Jackie Venson to Play Guitar With Alanis Morissette at the CMT Music Awards on Sunday

Austin blues star joins CBS broadcast of “You Oughta Know”

Jackie Venson played the Austin Music Awards at Mohawk on February 26 (Photo by Jana Birchum)

Following decades in Nashville, the CMT Music Awards take over the Moody Center for the first time this Sunday, April 2. (Revisit our interview with producer Margaret Comeaux on the show’s Austin relocation here.)

Alongside performers like Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, and Keith Urban, the latest lineup announcement includes a notable hometown name. Austin native Jackie Venson will play guitar during a Sunday awards show set by famed singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette. The performance of “You Oughta Know” will also include the artists Ingrid Andress, Lainey Wilson, Madeline Edwards, and Morgan Wade in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the CMT Next Women of Country franchise.

Following a completely-sold-out January residency at Antone’s, 33-year-old Venson headlined the Chronicle’s Austin Music Awards in February. Her latest release, Evolution of Joy, re-recorded full-band versions of her impactful bluesy originals from the 2019 album Joy.

The women-focused programming announcement also promises an onstage collaboration between Gwen Stefani and Carly Pierce, as well as Shania Twain’s acceptance of the third-ever “CMT Equal Play Award” for elevating underrepresented voices in country music. Fans can watch along live on CBS, from 7 - 10pm on Sunday, or purchase still-available tickets to attend in person, starting around $230. Find the full list of announced CMT Music Awards performers here.

This week also offers a number of free opportunities for locals. Fans can register here to attend a special taping of “CMT Hot 20 Countdown: Live in Austin” on Wednesday, March 29 with appearances by CMT Music Awards co-hosts Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown, Russell Dickerson, and Lonestar. On this Eventbrite page, Austin fans can RSVP to attend outdoor tapings with Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, and more on Wednesday, March 29; the Black Crowes and Darius Rucker on Friday, March 31; and Nate Smith, Jackson Dean, Lily Rose, Megan Moroney, and more on Saturday, April 1.

With no pre-registration required, the CMT Block Party takes place on Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2 from noon - 4pm at Congress Ave. & W 9th St. Hosted by CBS Austin’s Trevor Scott, the party includes “live music, artist meet-and-greets, free swag, games, and multiple chances to win tickets” to the award show. Saturday includes all-day spinning by DJ Cassandra and performances by Hannah Ellis, Matt Koziol, and William Clark Green.

A note to readers: Bold and uncensored, The Austin Chronicle has been Austin’s independent news source for over 40 years, expressing the community’s political and environmental concerns and supporting its active cultural scene. Now more than ever, we need your support to continue supplying Austin with independent, free press. If real news is important to you, please consider making a donation of $5, $10 or whatever you can afford, to help keep our journalism on stands.

Support the Chronicle  

READ MORE
More Jackie Venson
Vieux Farka Touré and Jackie Venson Help Christen the 04 Center
Vieux Farka Touré and Jackie Venson Help Christen the 04 Center
Malian blues meets Austin blues via world-class shredders

Derek Udensi, June 3, 2019

Jackie Venson & Dale Watson’s Manhattan Mosey
Jackie Venson & Dale Watson’s Manhattan Mosey
How to Become a Musician – Episode 2

Kevin Curtin, Dec. 19, 2016

More by Rachel Rascoe
Hot Sauce Fest, Bat Fest, and More Crucial Concerts
Hot Sauce Fest, Bat Fest, and More Crucial Concerts
Mitski, Childish Gambino, Lucinda Williams, and others worth hearing

Sept. 6, 2024

Culture, Arts, and More Recommended Weekend Events
Culture, Arts, and More Recommended Weekend Events
Don't let the heat get you down

Aug. 16, 2024

KEYWORDS FOR THIS POST

Jackie Venson, Alanis Morissette, CMT Music Awards, Moody Center

MORE IN THE ARCHIVES
One click gets you all the newsletters listed below

Breaking news, arts coverage, and daily events

Keep up with happenings around town

Kevin Curtin's bimonthly cannabis musings

Austin's queerest news and events

Eric Goodman's Austin FC column, other soccer news

Information is power. Support the free press, so we can support Austin.   Support the Chronicle