Kelsea Ballerini will host the CMT Music Awards for the fourth consecutive year.
The 30-year-old country-pop star will host alongside Kane Brown in 2021 and 2023, and remotely in 2022, before returning to Austin, Texas, on April 7 to host the musical ceremony. .
She said: “We couldn't be more excited to be back with the CMT family for a fourth year to host this year's CMT Music Awards in Austin, Texas.”
“It's an honor to host an awards show that celebrates the music fans love most, and we're confident this year will be another unforgettable night.”
Candidates will be announced soon.
At last year's gala, Shania Twain called for “inclusive country music” as she accepted the Equal Play Award.
The country-pop veteran, 58, gave a powerful speech, slamming “industry standards” for doing a “really disservice” to the genre's “rich history.”
The 'You're Still the One' hitmaker insisted there was still much work to be done to achieve an “equal workplace for all talent”, regardless of background.
She said, “I believe in inclusive country music.
“This is a genre of music with a rich history and one that has nurtured my own songwriting, performing and recording career since childhood. Industry standards are currently having a huge negative impact on this.”
She added, “I will continue to do my best as a pioneer. Let's work together to ensure that all fellow artists can play equally, regardless of gender, age, or race.''
The CMT Music Awards will be broadcast live on CBS from the Moody Center on Sunday, April 7th at 7pm CT.