Carrie Underwood won the coveted Video of the Year award at the 2021 CMT Music Awards for her duet with John Legend. Hosted by Kane Brown and Kelsea Ballerini, the show featured performances from various country music stars. Singer Maren Morris pulled out of the ceremony last minute, and artists such as Ingrid Andress and Lindsey Ell replaced her. Other notable moments include a tribute to Linda Martell, a performance by Gladys Knight, and awards presented to artists like Gabby Barrett and Luke Bryan.