. >> nicole nielsen with the star-studded lineup. >> reporter: cody johnson thrilled country fans in austin, performing to open the cmt music awards. the show kept rocking from there. lady wilson who took home the female video of the year award. keith urban and many others taking the stage. >> i just try to remind myself that even two years ago, just being in this building with all these amazing artists . >> kelsea ballerini paired with melissa etheridge for a quick duet while hosting for the fourth year in a row. >> jellyroll, come on up. >> the night long to jellyroll, who won the biggest word, video of the year, as well as best mail video and performance of the year. the show also honored country star toby keith who died of stomach cancer back in february at the age of 62. attribute to him featured sammy hagar, oxendine and wilson. >> it's hard that he is not here, we all feel like it is our job to be here in his honor. >> and with a red cup toast, fans and stars alike said goodbye to a legend. >>> the time right now is 5:57. the solar eclipse is just hours away and we are pulling