CMT Music Awards Sneak Peak

Check Out A Special Preview to the 2011 CMT Music Awards!

Well, we know you’re all super excited about the 2011 CMT Music Awards which will air tomorrow night, Wednesday June 8th at 7pm CT!! The show will be airing out of Nashville, and will be available through CMT and cmt.com.

The fan-voted awards show is being hosted by Kid Rock, and features a whole host of presenters and performers from country music and beyond. On the presenter front this includes both this year’s American Idol winner, Scotty McCreery, and runner-up Lauren Alaina as presenters. Other additional presenters include actress Melissa Peterman, CMT original movie “To The Mat” stars Laura Bell Bundy and Ricky Schroder, Shania Twain, Sara Evans, Luke Bryan and Sheryl Crow. The show is also jam packed with all-star performances from Jason Aldean, Sugarland, Rascal Flatts, Lady Antebellum, Keith Urban, Toby Keith, Luke Bryan, Zac Brown Band, and others.

All in all, this is shaping up to be one heck of a show! Below you will find the complete list of nominees as well as a special sneak peak to tomorrow night’s festivities!

Video of the Year

Jason Aldean – “My Kinda Party
Kenny Chesney – “The Boys of Fall
Lady Antebellum – “Hello World
Miranda Lambert – “The House That Built Me
Rascal Flatts – “Why Wait
Sugarland – “Stuck Like Glue
Taylor Swift – “Mine
The Band Perry – “If I Die Young
Carrie Underwood – “Undo It
Zac Brown Band – “Colder Weather

Male Video of the Year

Jason Aldean – “My Kinda Party
Kenny Chesney – “The Boys of Fall
Tobey Keith – “Bullets in the Gun
Blake Shelton – “Who Are You When I’m Not Looking
Keith Urban – “Without You

Female Video of the Year

Sara Evans – “A Little Bit Stronger
Miranda Lambert – “The House That Built Me
Reba McEntire – “Turn On the Radio
Taylor Swift – “Mine
Carrie Underwood – “Undo It

Group Video of the Year

Lady Antebellum – “Hello World
Little Big Town – “Little White Church
Rascal Flatts – “Why Wait
The Band Perry – “If I Die Young
Zac Brown Band – “Colder Weather

Duo Video of the Year

Steel Magnolia – “Last Night Again
Sugarland – “Stuck Like Glue
The Civil Wars – “Barton Hollow
The JaneDear Girls – “Wildflower
Thompson Square – “Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not

USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year

Lee Brice – “Love Like Crazy
Aaron Lewis – “Country Boy
Jerrod Niemann – “Lover, Lover
The Band Perry – “If I Die Young
Thompson Square – “Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not

Collaborative Video of the Year

Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson – “Don’t You Wanna Stay
Justin Bieber featuring Rascal Flatts – “That Should Be Me
Kid Rock featuring Sheryl Crow – “Collide
Aaron Lewis featuring George Jones and Charlie Daniels – “Country Boy
Loretta Lynn, Miranda Lambert and Sheryl Crow – “Coal Miner’s Daughter

CMT Performance of the Year

(musical performance on a television show, series or variety special on CMT)

Martina McBride and Train – “A Broken Wing” from CMT Crossroads: Train and Martina McBride
Reba McEntire – “If I Were a Boy” from Unplugged: Reba
Darius Rucker and Adele – “Need You Now” from 2010 CMT Artists of the Year
Keith Urban and John Mayer – “Sweet Thing” from CMT Crossroads: John Mayer and Keith Urban
Zac Brown Band and Jimmy Buffett – “Margaritaville” from CMT Crossroads: Jimmy Buffett and Zac Brown Band

Best Web Video of the Year

(New for 2011, Best video created primarily for Internet streaming)

Jason Aldean – “My Kinda Party” (live from the CMT.com webcast)
Luke Bryan – “It’s a Shore Thing
Lady Antebellum – “Stars Tonight
Blake Shelton – “Kiss My Country Ass
Taylor Swift – “Mine” (live from the Speak Now album release party)

Video Director of the Year

Deaton Flanigen (award-eligible videos include Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow’s “Collide” and the JaneDear Girl’s “Wildflower“)
Trey Fanjoy (award-eligible videos include Miranda Lambert’s “The House That Built Me” and Blake Shelton’s “Who Are You When I’m Not Looking“)
Chris Hicky (award-eligible videos include Carrie Underwood’s “Undo It” and Keith Urban’s “Without You“)
David McClister (award-eligible videos include The Band Perry’s “If I Die Young” and LeAnn Rimes’ “Swingin‘”)
Roman White (award-eligible videos include Lady Antebellum’s “Hello World” and Kellie Pickler’s “Makin’ Me Fall in Love Again“)

Since you’re being so patient, we’re sharing this special CMT Video preview of tomorrow night’s special event!

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