I’m gutted.”ĭespite not being able to stand on the stage alongside cohost Anthony Mackie, however, Ballerini revealed that she will still be a part of the ceremony: “The incredible CMT family and my team have brought part of the set to my home, to my little bubble, and set it up to where I can still host and perform.” So, unfortunately, I cannot be there in person anymore,” the “Half of My Hometown” singer, 28, announced in a video shared via Instagram on Monday, April 11. “A couple days ago, I tested positive for COVID and the CMT Awards are tonight. Everything to Know About the 2022 CMT Music Awards Read article