Lainey Wilson had a night to remember at the 2023 CMT Music Awards, taking home two trophies and delivering a captivating performance of her hit song, “Heart Like A Truck.”
The country music star won Collaborative Video of the Year for “wait in the truck” with HARDY and Female Video of the Year for “Heart Like A Truck.” Wilson shared her gratitude and excitement with the audience, thanking Jesus, CMT, and her fans for their unwavering support.
Collaborative Video of the Year Win for “Wait in the Truck” with HARDY
Wilson kicked off her winning streak with the Collaborative Video of the Year award for “wait in the truck” with HARDY. The video showcases the duo cruising in a vintage car, making stops at a diner and a drive-in movie theater. In her acceptance speech, Wilson expressed her appreciation for CMT and her fans, who have been there for her from the beginning of her journey.
Female Video of the Year Win for “Heart Like A Truck”
Lainey Wilson’s second win of the night was for Female Video of the Year with “Heart Like A Truck,” beating out six other talented nominees. The video, which was directed, produced, written, and filmed by women, shows Wilson on a dusty dirt road, driving her truck and singing her heart out.
In her speech, Wilson thanked her fans, Jesus, and CMT for believing in her when few others did. She also emphasized the importance of the song’s message about finding strength and freedom despite life’s bumps and bruises.
Performance of “Heart Like A Truck”
In addition to her wins, Wilson showcased her powerful vocals with a stunning performance of “Heart Like A Truck” at the awards show. The song’s lyrics compare a heart to a truck and encourage listeners to keep going despite the challenges that come their way. Wilson co-wrote the song with Trannie Anderson and Dallas Wilson, and it appears on her second album, Bell Bottom Country.
Bell Bottom Country Album
Bell Bottom Country, which was released in October of 2022, features 14 tracks, including “Heart Like A Truck,” “Watermelon Moonshine,” and “Live Off.” The album is a nod to Wilson’s deep southern roots, with plenty of twangy guitar riffs and catchy choruses. Wilson’s talent for songwriting and storytelling shines through on each track, as she shares her personal experiences with heartache, hope, and resilience.
The 2023 CMT Music Awards, co-hosted by Kane Brown and Kelsea Ballerini, featured a star-studded lineup of performances and collaborations. The event took place at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas on Sunday, April 2, and was broadcasted live on CBS. Viewers also had the option to stream the show live and on-demand via Paramount+.
Performances by Leading Country Stars and Collaborations
The event was filled with remarkable performances by some of the biggest names in country music, including Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce, Carrie Underwood, Cody Johnson, Jelly Roll, Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, and Tyler Hubbard.
The show also included several one-of-a-kind collaborations. A 10th-anniversary celebration of CMT Next Women of Country featured Lainey Wilson, Ingrid Andress, Madeline Edwards, and Morgan Wade, along with Alanis Morissette.
Gwen Stefani and Carly Pearce joined forces for a special collaboration, while Kane Brown and Katelyn Brown teamed up for the television premiere of their chart-topping duet, “Thank God.” The Black Crowes and Darius Rucker delivered a first-time collaboration of “She Talks To Angels,” and Wynonna Judd and Ashley McBryde also took the stage together.
Tributes to Stevie Ray Vaughan and Lynyrd Skynyrd
The show also included a tribute to the legendary Stevie Ray Vaughan from Gary Clark, Jr. The audience was treated to a Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute from Billy Gibbons, Chuck Leavell, Cody Johnson, Paul Rodgers, Slash & Warren Haynes and LeAnn Rimes & Wynonna Judd as honorary “Honkettes.”
Rising Stars Take the Stage
The show also provided a platform for rising stars to make their CMT Music Awards performance debut on the Ram Trucks Side Stage. The lineup included Avery Anna, Chapel Hart, Jackson Dean, Lily Rose, Nate Smith, and Megan Moroney.
Star-Studded Presenters
Carly Pearce, Carrie Underwood, Charles Esten, Dixie D’Amelio, Dustin Lynch, HARDY, Ian Bohen + Jen Landon (Yellowstone), Jon Pardi, LeAnn Rimes, Madison Bailey (Outer Banks), Max Thieriot (Fire Country), Megan Thee Stallion, Noah Schnapp (Stranger Things), Parker McCollum, Peter Frampton, Shania Twain, Steve Howey (True Lies), and Travis Kelce appeared as presenters during the show.
Lainey Wilson’s performance at the 2023 CMT Music Awards was a testament to her rising stardom in the country music scene. Her wins for Collaborative Video of the Year and Female Video of the Year, as well as her captivating performance of “Heart Like A Truck,” showcased her raw talent and unwavering passion for music.
With her sophomore album, Bell Bottom Country, Wilson has established herself as a rising star in the country music world, and fans can’t wait to see what she has in store next.
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