Paramount has pressed pause on several major events, including the 2025 Country Music Television (CMT) Awards.

MTV EMAs, the CMT Music Awards, and several other awards shows were put on hold for 2025 as Paramount Global prepares for a major merger.

A memo obtained by Hollywood Reporter said with company merger Paramount would "reimagine and optimize [their] events slate ...

"We look to reimagine and optimize our events slate going forward," reads a staff memo obtained by THR. "Our world-class events remain a key component of Paramount’s music offering." ...

This year's CMT Awards have been put on pause in the midst of parent company Paramount's upcoming merge with David Ellison’s ...