The Country Music Television Music Awards will not take place in 2025 along with several other awards shows as executives look for ways to “reimagine” and “optimize” the shows. According to the Hollywood Reporter, CMT’s parent company, Paramount announced the decision in a memo sent to employees.
The memo was sent by Bruce Gillmer, Paramount’s president of music, music talent, programming and events, media networks and chief content officer for Paramount+. Gillmer indicated that the CMT Music Awards and other paused award shows are still part of the company’s plans, but did not offer any insight on when they could return.
“We want to share some news. We are pausing a few events for 2025, as we look to reimagine and optimize our events slate going forward,” reads a portion of the memo. “These include the MTV EMAs, MTV MIAWs, Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards in Mexico, and CMT Music Awards.”
The move is not expected to impact the MTV Video Music Awards or the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards.
The CMT Music Awards have been held each year since 2002, typically taking place in the spring. For the last three years the ceremony has taken place in April. The voting for the awards is conducted entirely by fans who last year selected Jelly Roll’s “Need A Favor” as “Video of the Year.”
