Miranda! Carrie! The Judds! Joel McHale? Exclusive photos from backstage at the 2022 CMT Awards (original) (raw)
Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood at the 2022 CMT Music Awards. The Tyler Twins
As you can see, the former American Idol winner — who went into the night holding the record for the most CMT Awards wins, 23 — extended her lead by two trophies on Monday: one for Video of the Year and another for Collaborative Video of the Year, both for "If I Didn't Love You", her duet with Jason Aldean.
Jason Aldean
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In addition to winning his two awards with Carrie Underwood, the "If I Didn't Love You" singer performed a soaring rendition of "Heaven" with Bryan Adams during the telecast.
Gayle King
Gayle King at the 2022 CMT Awards. The Tyler Twins
The CBS This Morning co-host was on hand to introduce the next step in CMT Equal Play, a new diversity initiative designed to foster and support all marginalized communities that are underrepresented in the genre of country music.
The Judds
Naomi and Wynonna Judd at the 2022 CMT Awards. The Tyler Twins
Naomi Judd and daughter Wynonna Judd — who will go out on a 10-stop tour this fall — delivered their first TV performance together in 20 years. Introduced by superstar Kacey Musgraves, the pair performed "Love Can Build a Bridge."
LeAnn Rimes
LeAnn Rimes at the 2022 CMT Awards. The Tyler Twins
The Masked Singer winner — who took home her first of two CMT Awards in 1997 — served as a presenter during Monday's telecast.
Jimmie Allen and Monica
Jimmie Allen and Monica at the 2022 CMT Awards. The Tyler Twins
The country singer and the R&B artist took to the CMT Awards stage to perform "Pray" with the members of Little Big Town.
The 'Queer Eye' Cast
The 'Queer Eye' cast at the 2022 CMT Awards. The Tyler Twins
Netflix stars Karamo Brown, Tan France, Bobby Burke, and Antoni Porowski served as presenters. Sadly, the audience wasn't treated to Jonathan Van Ness in chaps.
Parker McCollum
Parker McCollum at the 2022 CMT Awards. The Tyler Twins
Relative newcomer Parker McCollum took home the Breakout Video of the Year trophy for his hit "To Be Loved By You".
Taylor Lautner
Taylor Lautner at the 2022 CMT Awards. The Tyler Twins
The Twilight alum served as a presenter at the ceremony.
Martina McBride
Martina McBride at the 2022 CMT Awards. The Tyler Twins
The five-time CMT nominee served as a presenter at the 2022 ceremony.
Cole Swindell and Courtney Little
Cole Swindell and Courtney Little at the 2022 CMT Awards. The Tyler Twins
Nominated for Video of the Year for his duet with Lainey Wilson, "Never Say Never", Swindell attended this year's CMT Awards with girlfriend. Little appeared in Swindell's 2021 video for "Some Habits".
Joel McHale
Joel McHale at the 2022 CMT Awards. The Tyler Twins
The Community alum and current Crime Scene Kitchen host served as a presenter.
Brittany Spencer
Brittany Spencer at the 2022 CMT Awards. The Tyler Twins
The "Sober & Skinny" singer was nominated for the CMT Digital-First Performance of the Year award.
Thomas Rhett and Riley Green
Thomas Rhett and Riley Green at the 2022 CMT Awards. The Tyler Twins
The singers performed their duet "Half of Me" during the telecast. Rhett was also nominated for Male Video of the Year for "Country Again".
Carly Pearce
Carly Pearce at the 2022 CMT Awards. The Tyler Twins
The six-time nominee won a Breakthrough Video of the Year award in 2018 for her first hit single, "Every Little Thing". This year she was nominated in the Digital–First Performance of the Year category for "Dear Miss Loretta" and the Collaborative Video of the Year category for "Never Wanted to Be That Girl", her duet with Ashley McBryde.
Adrian Quesada, Mickey Guyton, and Eric Burton
Adrian Quesada, Mickey Guyton, and Eric Burton at the 2022 CMT Awards. The Tyler Twins
Guyton — nominated for Performance of the Year and Female Video of the Year — performed Colors with the duo known as the Black Pumas.
Restless Road
Restless Road at the 2022 CMT Awards. The Tyler Twins
Zach Beeken and Colton Pack were put into a group with fellow founding member Andrew Scholz during season 3 of X Factor in 2013. Scholz left the band in 2015 and was replaced by Garrett Nichols, a former contestant on season 13 of American Idol.
Priscilla Block
Priscilla Block at the 2022 CMT Awards. The Tyler Twins
The "Just About Over You" singer — nominated for Breakthrough Video of the Year — was one of the Ram Trucks Side Stage performers of the evening.
Gilligan Stillwater and Billy F. Gibbons
Gilligan Stillwater and Billy Gibbons at the 2022 CMT Awards. The Tyler Twins
The former ZZ Top member presented at the ceremony, and attended the awards with his wife, whom he wed in 2005.
Maddie Marlow Font
Maddie Marlow Font at the 2022 CMT Awards. The Tyler Twins
The one half of Maddie & Tae accepted the Group/Duo Video of the Year award on behalf of herself and bandmate Taylor Dye Kerr for their song "Woman You Got".
Dylan Scott
Dylan Scott at the 2022 CMT Awards. The Tyler Twins
The "Can't Have Mine" singer served as a presenter at the ceremony.
Reyna Roberts
Reyna Roberts at the 2022 CMT Awards. The Tyler Twins
The country singer is known for her debut single, "Stompin' Grounds", and has appeared multiple times on NFL's Monday Night Football.
Elvie Shane
Elvie Shane at the 2022 CMT Awards. The Tyler Twins
The "My Boy" singer was one of the Ram Trucks Side Stage performers of the evening.
Kat Luna and Alex Georgia
Kat Luna and Alex Georgia at the 2022 CMT Awards. The Tyler Twins
The married couple known as Kat & Alex recently released "Yo Quiero Amarte" (the Spanish version of "I Want It All").
Rob Cordrey
Rob Cordrey at the 2022 CMT Awards. The Tyler Twins
The comedian served as a presenter at the ceremony.
Brittany Kerr and Jason Aldean
Brittany Kerr and Jason Aldean at the 2022 CMT Awards. The Tyler Twins
The former NBA cheerleader married the country star in 2015.
Tenille Arts
Tenille Arts at the 2022 CMT Awards. The Tyler Twins
The singer was nominated for Breakthrough Video of the Year and Female Video of the Year.
Lily Aldridge
Lily Aldridge at the 2022 CMT Awards. The Tyler Twins
The Victoria's Secret Angel and Sports Illustrated swimsuit model served as a presenter at the ceremony.
Hannah
Hannah at the 2022 CMT Awards. The Tyler Twins
The singer is behind the popular TikTok food content series Stand By Your Pan.
Dustin Lynch at the 2022 CMT Awards. The Tyler Twins
The singer was nominated for Collaborative Video of the Year for his duet with MacKenzie Porter, "Thinking 'Bout You".
Midland
Midland at the 2022 CMT Awards. The Tyler Twins
Cameron Duddy, Mark Wystrach, and Jess Carson are best known for their band's debut single, "Drinkin' Problem".