Kelsea Ballerini. is ready to dazzle the stage at the Country Music Awards 2024, but not every aspect of her performance will unfold in real-time.
Kelsea Ballerini. 30, will be the solo host for the awards ceremony. Moreover, these awards will be live from Austin’s Moody Center for the fourth consecutive year. While she will grace the stage to perform one of her chart-topping hits, it will be a pre-recorded segment.
Kelsea Ballerini. Shared Her Plans for Country Music Awards 2024
However, during a recent Instagram Story fan Q&A session on Monday, April 1, Ballerini humorously mentioned her pre-taped performance plans. Moreover, Kelsea added for Country Music Awards 2024, “[Hosting] is like a fun version of running around like a headless chicken. The rest is live, babyyy!”
Since 2021, the Grammy nominee has been a fixture at the Country Music Awards, sharing hosting duties with Kane Brown and Anthony Mackie. However, this Sunday marks her debut as the sole host.
Kelsea Ballerini. Excitement for Country Music Awards
In a statement released in February, Kelsea Ballerini. expressed her excitement about returning to the Country Music Awards stage. Moreover, she said, “I couldn’t be more excited to be back for my 4th year with my CMT family to host this year’s CMT Music Awards in Austin, TX.
However, hosting an awards show that celebrates the music that fans love most has been an honor, and I know this year will be another unforgettable night.”
Kelsea Ballerini. Nominee for Two Awards in Country Music Awards 2024
However, apart from hosting, Ballerini is also a nominee for two awards: Video of the Year and CMT Performance of the Year, both for her song “If You Go Down (I’m Going Down Too).”
At last year’s ceremony, Kelsea Ballerini. performance of “If You Go Down (I’m Going Down Too)” featured a collaboration with a group of drag queens. However, this moment came in the wake of Tennessee legislators introducing a bill to ban public “adult cabaret performances” in front of children. It is a move that prompted Ballerini to affirm her support for self-expression and inclusivity.
GLAAD Praising Country Music Awards
The performance garnered praise from GLAAD, with Anthony Allen Ramos, the Vice President of Communications & Talent for the organization. Moreover, they commended Kelsea Ballerini. bold allyship and the message of inclusivity it conveyed.
Ramos noted, “Country Music Award Stars are using their platforms to stand with the LGBTQ community. Also, the industry is growing into an explicitly welcoming place for LGBTQ fans and talent. Moreover, other country music stars, concerts, and events should take note of CMT’s inclusion and follow suit.”
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