NEEDTOBREATHE.Photo:Paramount/CMT
Paramount/CMT
NEEDTOBREATHE and Jordan Davis fans are in luck.
On Friday, it was announced that the rockers and country hitmaker, 35, will be taking the stage together live for a first-time performance at the 2024CMT Awards.
NEEDTOBREATHE’s performance at this year’s CMT Awards marks the first time they’ve taken the stage since their mesmerizing performance of “I Wanna Remember” withCarrie Underwoodin 2021, while Davis will be making his main stage debut at the event and is nominated for male video of the year and video of the year for “Next Thing You Know.”
Jordan Davis.Paramount/CMT
Ahead of the award show, the artists will also team up for a special outdoor taping ofCMT Crossroads, where theywill film in front of a live audience at University of Texas at Austin on April 5.
Earlier this week, the CMT Awards revealed thatBailey Zimmerman,Jelly Roll,Keith Urban,Lainey WilsonandSam Huntwill join hostKelsea Balleriniasperformers this year.
Zimmerman received a nod for male video of the year for “Religiously,” and Jelly Roll earned nominations for video of the year, male video of the year and CMT performance of the year for “Need a Favor.”
Meanwhile, Wilson is up for video of the year and female video of the year for “Watermelon Moonshine,” as well as collaborative video of the year for “More Than Friends” with Lukas Nelson + Promise of The Real.
Ballerini also earned video of the year and CMT performance of the year nods for “IF YOU GO DOWN (I’M GOIN’ DOWN TOO)," as well as a female video of the year nomination for “Penthouse.”
Urban and Hunt didn’t receive any nominations this year.
Last week, CMT announced the2024 nominations listand its top nominees, which include Ballerini, Jelly Roll, Wilson,Cody JohnsonandMegan Moroneywho earned three each.
First-time nominees includeAmber Riley, Ashley Cooke,Bret Michaels, Chayce Beckham, Hozier, Koe Wetzel, Stephen Wilson Jr., Tyler Childers, Warren Zeiders andZach Bryan.
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Lainey Wilson,Keith Urban, Jelly Roll.Steve Granitz/FilmMagic, Taylor Hill/WireImage, Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty
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In the evening’s most coveted category, video of the year, 16 acts will compete in the first round of voting includingKacey Musgraves,Darius Rucker,Mickey Guyton,Brothers Osborneand more.
On April 1, the top six nominees from the first round of voting will be announced, while the final three nominees, from the second round of voting, will be revealed on show day.
source: people.com
