‘Austin’ Singer Dasha Attends CMT Awards in Austin City for the First Time

Dasha Experiences the ‘Real’ Austin City

“Austin” singer Dasha Novotny, professionally known as Dasha, stepped foot in the city that inspired her hit song for the first time. The singer, who has been catapulted to fame by her viral song “Austin,” announced on the CMT Awards red carpet that this event marks her debut visit to Austin.

‘Austin’ Song Debuts in 2023

The debut of the song “Austin” marked a significant milestone in Dasha’s music career. The song was introduced to the audience in 2023 and soon skyrocketed to massive popularity thanks to its viral spread on TikTok. The catchy lyrics and relatable emotions of “Austin” effortlessly made their way into the hearts of country music lovers, featuring prominently on Dasha’s debut country album, “What Happens Now?”

Dasha Shares Her Thoughts on ‘Austin’ and Visit to the City

During her red carpet interview at the CMT Music Awards, Dasha shared some intriguing insights about the conception of “Austin” and her excitement about being in Austin for the first time. “I’ve written about the same situation so many times, I’m like ‘I have to make something fun, like a story out of this,'” Dasha said. “‘Let’s just make it leaving Austin’ and we made the whole storyline out of it.”

CMT Music Awards 2024

The CMT Music Awards, where Dasha will perform her hit song “Austin,” will be aired live on CBS on Sunday, April 7, from 8 p.m. ET/PT to 11 p.m. Country music fans can also stream the award event live and on-demand on Paramount+ with Showtime.