Nationwide Insurance Stage Performers Announced for 2013 CMT Music Awards
The 2013 CMT Music Awards is adding even more performers to an already-packed night of music as Ashley Monroe, Cassadee Pope, Dustin Lynch, Kree Harrison, Love and Theft and Randy Houser are set to perform on the Nationwide Insurance stage. For the sixth year in a row, Nationwide Insurance will be prominently featured throughout the night on a branded performance stage resembling its blue frame logo. The 2013 CMT Music Awards airs LIVE on Wednesday, June 5 at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT on CMT and CMT.com.
As part of their sponsorship, Nationwide will award the Nationwide Insurance On Your Side Award to country music’s best new live act as determined by the fans. Fans can watch their videos and vote through June 2 at CMT.com for nominees Florida Georgia Line, Hunter Hayes, Kip Moore and Lee Brice.
Hosted by Jason Aldean and Kristen Bell, the 2013 CMT Music Awards will include performances by Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker, Florida Georgia Line, George Strait, Hunter Hayes, Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan and Taylor Swift. Fans can vote online now at CMT.com, and on their mobile device at CMT Mobile or the CMT Insider app available on iPhone, iPad and Android now through June 2 to determine the winners. The six finalists for Video Of The Year will be announced at the beginning of the live show and fans can then vote at CMT.com, CMT mobile, on the CMT Insider app and via text message throughout the live telecast (ET/CT only) to determine the night’s big winner.
Prior to the main event, the hottest stars in country, rock and pop culture entertainment will step out in their designer best at the 2013 CMT Music Awards Red Carpet, hosted by CMT’s Cody Alan, Katie Cook and Allison DeMarcus LIVE on Wednesday, June 5 at 7:00 p.m., ET/PT on CMT and CMT.com. The CMT hosts will report live from the star-studded red carpet with exclusive interviews, candid moments and a first look at the fashion choices of the night’s biggest stars.
