As for how the country crooner feels about her part in this whole experience? Ashley McBryde is thrilled. "I am beyond excited, and maybe a little nervous, to host an awards show for the very first time" (via People). McBryde has traveled far from her humble Arkansas roots, where she used to sing sad songs at a biker bar, according to her official site. Breaking onto the country music scene as 2019's ACM New Female Artist and the CMA New Artist of the Year, she's been grabbing attention ever since. 

And while she may be experiencing some nerves before this year's CMTs, there is one member of her family who seems to be more than ready for the big show: "Opie also got a gift to wear for the [CMTs}! He's crushing it in denim!" McBryde tweeted, along with a photo of her adorable pup sporting a denim jacket emblazoned with the CMT Music Awards logo.