Kelsea Ballerini returns to Austin to host the CMT Awards 2024 in April

Country star Kelsea Ballerini is hosting the CMT Awards in Austin again this year, the award show announced Tuesday morning.

Ballerini hosted the award show's first stint in Austin last year (and in Nashville in 2021) with country artist Kane Brown. She hosted the show remotely in 2022.

“I couldn’t be more excited to be back for my fourth year with my CMT family to host this year’s CMT Music awards in Austin, Texas. Hosting an awards show that celebrates the music that the fans love most has been an honor and I know this year will be another unforgettable night,” Ballerini said.

The CMTs will be held at the Moody Center on April 7. Tickets are on sale now at moodycenteratx.com.

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