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NEEDTOBREATHE + Jordan Davis to headline CMT CROSSROADS taping in ATX + perform LIVE at 2024 CMT MUSIC AWARDS on CBS

NEEDTOBREATHE + Jordan Davis to headline special outdoor taping of “CMT CROSSROADS” at University of Texas at Austin’s UT Tower

Together will perform LIVE at 2024 CMT MUSIC AWARDS on April 7th on CBS

  • Acclaimed rockers NEEDTOBREATHE and country hitmaker Jordan Davis will team up for a special outdoor taping of critically acclaimed franchise “CMT Crossroads” ahead of the 2024 CMT MUSIC AWARDS, where they will also collaborate for LIVE for a first-time performance Sunday, April 7th (8:00-11:00 PM ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.*

    • NEEDTOBREATHE

      • The GRAMMY®-nominated, multi-platinum rock band returns to the CMTMA stage for the first time since their mesmerizing performance of “I Wanna Remember” with Carrie Underwood in 2021.

    • JORDAN DAVIS

      • The multi-platinum, award winning singer-songwriter will make his CMTMA main stage debut, looking to take home his first CMT belt buckles for the heartfelt “Next Thing You Know” video, which earned him 2 nominations in “Male Video of the Year” and the coveted “Video of the Year” category.

  • “CMT Crossroads: NEEDTOBREATHE + Jordan Davis” will film in front of a LIVE audience at UT Austin on Friday, April 5th, giving fans a one-of-a-kind opportunity to be a part of CMT’s longest-running music series.

    • All fans must register in advance to attend the “CMT Crossroads” taping here.

    • PLEASE NOTE, no walk-ups are permitted. Only guests who have pre-registered and receive the appropriate tickets/credentials needed for each individual event will be allowed entry. Event is subject to capacity.

    • FOR MEDIA ONLY: Media Registration Form

  • Additional performers, presenters and details about the 2024 CMT MUSIC AWARDS on CBS will be announced soon.

  • Press Assets:

Previously announced 2024 CMT MUSIC AWARDS news:

  • HOST: Kelsea Ballerini (more info)

  • PERFORMERS: Bailey Zimmerman, Jelly Roll, Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson and Sam Hunt (more info); more to be announced.

  • NOMINATIONS: Cody Johnson, Jelly Roll, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson and Megan Moroney lead nominations with 3 nods apiece (full list).

  • FAN VOTING: General voting is now open at vote.cmt.com through April 1st. Voting for the highly-coveted “Video of the Year,” presented by Hilton, remains active into show.

  • SPONSORS: Official sponsors of the 2024 CMT MUSIC AWARDS include Hilton and Walt Disney World®.

  • TICKETS: Available via Ticketmaster and MoodyCenterATX.com.

  • PRESS CREDENTIALS: Applications are now closed. Please reach out to cmt@triple7pr.com with questions.

  • CMT AWARDS WEEKEND: All-star programming lineup of programming featuring LIttle Big Town, HARDY & Nickelback and more begins Friday, April 5th (full lineup).

  • PRODUCTION CREDITS: Margaret Comeaux (CMT), John Hamlin (Switched On Entertainment), Leslie Fram (CMT) and Jason Owen (Sandbox Entertainment) are executive producers.

  • MORE INFO: Visit Paramount Press Express, use hashtag #CMTAward, follow CMT on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Tik Tok and CBS on Facebook, X and Instagram.

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*Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live, but will have access to on-demand the day after the show airs.

CMT Press Contacts:

Ali Marszalkowski, ali.marszalkowski@paramount.com

Lauren Woulard, lauren.woulard@paramount.com

Shannon Leigh Keenan, shannonleigh@triple7pr.com

CBS Press Contacts:

Kate Fisher, kfisher@cbs.com
Mallory Mason, mallory.mason@cbs.com

Moody Center

Veronica Cantu, vcantu@moodycenteratx.com