Details about the cancellation of the CMT Music Awards are in the comments. 👇

Details about the cancellation of the CMT Music Awards are in the comments. 👇

The 2025 CMT Music Awards have been canceled as part of a strategic decision by Paramount Global, the parent company of Country Music Television (CMT). This move aligns with Paramount’s ongoing merger with Skydance Media, prompting the company to pause several events scheduled for 2025 to “reimagine and optimize” its event slate.

**Impact on Country Music Awards**

The cancellation of the CMT Music Awards leaves the Country Music Association (CMA) Awards and the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards as the primary country music award shows for 2025. The ACM Awards are scheduled for May 2025 and will be broadcast on Amazon Prime Video

**Background on the CMT Music Awards**

Established in 1967 as the Music City News Awards, the CMT Music Awards have evolved into a fan-voted ceremony celebrating achievements in country music videos and television performances. The awards have been held in various locations, including Nashville and Austin, Texas

While the cancellation of the 2025 CMT Music Awards marks a significant change in the country music awards landscape, fans can look forward to the upcoming CMA and ACM Awards ceremonies later this year.