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At Aprils ACM Awards, this meant a low-stakes show full of fun live performances and not much else.
Here are the highs, lows, and whoas of the 2021 CMT Music Awards.
LOW: Lady A sets the bar low.
At least Lindsey Ells guitar solo rocked (and reminded us that country shows need more of those).
HIGH: But Chris Stapleton gets things back on track.
Thats how you get a party started, right?
host Kane Brown asked afterward.
HIGH: Luke Combs once again delivers.
And rather than paint Martells story rosily, Guyton reminded viewers of a sad truth.
Over 50 years later, its better to see her get her flowers late than never.
LOW: This again?
If so-called real country is so much better, Rhetts performance itself shouldve made that case, too.
WHOA: Gladys Knight delivers the most high-energy performance of the night.
crashes yet another awards show.
At this point, if theres an awards show going on, you cancount on H.E.R.
is in the first place.
HIGH: Carrie Underwood and Needtobreathe take us to church.
At least we could once again count on Gladys Knight, who shouted Congratulations, Gabbyyyyy!
while proudly accepting on behalf of an absent Gabby Barrett.
LOW: Luke Bryan performs glorified karaoke.
As anAmerican Idoljudge should be able to tell you, thats never good.
WHOA: How about these hosts?
Our hosts were more than a little all over the place throughout the night.
