The 2009 CMT Music Awards will air live on CMT and CMT.com on Tuesday, June 16 at 8:00PM EST. You can vote for your faves until June 14 by visiting CMT.com.
Artists scheduled to perform include Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban and Def Leppard.
Tickets are available at Ticketmaster and CMT.com for this special event!
Best video of the year; awarded to the artist (male, female, group/duo or collaboration) and the video director. Final nominees announced during live telecast, with final voting held online at CMT.com during the show.
Trace Adkins - You're Gonna Miss This (Director: Peter Zavadil) Watch Here!
Kenny Chesney featuring The Wailers - Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven (Director: Shaun Silva) Watch Here!
Toby Keith - God Love Her (Director: Michael Salomon) Watch Here!
Kid Rock - All Summer Long (Director: Deaton Flanigen)
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May 26, 2009
HERE'S YOUR HOST! COMEDIAN BILL ENGVALL TO HOST THE "2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS"
Country Music's Only Fan-Voted Awards LIVE From Nashville on Tuesday, June 16
Actor/comedian Bill Engvall is set to entertain the masses as host of the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS, which will premiere LIVE from the Sommet Center in Nashville on Tuesday, June 16 at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT on CMT and CMT.com.
"Bill Engvall is having a great year. He's among the most successful touring comics of all-time, a mass appeal TV star and a record-shattering proven winner with the CMT audience," said Brian Philips, president of CMT. "His wry sense of humor and fast-on-his-feet timing make him an ideal choice as host for this year's Music Awards."
"CMT has promised a 'live and loud' awards show, and I'm honored to have been chosen as host," said Engvall. "Live television is always unpredictable and exhilarating, and I'm looking forward to sharing the stage with some of country music's biggest stars."
Country music's only fan-voted awards show, the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS, will include performances by Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban and British rockers Def Leppard. Fans can now vote online at CMT.com through Sunday, June 14 to determine the night's winners. The final nominees for VIDEO OF THE YEAR will be announced at the beginning of the live show and fans can vote at CMT.com and via text on their Verizon Wireless phones throughout the live broadcast (ET/CT only) to determine the night's big winner.
Bill Engvall is currently the host of the top-rated CMT series, COUNTRY FRIED HOME VIDEOS, and the star and executive producer of the TBS sitcom, The Bill Engvall Show. He recently released the movie Bait Shop co-starring Billy Ray Cyrus, and he also starred in the movie Delta Farce in 2007 with Larry the Cable Guy and D.J. Quall. Prior to his big screen debut, Bill was one of the stars on the sketch comedy show, Blue Collar TV, on the WB Network. Bill is also a recording artist with his first album "Here's Your Sign" certified platinum, which held the No. 1 position on Billboard's Comedy Charts for 15 weeks. As an author, Bill has written many books including his autobiography, Bill Engvall: Just A Guy.
May 21, 2009
CMT ONE COUNTRY AND RHAPSODY REWARD ARTISTS' CHARITIES AT THE "2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS"
Winners To Receive Donation To Their Charity of Choice
Rhapsody To Donate Proceeds From the Purchase of Each Nominated Song Until June 21
CMT ONE COUNTRY AND RHAPSODY REWARD ARTISTS' CHARITIES
AT THE "2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS"
Winners To Receive Donation To Their Charity of Choice
Rhapsody To Donate Proceeds From the Purchase of Each Nominated Song Until June 21
For the second year, CMT ONE COUNTRY will reward winners of the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS by making donations on their behalf to their selected charities. In addition to honoring winners, CMT ONE COUNTRY is partnering with Rhapsody to make donations on behalf of all nominees. From now until Sunday, June 21, the proceeds from the purchase of any 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS nominated song from Rhapsody.com will go to benefit the artist's specified charity. The 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS premiere LIVE on Tuesday, June 16 at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT on CMT and CMT.com.
"CMT ONE COUNTRY is honored to once again reward the charities of the winners for the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS," said Lucia Folk, director of public affairs, CMT, "And we are privileged to partner with Rhapsody to reward not only winners, but also nominees' charities at a time when non-profits need the community's support more than ever."
"Rhapsody is proud to be involved with the CMT ONE COUNTRY initiative and help music fans to support the charities of their favorite artists," said Tim Quirk, vice president of programming for Rhapsody America.
CMT ONE COUNTRY, CMT's pro-social initiative, was launched in the fall of 2005 to inspire CMT viewers to take action and bring about important change in their communities. After the 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS, CMT ONE COUNTRY donated $70,000 on behalf of winners to their selected charities. Visit CMTONECOUNTRY.com to learn more information about the nominated artists? charities and this initiative.
A complete list of the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS nominated artists and the charities who would receive their donation are below (in alphabetical order):
Trace Adkins: The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network
Dierks Bentley: Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
Brooks & Dunn: Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
Kenny Chesney: PLAN!T NOW
Def Leppard: Create Now
Trey Fanjoy (Director): MusiCares
Deaton Flanigen (Directors): Victory Junction Gang Camp
Chris Hicky (Director): Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation
Julianne Hough: Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Alan Jackson: CMT ONE COUNTRY non-profit partners
Jamey Johnson: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Toby Keith: Ally's House
Kid Rock: CMT ONE COUNTRY non-profit partners
Alison Krauss: Thistle Farms
Lady Antebellum: Mocha Club
Miranda Lambert: Humane Society of East Texas
Little Big Town: T.J. Martell Foundation
Martina McBride: Childhelp
Reba McEntire: The Smile Train
Montgomery Gentry: T.J. Martell Foundation
Jake Owen: Mardy Fish Foundation
Brad Paisley: The Shjon Podein Children?s Foundation
Kellie Pickler: Wounded Warrior Project
Robert Plant: TurtleWill
Rascal Flatts: Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
Rehab: Elton John Aids Foundation
Michael Salomon (Director): American Cancer Society
Jim Shea (Director): The Shjon Podein Children?s Foundation
Shaun Silva (Director): Thistle Farms
George Strait: Jenifer Strait Memorial Fund
Sugarland: MusiCares
Taylor Swift: The Red Cross
Peter Tilden (Director): The Shjon Podein Children?s Foundation
Carrie Underwood: The Humane Society of the United States
Keith Urban: Meals on Wheels, Nashville Chapter (and the City Commission)
The Wailers: I Went Hungry (Friends of the World Food Program)
Roman White: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Hank Williams, Jr.: CMT ONE COUNTRY non-profit partners
Zac Brown Band: Institute for Children's Autism Research and Education
Peter Zavadil (Director): St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Country music's only fan-voted awards show, the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS, will premiere LIVE on Tuesday, June 16 at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT on CMT and CMT.com, and includes performances by Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban and British rockers Def Leppard.
Fans can now vote online at CMT.com through Sunday, June 14 to determine the night's winners. The final nominees for VIDEO OF THE YEAR will be announced at the beginning of the live show and fans can vote at CMT.com and via text on their Verizon Wireless phones throughout the live broadcast (ET/CT only) to determine the night's big winner.
May 19, 2009
SUGARLAND, BRAD PAISLEY AND TAYLOR SWIFT LEAD THE NOMINEES FOR THE "2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS"
Finalists Announced Today by Kellie Pickler and CMT's Lance Smith During the "2009 CMT Music Awards Nominee Special"
Final Round of Online Voting Begins Today on CMT.com and Ends June 14
The results are in and over 2.5 million votes were cast to determine the final nominees for the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS, putting country superstar duo Sugarland in the lead with five final nominations; Brad Paisley and Taylor Swift are next in line with four nominations each. Newcomers Lady Antebellum score their first nominations with three, along with Rascal Flatts. The announcements were made today by Kellie Pickler and CMT's Lance Smith during the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEE SPECIAL.
"This has been a watershed year for country music," said Brian Philips, president of CMT, "and the fans have spoken! We'll mix an influx of strong new talent with performances by our enduring stars. The 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS will reflect what CMT fans want: stellar performances from top nominees like Sugarland, Brad Paisley and Taylor Swift, a fun party atmosphere and plenty of surprises."
Country music's only fan-voted awards show, the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS, will premiere LIVE on Tuesday, June 16 at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT on CMT and CMT.com, and includes performances by Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban and British rockers Def Leppard. Fans can now vote online at CMT.com through Sunday, June 14 to determine the night?s winners. The final nominees for VIDEO OF THE YEAR will be announced at the beginning of the live show and fans can vote at CMT.com and via text on their Verizon Wireless phones throughout the live broadcast (ET/CT only) to determine the night's big winner.
The final nominees in each of the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS categories include:
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video of the year; awarded to the artist (male, female, group/duo or collaboration) and the video director. Final nominees announced during live telecast, with final voting held online at CMT.com during the show.
Trace Adkins - You're Gonna Miss This (Director: Peter Zavadil)
Kenny Chesney featuring The Wailers - Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven (Director: Shaun Silva)
Toby Keith - God Love Her (Director: Michael Salomon)
Kid Rock - All Summer Long (Director: Deaton Flanigen)
Lady Antebellum -Lookin' For A Good Time (Director: Chris Hicky)
Brad Paisley - Waitin' On A Woman (Directors: Jim Shea & Peter Tilden)
Rascal Flatts - Every Day (Director: Deaton Flanigen)
Sugarland - All I Want To Do (Director: Shaun Silva)
Taylor Swift - Love Story (Director: Trey Fanjoy)
Carrie Underwood - Just A Dream (Director: Roman White)
MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a male artist; awarded to the artist
Trace Adkins - You're Gonna Miss This
Toby Keith - God Love Her
Brad Paisley - Waitin' On A Woman
Keith Urban - Sweet Thing
FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a female artist; awarded to the artist
Miranda Lambert - More Like Her
Martina McBride - Ride
Kellie Pickler - Don't You Know You're Beautiful
Taylor Swift - Love Story
GROUP VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a group; awarded to the artists
Lady Antebellum - Lookin' For A Good Time
Rascal Flatts - Bob That Head
Rascal Flatts - Every Day
Zac Brown Band - Chicken Fried
DUO VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a duo; awarded to the artists
Brooks & Dunn - Put A Girl In It
Montgomery Gentry - Roll With Me
Sugarland - All I Want To Do
Sugarland - Already Gone
USA WEEKEND BREAKTHROUGH VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video from an artist's major breakthrough album; awarded to the artist (male, female, or group/duo)
Julianne Hough - That Song In My Head
Jamey Johnson - In Color
Lady Antebellum - Lookin' For A Good Time
Zac Brown Band - Chicken Fried
COLLABORATIVE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video that featured a special collaborative appearance by artists; awarded to the artists (individual, group or duo)
Brooks & Dunn featuring Reba McEntire - Cowgirls Don't Cry
Kenny Chesney featuring The Wailers - Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven
Brad Paisley with Keith Urban - Start A Band
Sugarland featuring Little Big Town and Jake Owen - Life In A Northern Town
CMT PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR*
Musical performance on a television show, series or variety special on CMT; awarded to the artist (individual, group or duo)
Alan Jackson featuring Dierks Bentley, Brad Paisley and George Strait - Country Boy from CMT GIANTS: ALAN JACKSON
Sugarland featuring Little Big Town and Jake Owen - Life In A Northern Town from the 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS
Def Leppard and Taylor Swift - Photograph from CMT CROSSROADS: DEF LEPPARD AND TAYLOR SWIFT
WIDE OPEN COUNTRY VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video from an artist outside the mainstream of country music; awarded to the artist (male, female, group/duo or collaboration)
Def Leppard and Taylor Swift - Photograph
Kid Rock - All Summer Long
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss - Please Read The Letter
Rehab featuring Hank Williams, Jr. - Bartender Song
VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Best video director of the year; awarded to the director for his or her body of work from the past year
Deaton Flanigen (award eligible videos include: Kid Rock's All Summer Long and Rascal Flatts' Every Day)
Trey Fanjoy (award eligible videos include: Taylor Swift's Love Story and George Strait's Troubador)
Roman White (award eligible videos include: Carrie Underwood's Just a Dream and Reba McEntire's Every Other Weekend)
Peter Zavadil (award eligible videos include: Trace Adkins - You're Gonna Miss This and Joey + Rory's Cheater Cheater)
*indicates new category for 2009
May 11, 2009
TRACE ADKINS, JASON ALDEAN AND DIERKS BENTLEY HEAT UP THE "2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS"
Country Music's Only Fan-Voted Awards Tuesday, June 16
Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean and Dierks Bentley have been added to the star-studded performance line-up for the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS, which will premiere LIVE on Tuesday, June 16 at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT on CMT and CMT.com. Previously announced performers include Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban and British rockers Def Leppard.
Fan voting for the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS began on April 13 and ends today on CMT.com, where fans will select the top nominees in each of the categories. On Tuesday, May 19 at 10:00 � 10:30 a.m., ET/PT, Kellie Pickler and CMT's Lance Smith will announce the four finalists in each of the categories during the 2009 CMT Music Awards Nominee Special. Fans can then vote online at CMT.com through June 14 to determine the winners of the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS. The final nominees for VIDEO OF THE YEAR will be announced at the beginning of the live show and fans can vote at CMT.com and via text on their Verizon Wireless phones throughout the live broadcast (ET/CT only) to determine the night's big winner.
May 6, 2009
KELLIE PICKLER AND CMT'S LANCE SMITH HOST THE "2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEE SPECIAL"
Pickler and Smith Present the Final Nominees for the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS On Tuesday, May 19
For the first time, CMT will be interrupting their regularly scheduled programming to present the final nominees for the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS with the 2009 CMT Music Awards Nominee Special on Tuesday, May 19 at 10:00-10:30 a.m., ET/PT. This thirty-minute special, hosted by 2008 USA WEEKEND BREAKTHROUGH VIDEO OF THE YEAR winner Kellie Pickler and CMT's Lance Smith, features the music and videos of country music's elite as decided by fan voting. The special will simulcast on cmt.com and a version will be available on CMT Mobile.
Country music's biggest stars will rock Nashville's Sommet Center when the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS premiere LIVE on Tuesday, June 16 at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT on CMT and CMT.com with performances by Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban and British rockers Def Leppard.
Fan voting for the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS began on April 13 and continues through May 11, only at CMT.com, where fans will select the top nominees in each of the categories. On Tuesday, May 19, CMT will announce the four finalists in each of the categories, except VIDEO OF THE YEAR. Fans can then vote online at CMT.com through June 14 to determine the winners of the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS. The final nominees for VIDEO OF THE YEAR will be announced at the beginning of the live show and fans can vote at CMT.com and via text on their Verizon Wireless phones throughout the live broadcast (ET/CT only) to determine the night's big winner.
April 27, 2009
KEITH URBAN, SUGARLAND AND DEF LEPPARD SWEETEN PERFORMANCE LINE-UP FOR THE "2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS"
Country Music's Only Fan-Voted Awards Show Now on Tuesday, June 16
Tickets On-Sale This Saturday, May 2
The all-star performance line-up gets even sweeter with the addition of Keith Urban, Sugarland and British rockers Def Leppard to the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS, which will premiere LIVE on Tuesday, June 16 at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT on CMT and CMT.com. Previously announced performers include Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts and Taylor Swift. Tickets to the eighth annual fan-voted awards show go on-sale Saturday, May 2.
Ticket prices start at $25 and will go up to $99 for a ticket package that includes a seat on the red carpet, as well as the main show. Tickets to the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS at the Sommet Center in Nashville go on sale Saturday, May 2 at 10 a.m., CT and are available at the Sommet Center Box Office and all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 800-745-3000, online at CMT.com and ticketmaster.com.
Fan voting for the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS began on April 13 and continues through May 11, only at CMT.com, where fans will select the top nominees in each of the categories. On Tuesday, May 19, CMT will announce the four finalists in each of the categories, except VIDEO OF THE YEAR. Fans can then vote online at CMT.com through June 14 to determine the winners of the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS. The final nominees for VIDEO OF THE YEAR will be announced at the beginning of the live show and fans can vote at CMT.com throughout the live broadcast (ET/CT only) to determine the night's big winner.
April 21, 2009
TOBY KEITH, BRAD PAISLEY, RASCAL FLATTS AND TAYLOR SWIFT TO PERFORM AT THE "2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS" AT NASHVILLE'S SOMMET CENTER
Tickets On-Sale Saturday, May 2; Ticket Prices Start as Low as $25
Country music's biggest stars, including Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts and Taylor Swift will rock Nashville's Sommet Center when the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS premieres LIVE on Tuesday, June 16 on CMT and CMT.com. Tickets to the eighth annual fan-voted awards show honoring country music's elite will go on-sale Saturday, May 2.
Ticket prices start at $25 and will go up to $99 for a ticket package that includes a seat on the red carpet, as well as the main show. Tickets to the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS at the Sommet Center in Nashville go on sale Saturday, May 2 at 10 a.m., CT and are available at the Sommet Center Box Office and all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 800-745-3000, online at CMT.com and ticketmaster.com.
Fan voting for the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS began on April 13 and continues through May 11, only at CMT.com, where fans will select the top nominees in each of the categories. On Tuesday, May 19, CMT will announce the four finalists in each of the categories, except VIDEO OF THE YEAR. Fans can then vote online at CMT.com through June 14 to determine the winners of the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS. The final nominees for VIDEO OF THE YEAR will be announced at the beginning of the live show and fans can vote at CMT.com throughout the live broadcast (ET/CT only) to determine the night's big winner.
April 13, 2009
CMT ANNOUNCES FIRST ROUND FINALISTS FOR THE "2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS"
Online Voting Begins Monday, April 13 on CMT.com and Ends May 11
Sugarland leads nominations with six followed by Brad Paisley and Taylor Swift, each with four
Voting begins today for the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS, country music's only fan-voted award show, with the announcement of this year's first round finalists. Country duo, Sugarland, lead the pack in first round nominations with six followed by Brad Paisley and Taylor Swift who have each garnered four. Beginning today, Monday, April 13 at 11:00 a.m., ET, fans can vote on CMT.com for their favorite artists to determine the final nominees for CMT's eighth annual awards show. Country music's biggest stars will rock Nashville when the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS premieres LIVE on Tuesday, June 16 on CMT and CMT.com.
The first round of voting for the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS runs from April 13 through May 11, only at CMT.com, where fans will select from the top nominees in each category. On Tuesday, May 19, CMT will announce the four finalists in each of the categories, except VIDEO OF THE YEAR. Fans can then vote online at CMT.com through June 14 to determine the winners of the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS. The final nominees for VIDEO OF THE YEAR will be announced at the beginning of the live show and fans can vote at CMT.com and via text message throughout the live broadcast (ET/CT only) to determine the night's big winner.
The nominees in each of the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS categories include:
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video of the year; awarded to the artist (male, female, group/duo or collaboration) and the video director. Final nominees announced during live telecast, with final voting held online at CMT.com during the show.
Trace Adkins - You're Gonna Miss This (Director: Peter Zavadil)
Kenny Chesney featuring The Wailers - ?Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven? (Director: Shaun Silva)
Toby Keith - God Love Her (Director: Michael Salomon)
Kid Rock - All Summer Long (Director: Deaton Flanigen)
Lady Antebellum - Lookin' For A Good Time (Director: Chris Hicky)
Brad Paisley - Waitin' On A Woman (Directors: Jim Shea & Peter Tilden)
Rascal Flatts - Every Day (Director: Deaton Flanigen)
Sugarland - All I Want To Do (Director: Shaun Silva)
Taylor Swift - Love Story (Director: Trey Fanjoy)
Carrie Underwood - Just A Dream (Director: Roman White)
MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a male artist; awarded to the artist
Trace Adkins - You're Gonna Miss This
Jason Aldean - She's Country
Alan Jackson - Good Time
Jamey Johnson - In Color
Toby Keith - God Love Her
Brad Paisley - Waitin' On A Woman
Darius Rucker -Don't Think I Don?t Think About It
Keith Urban -Sweet Thing
FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a female artist; awarded to the artist
Julianne Hough - That Song In My Head
Miranda Lambert - More Like Her
Martina McBride - Ride
Heidi Newfield - Johnny & June
Kellie Pickler - Don?t You Know You're Beautiful
Taylor Swift -Love Story
Carrie Underwood - Just A Dream
Lee Ann Womack - Last Call
GROUP VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a group; awarded to the artists
Eli Young Band - When It Rains
Gloriana - Wild At Heart
Lady Antebellum - Lookin' For A Good Time
Little Big Town - Fine Line
The Lost Trailers - Hollerback
Rascal Flatts - Bob That Head
Rascal Flatts - Every Day
Zac Brown Band Chicken Fried
DUO VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a duo; awarded to the artists
Brooks & Dunn - Put A Girl In It
Caitlin & Will - Stupid Boy
Carter Twins - Heart Like Memphis
Joey + Rory - Cheater Cheater
Montgomery Gentry - Roll With Me
Sugarland - All I Want To Do
Sugarland - Already Gone
Sugarland - Love
USA WEEKEND BREAKTHROUGH VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video from an artist's major breakthrough album; awarded to the artist (male, female, or group/duo)
Carter Twins - Heart Like Memphis
Gloriana - Wild At Heart
Julianne Hough - That Song In My Head
Joey + Rory - Cheater Cheater
Jamey Johnson - In Color
Lady Antebellum - Lookin' For A Good Time
James Otto - Just Got Started Lovin' You
Zac Brown Band - Chicken Fried
COLLABORATIVE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video that featured a special collaborative appearance by artists; awarded to the artists (individual, group or duo)
Brooks & Dunn featuring Reba McEntire - Cowgirls Don't Cry
Kenny Chesney featuring The Wailers - Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven
Brad Paisley and Keith Urban - Start A Band
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss - Please Read The Letter
The Raconteurs featuring Ricky Skaggs and Ashley Monroe - Old Enough
Rehab featuring Hank Williams, Jr. - Bartender Song
Sugarland, Little Big Town and Jake Owen - Life In A Northern Town
Josh Turner featuring Trisha Yearwood - Another Try
CMT PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR*
Musical performance on a television show, series or variety special on CMT; awarded to the artist (individual, group or duo)
Caitlin & Will - Stupid Boy from CAN YOU DUET
Alan Jackson, George Strait, Brad Paisley and Dierks Bentley - Country Boy from CMT GIANTS: ALAN JACKSON
Toby Keith - She's A Hottie from the 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss - Gone Gone Gone (Done Moved On) from CMT CROSSROADS: ROBERT PLANT AND ALISON KRAUSS
LeAnn Rimes - Nothin' Better To Do from the 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS
Sugarland, Little Big Town and Jake Owen - Life In A Northern Town from the 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS
Taylor Swift and Def Leppard - Photograph from CMT CROSSROADS: DEF LEPPARD AND TAYLOR SWIFT
Keith Urban and Brooks & Dunn - Raise The Barn from the 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS
WIDE OPEN COUNTRY VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video from an artist outside the mainstream of country music; awarded to the artist (male, female, group/duo or collaboration)
Kevin Costner & Modern West - Backyard
Def Leppard and Tim McGraw - Nine Lives
Def Leppard and Taylor Swift - Photograph
Kid Rock - All Summer Long
John Mellencamp featuring Karen Fairchild - My Sweet Love
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss - Please Read The Letter
The Raconteurs featuring Ricky Skaggs and Ashley Monroe - Old Enough
Rehab featuring Hank Williams, Jr. - Bartender Song
VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Best video director of the year; awarded to the director for his or her body of work from the past year
Kristin Barlowe (award eligible videos include: Martina McBride's Ride and Chuck Wicks' All I Ever Wanted)
Deaton Flanigan (award eligible videos include: Kid Rock's All Summer Long and Rascal Flatts' Every Day)
Trey Fanjoy (award eligible videos include: Taylor Swift's Love Story and George Strait's Troubador)
Wayne Isham (award eligible videos include: Darius Rucker's Don't Think I Don't Think About It and It Won't Be Like This For Long)
Shaun Silva (award eligible videos include: Sugarland's All I Want To Do and Kenny Chesney's Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven featuring The Wailers)
Eric Welch (award eligible videos include: Heidi Newfield's Johnny & June and the Carter Twins' Heart Like Memphis)
Roman White (award eligible videos include: Carrie Underwood's Just a Dream and Reba McEntire's Every Other Weekend)
Peter Zavadil (award eligible videos include: Trace Adkins - You're Gonna Miss This and Joey + Rory's Cheater Cheater)
*indicates new category for 2009
Videos that debuted on CMT between January 18, 2008 and February 23, 2009 are eligible for the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS. Finalists were determined by an industry panel that includes noted country music journalists, as well as music industry, music retail and CMT executives. Log on to CMT.com to view streaming clips of nominated videos.
