Country Music 411

Maren Morris and Gabby Barrett Pull Out of CMT Awards

Two of country's biggest female stars are NOT performing anymore at the CMT Music Awards tonight (June 9).


Maren Morris told fans via Instagram stories on Monday, June 7 that she is sitting out. She was scheduled to perform “Line By Line” alongside her friend and collaborator JP Saxe.


“Due to a scheduling conflict, I will not be performing at the CMT Music Awards on Wednesday,” Morris said. “I know JP Saxe will slay it and I am so excited for his album to come out soon!”
Ingrid Andress is now replacing Maren and performing with JP Saxe.


Gabby Barrett also pulled herself out of performing sharing on her IG stories that due to “personal circumstances”.


As for Barrett, she was set to take the stage with Lady A and Carly Pearce. Lindsey Ell is now taking her place.


Watch the CMT Awards TONIGHT at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT on CMT, MTV, MTV2, Logo, Paramount Network and TV Land, hosted by Kane Brown and Kelsea Ballerini.