During last night’s CMT Music Awards, the biggest stars in country music took to Twitter to give fans everywhere a taste of Southern soul. Through glimpses into backstage beauty routines or Vine videos of performers expressing thanks to their fans, viewers were transported to Nashville for the night.
Performances by @CarrieUnderwood, @TaylorSwift13, @Nelly_Mo and @HunterHayes sparked the top moments conversation on Twitter during the show; headliners saw congratulatory Tweets from fellow musicians:
@CarrieUnderwood’s moving tribute to the recent Oklahoma tornado victims touched hearts:
Wow! @carrieunderwood You are inspiring. @CMT #CMTawards pic.twitter.com/ihoLEAWQ2J
— Dustin Lynch ( @dustinlynch) June 6, 2013
Congrats to @carrieunderwood on her cmt video of the year and amazing performance. Perfect bday gift!!
— Mike Fisher ( @mikefisher1212) June 6, 2013
@DariusRucker and @LadyAntebellum lit up last night’s show with their harmonious ‘Wagon Wheel’ performance, moving country singer @MacPowell to tweet his props:
OK! My man @dariusrucker showing E’rbody what’s up with Wagon Wheel! Yessir! Great job! #CMTAwards
— Mac Powell ( @macpowell) June 6, 2013
CMT Awards performers also used Vine to give fans a glimpse into what it takes to get ready to take the stage:
Backstage vocal warm up. Just need a little Darius Rucker. #CMTawards https://t.co/MbGtl32VsN
— Lady Antebellum ( @ladyantebellum) June 6, 2013
sound check for @CMT #CMTawards after party tonight! #cmafest https://t.co/vvnHWSaJWo
— Charlie Worsham ( @charlieworsham) June 5, 2013
As the night concluded, award winners and nominees used Twitter to thanks fans and wrap-up their memorable Nashville night.
What a great night! :) thanks, for making this happen! You all are so good to me…WOW! :) pic.twitter.com/EYDbSBCrZb
— Carrie Underwood ( @carrieunderwood) June 6, 2013
For those asking my twitter picture is the “I just won a CMT award” dance!!!
— Blake Shelton ( @blakeshelton) June 6, 2013
Wow!!! You all have blown us away! Love ya’ll. #CMTAWARDS
— Florida Georgia Line ( @FLAGALine) June 6, 2013
If you missed last night’s #CMTawards, you can still keep up with all things country on Twitter. Today, the CMA Music Festival kicks off, so be sure to follow the conversation using hashtag #CMAFest.
Great times at the @chevrolet Riverfront! Fan party next! #cmafest @countrymusic pic.twitter.com/C9MqZ3g50f
— Joe Nichols ( @JoeNichols) June 6, 2013
Giving away ice cream at 5th and broadway! All proceeds benefit @rocketown! #cmafest pic.twitter.com/BgGO6g8Tj7
— Joe Diffie ( @JoeDiffieOnline) June 6, 2013