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'We're shutting Sixth Street down tonight.' Watch Jelly Roll celebrate winning third CMT Award

Nate Chute
Austin American-Statesman

Jelly Roll went three for three during his first-ever CMT Music Awards Sunday night.

The event, held for the first time in Austin, took over the Moody Center and was broadcast on CBS. It had previously been held for decades in Nashville, the hometown of Jelly Roll (AKA Jason DeFord).

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Jelly Roll performs at the CMT Awards at the Moody Center on Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Austin, Texas.

Jelly Roll won “Male Video of the Year,” “Breakthrough Male Video of the Year,” and “CMT Digital - First Performance of the Year” Sunday night. After winning this third award, Jelly Roll ended his acceptance speech with a call to celebrate.

"We're shutting Sixth Street down tonight, baby. Meet me there.”

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Watch the moment here: