The CMT Music Awards 2025 have been canceled ahead of Paramount Global's merger with Skydance Media.
"We are pausing a few events for 2025, as we look to reimagine and optimize our events slate going forward. These include the MTV EMAs, MTV MIAWs, Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in Mexico, and CMT Music Awards," said Bruce Gilmer, who is President, Music, Music Talent, Programming and Events, Media Networks and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+, in a memo obtained by The Hollywood Reporter.
The news comes as the company is amid a merger with David Ellison's Skydance Media.
The CMT Music Awards, originally called the CMT Flameworthy Video Music Awards, were launched in 2002. They focus on music videos and allow fans to vote on the winners.
The 2024 CMT Music Awards took place in Austin, Texas, last April and were hosted by Kelsea Ballerini. Jelly Roll's "Need a Favor" won Video of the Year.
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