<h3>Rascal Flatts and Hayden Panettiere Host 2012 CMT Artists of the Year</h3>
<p>Country favorite <strong>Rascal Flatts</strong> and <strong><em>Nashville</em></strong> star <strong>Hayden Panettiere</strong> take the stage to host the 3rd annual <strong>CMT Artists of the Year Awards</strong> on <strong>December 8th</strong>. This 90-minute special features performances and special appearances from the country artists we loved the most during 2012.</p>
<p>Hayden isn&#8217;t just an actress on a TV show; she sings on the show and she&#8217;s good! She is excited to be a host this year, and we&#8217;re hoping she&#8217;ll sing a song or two.</p>
<blockquote><p>“Nashville is my second home now. I am so happy to be embraced by the country community and to be included in such a big event, especially with Rascal Flatts. I can’t wait to see how the evening unfolds!” -Hayden Panettiere</p></blockquote>
<p>We know the hosts, but we&#8217;ll have to wait until <strong>December 8th</strong> for the list of honorees. CMT has decided to keep the list a secret this year, so we&#8217;ll have to tune in to see who is part of the show!</p>