The 2025 Nation Music Tv Awards, a.ok.a the CMT Awards, have been canceled by dad or mum firm Paramount World. The media large — which is dwelling to a number of well-known leisure platforms akin to Paramount+, Paramount Photos, MTV, Comedy Central, CMT and extra — introduced the cancelation in a memo to employees, which was obtained by The Hollywood Reporter. Because the CMT Awards turned an anticipated occasion annually throughout awards season, why was the present instantly canceled?
Final yr, the CMT Awards have been held on April 7, 2024, on the Moody Middle in Austin, Texas. Kelsea Ballerini served because the present’s co-host and host a number of occasions over time. She attended the 2024 ceremony along with her boyfriend, Outer Banks star Chase Stokes.
Beneath, Hollywood Life has gathered all the knowledge we all know to date in regards to the 2025 CMT Awards’ sudden cancelation.
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Why Had been the CMT Awards 2025 Canceled?
The cancelation of the 2025 CMT Awards notably occurred amid the merger between Paramount World and Skydance Media, which started in 2024. In a letter obtained by THR on February 7, 2025, Paramount govt Bruce Gillmer knowledgeable staffers on the firm that they have been “pausing” some occasions in 2025.
“We wish to share some information. We’re pausing just a few occasions for 2025, as we glance to reimagine and optimize our occasions slate going ahead,” the memo learn. “These embody the MTV EMAs, MTV MIAWs, Nickelodeon Youngsters’ Alternative Awards in Mexico, and CMT Music Awards. Our world-class occasions stay a key element of Paramount’s music providing as we proceed to lift the bar in delivering iconic, unforgettable performances and moments that drive popular culture. We now have the very best crew within the enterprise, and we’re grateful on your exhausting work and dedication in bringing these occasions to life.”
On the time of publication, the American Youngsters Alternative Awards remains to be scheduled to happen on March 15, 2025.
Are the ACM Awards 2025 Canceled?
The 2025 Academy of Nation Music Awards (referred to as the ACM Awards) haven’t been canceled; the awards ceremony has been produced by Amazon Prime Video since 2022.
When Are the ACM Awards 2025?
The ACM Awards are set to happen on Could 8, 2025, in Texas.
Had been the CMAs 2025 Canceled?
The 2025 Nation Music Awards (a.ok.a the CMAs) weren’t canceled both; the occasion is produced by ABC.
When Are the CMAs 2025?
The 2025 CMAs are scheduled to happen in Nashville, Tennessee, on November 12, 2025.
