CMT Awards fans fume as Carrie Underwood's name 'missed' despite nomination

CMT Awards fans were convinced Carrie Underwood had been snubbed by the show.

It came after the American Idol alum's name was not called out during nominations for a top gong at the ceremony. A host of big stars flew to Texas to celebrate the biggest night in country music on Sunday night.

Disgruntled fans lashed out on Twitter /X fuming that American Idol star Carrie had been left out of the nominations for Performance of the Year. One fan wrote on the social media site: "What the heck I voted for @carrieunderwood for Performance of the year!!! Why didn't they say her name?"

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Another fan fumed: "This losing streak of Carrie Underwood with awards needs to stop already just because she's 41 years old that doesn't mean she can't do the job."

Carrie has been a regular fixture at the awards over the years. She has won female vocalist of the year several times before and is a huge hit with fans.

There was further uproar on the night as fans were convinced Beyoncé would make a surprise appearance on the night. She has embraced country music in her latest album so fans hoped to see her at an event honouring the genre.

The Texas-born singer released her latest album Cowboy Carter recently, making her the first black artist to reach number one in the UK with a country album. Fans took to social media to share their thoughts. "Sooooo is Beyoncé going to the CMT AWARDS tomorrow night?"

In a jam-packed evening Trisha Yearwood made history too. Trisha received the June Carter Cash Humanitarian Award at 2024 CMT Music Awards tonight in Austin, Texas .

The honor was given to her by friend and former colleague, British actress Jane Seymour. Trisha made an appearance on Jane's six season drama, Dr. Quinn. Trisha looked stunning in a glittery black gown with a high neck. She glammed up with her hair swept up in an up do, as she got a hug from her Hollywood star pal Jane who looked sensational in a black sleeveless dress.