When you travel to Austin, you may have the idea to see some live music here in the city. Austin is well known for live music. Our Texas capital sees a variety of music events take place here in Austin during the year, including SXSW and Austin City Limits. One special event that is not always held in Austin will be taking place here in the city in April. Make sure to come visit Austin for the CMT Music Awards 2024. This is one of the biggest nights of the year for country artists, as they take to the stage for well-deserved awards. The show will also present with live musical acts too. Take a look at what you need to know about this year’s CMT Music Awards in Austin:
Where to Find It
This year’s CMT Music Awards will be held right here in Austin, Texas. Specifically, you will find this annual awards show taking place at the Moody Center. This will be the second year in a row where the CMT Music Awards will be held here in Austin after previously being hosted in Nashville for over 20 years. The Moody Center is a world-class arena that showcases the biggest artists each and every year. It is still a recent addition to Austin, having just opened in the Spring of 2022. You will find modern amenities inside this arena, including stadium seating, concessions, and much more. If you plan on sticking around after the CMT Music Awards, you can catch a variety of artists performing in April, including Tyler Childers, Tim McGraw, Madonna, and more. Take a look at tickets today to see what tickets are still available!
Purchasing Tickets
When it comes to one of the biggest nights of the year for country music, you would expect tickets are no longer available for purchase for the CMT Music Awards. Fortunately, tickets are still available for this exclusive event. Tickets are currently available for purchase through Ticketmaster with ticket prices starting at $229 per person. Tickets will get you entry into this event that goes from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM on Sunday April 7th. Resale tickets are also available for purchase, but please make sure to purchase from a reputable seller. The Moody Center is nearby many parking garages, so make sure to plan for your arrival appropriately to the event. The Moody Center also provides a premium experience for special suites and amenities. Reach out to The Moody Center for additional details.
What to Know
This year’s CMT Music Awards in Austin will be hosted by Kelsea Ballerini for a night of fun and country music. Kelsea is a world-renowned pop singer who released her debut solo album, The First Time, in 2015. Expect her to bring out some of the top names in country music. The top awards for the CMT Music Awards include Video of the Year, Male Video of the Year, Female Video of the Year, and Breakthrough Video of the Year. Recent years have seen artists including Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, Carrier Underwood, Luke Bryan, and more take home these big awards. Now that the CMT Music Awards are being held in Austin going forward, you can look forward to an incredible experience here each year!
Additional Music Activities in Austin
The CMT Music Awards are not the only music activity going on down here in Austin this spring. As mentioned, Austin is a live music mecca, and has plenty to see and do. Antone’s Nightclub has been a music staple here in the city since 1975. This smaller music venue has seen legendary artists walk through its doors, including Ray Charles, B.B. King, Muddy Waters, James Brown, and many more. The nightclub is still running to this day and offers incredible musical performances. Mondays features Blue Monday, with local blues artists holding down the stage. You can also see artists go on tour and perform at Antone’s as well. Additional venues that have become famous here in the city also include Stubbs, Mohawk, Emos, and Parish. No matter what time of year you come to visit, you are sure to find some incredible live music waiting for you. And best of all, it is sure to be near your vacation rental!
Get Ready for More Fun in Austin
Do not pass up the incredible opportunity to come and see the CMT Music Awards taking place here in Austin. Make sure to book your Austin vacation rentals today and see what all the fun is about. The CMT Music Awards will be here before you know it!
