Gwen Stefani's Debut Performance in CMT Music Awards

Image credit: Getty images 29 March 2023

The former No Doubt frontman will switch genres for a night at the Country Music Television CMT Music Awards on April 2 in Austin, Texas.

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Stefani is performing at the fan-voted award event, joining Carrie Underwood, Kelsea Ballerini, Keith Urban, Tyler Hubbard, and many more country music stars.

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Stefani will make her debut alongside country singer Carly Pearce, but she won't be the only first-time performer at the event.

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Alanis Morissette is expected to perform at the CMT Awards to commemorate the franchise's 10th anniversary.

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Shania Twain will perform on Sunday night and receive the CMT Equal Play Award, which celebrates artists who work for equal representation in country music.

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Wynonna Judd and Ashley McBryde will perform duets, as will The Black Crowes and Darius Rucker, as well as Kane Brown and his wife, Katelyn Brown.

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The award presentation announced on Tuesday that powerhouses Alanis Morissette, Gwen Stefani, and Shania Twain will perform.

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Alanis Morissette will perform "You Oughta Know" at the CMT Music Awards to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the CMT Next Women of Country franchise.

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