Paramount ‘Pauses’ CMT Music Awards
Jelly Roll poses with his awards during the 2024 CMT Music Awards. Photo: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for CMT
Paramount Global has put a hold on several major events, including the 2025 CMT Music Awards, as it reassesses the production’s future. The news, first reported by The Hollywood Reporter, comes from an internal memo issued by Bruce Gillmer, Paramount’s President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Media Networks, and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+. It was confirmed by MusicRow.
Other affected events include the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs), Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards Mexico and the MTV MIAW.
“Our world-class events remain a key component of Paramount’s music offering as we continue to raise the bar in delivering iconic, unforgettable performances and moments that drive pop culture. We have the best team in the business, and we are grateful for your hard work and dedication in bringing these events to life,” Gillmer wrote in the memo.
The decision follows a series of organizational changes at Paramount, including layoffs that impacted CMT, notably affecting then-Senior Vice President of Music Strategy & Talent, Leslie Fram.
