A true Texas telecast. The 2023 CMT Awards were held in Austin, Texas for the first time, and the ceremony got a warm welcome from Matthew McConaughey, who made a surprise appearance on the Sunday, April 2 CBS show.Early in the evening, cohost Kelsea Ballerini introduced the new trophy that nominees were vying for. “The first award is coming up, and since this our first show in Texas, we are proud to present our brand new, custom made, Texas CMT trophy,” the “Blindsided” songstress, 29, told the audience.It didn’t look very different from the standard CMT Music Award. “I know what you’re thinking.
That is the regular CMT trophy, but I assure you it’s as Texas as it gets. Are you ready? Check it out,” she said.Bellerini pressed a red button at the base of the award, and McConaughey’s iconic line from the 1993 film Dazed and Confused played: “Alright, alright, alright.”The “I Quit Drinking” singer continued, “Yeah, that’s right.
It’s the CMMT award. The extra M stands for McConaughey. Let’s hand one of these babies out.”On the giant screen behind her at the Moody Center, McConaughey, 53, suddenly popped up. “Yes, Kelsea.
Thank you. I will take one of those,” the Texas native said.However, Ballerini wasn’t letting him score an honor without putting in the work. “No, no, sorry, Matthew.
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