[2] Kelsea Ballerini returned as host of the ceremony.

[5] The ceremony aired on CBS and available to stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.

[6] On March 25, CMT announced Trisha Yearwood would receive the inaugural "June Carter Cash Humanitarian Award", which "recognizes an artist, duo/group or industry veteran who demonstrates an exceptional dedication to the community and their fellow artists as Cash did."

[7] Actress and friend of Carter Cash, Jane Seymour, presented the award.

On April 4, CMT announced that Brooks & Dunn, Lainey Wilson, and Sammy Hagar would perform a tribute to the late CMT Award winner and country music icon, Toby Keith, who died on February 5, 2024.