The groups also recorded a studio version of Collins' hit in 1985
For the second In their careers, Little Big Town and Sugarland have come together to perform a 1985 pop hit. The country groups covered Phil Collins' “Take Me Home” No jacket required album, on stage at the 2024 CMT Music Awards in Austin on Sunday. In 2008, LBT and Sugarland, along with Jake Owen, performed Dream Academy's hit “Life in a Northern Town” at the CMT Awards.
On stage at the Moody Center, Little Big Town opened the show with Jimi Westbrook and Karen Fairchild taking the front lines as smoke, lights and lasers swirled around the group. Sugarland made their appearance next: Jennifer Nettles' huge voice announced their presence, before it was Kristian Bush's turn to take center stage. In fact, all six singers — including LBTs Kimberly Schlapman and Philip Sweet — had a solo moment.
Ahead of their collaboration, the 'Girl Crush' quartet announced the 'Take Me Home' tour with Sugarland. Titled after Collins' song, the trek will kick off on October 24th in Greenville, South Carolina and wrap up on December 13th with a show in Nashville. Country trio the Castellows will open all dates.
Little Big Town and Sugarland also released a studio version of “Take Me Home,” available to stream now. tickets for the tour go on sale April 12.
Kelsea Ballerini hosted the 2024 CMT Awards, which presented trophies to Carly Pearce, Jelly Roll and Lainey Wilson. Other highlights included a tribute to Toby Keith, who died in February, by Sammy Hagar, Brooks & Dunn and Wilson. A thrilling performance by Keith Urban of 'Straight Line'. and a debut performance of “Austin” by Dasha.
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