent performances from country music’s rising stars on a branded performance stage featuring the company’s blue frame logo. This year’s artist lineup includes Brett Eldredge, Cole Swindell, Dan + Shay, Danielle Bradbery,David Nail, Thomas Rhett and Tyler Farr.
3. Kristen Bell
We are super pumped to see Kristen Bell take the CMT stage for the third year in a row! Each year Kristen hosted the CMT Music Awards, she had a co-host (Jason Aldean and Toby Keith). Tonight, Kristen will be ridin’ solo and we can’t wait to see what she brings to the table!
2. Jason Derulo & John Legend
Musical phenomenons Jason Derulo and John Legend are making special appearances at tonight’s CMT Music Awards! We can’t wait to see Jason perform with Luke Bryan and Florida Georgia Line and John to perform with Hunter Hayes and Jennifer Nettles!
1. Video of the Year
The #1 thing we are looking forward to seeing at tonight’s CMT Music Awards is “Video of the Year!” Who will take home the most-coveted buckle of the night? You can still vote for your favorite artist all day today and throughout the live telecast (ET/CT only) at CMT.com, CMT mobile and via text message to determine the night’s big winner.