The CMT Music Awards, often abbreviated as the CMT Awards, is a fan-voted awards show for country music videos and television performances. Established in 1983, it is presented by the cable television network CMT.
The CMT Awards are held annually in Nashville, Tennessee, and are broadcast live on CMT. The show features performances by some of the biggest names in country music, as well as awards for video of the year, male and female video of the year, group/duo video of the year, and breakthrough video of the year. The CMT Awards are one of the most prestigious awards shows in country music, and they provide a platform for artists to showcase their work and connect with their fans.