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2010 CMT Award Performances

For those that missed last night’s CMT Awards, and those that just couldn’t get enough, here are a few videos from the broadcast to wet your whistle! Tim McGraw “Southern Voice” (From the 2010 CMT Music Awards): 2010 CMT Music Awards: Tim McGraw, “Southern Voice” 2010 CMT Music Awards: Grown-Ups Comedy Package: 2010 CMT Music Awards: Opener – “Grown-Ups Comedy Package” Keith Urban talks about oil spill.: 2010 CMT Music Awards: Keith Urban talks about oil spill. LeAnn Rimes “Swingin’” (From the 2010 CMT Music Awards): 2010 CMT Music Awards: “LeAnn Rimes “Swingin’” 2010 CMT Music Awards,Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow: 2010 CMT Music Awards: “Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow” Zac Brown Band “Free” (From the 2010 CMT Music Awards): 2010 CMT Music Awards: Zac Brown Band, “Free” Lady Antebellum “Stars Tonight” (From the 2010 CMT Music Awards): 2010 CMT Music Awards: Lady Antebellum “Stars Tonight” Reba “Cowboy” (From the 2010 CMT Music Awards): 2010 CMT Music Awards: Cowboy Medley Jamey Johnson “Back to Macon” (From the 2010 CMT Music Awards): 2010 CMT Music Awards: Jamey Johnson, “Back To Macon” Terrel Owens sings “Momma Don’t Let Your Babies Grown Up to be Cowboys”: 2010 CMT Music Awards: Terrel Owens sings “Momma Don’t Let Your Babies Grown Up to be Cowboys” 2010 CMT Music Awards – Kenan Thompson as Reba McEntire: 2010 CMT Music Awards: Kenan Thompson as Reba McEntire 2010 CMT Music Awards – Paula Deen,Snooki and The Situation: 2010 CMT Music Awards: Paula Deen,Snooki and The Situation Country Music Photo Gallery

Blake Shelton’s Birthday

Blake Shelton”s birthday is June 18th, how will he be celebrating? Considering Blake Shelton already has Miranda Lambert, chart topping hits, and the biggest gun collection ever, what do you think he needs? All kidding aside, Happy Birthday Blake! Hope you have a great one and we all look forward to more great music from you in the future!Country Music Photo Gallery

2010 CMT Music Awards Winners

Here is a full list of the 2010 CMT Music Award Winners! Male Video of the Year » “‘Til Summer Comes Around”, Keith Urban “Everybody who voted at home and around the place, thank you very much.” — Keith Urban » Listen now on Rhapsody Female Video of the Year » “White Liar”, Miranda Lambert “Thank you to the fans. Let’s hope my next wedding doesn’t end up like that video.” — Miranda Lambert » Listen now on Rhapsody Group Video of the Year » “Need You Now”, Lady Antebellum “Love you, fans. Thank you very much.” — Charles Kelley » Listen now on Rhapsody Duo Video of the Year » “Indian Summer”, Brooks & Dunn “We were not expecting this so much that Mr. Dunn has gone to the restroom — in Santa Fe, N.M.” — Kix Brooks » Listen now on Rhapsody Collaborative Video of the Year » “Hillbilly Bone”, Blake Shelton and Trace Adkins “Thanks to the fans for voting for us. Thanks to Trace Adkins for being the biggest bad-ass in country music.” — Blake Shelton » Listen now on Rhapsody CMT Performance of the Year » “Temporary Home (from Invitation Only)”, Carrie Underwood “This song means so much to me. Thank you, all the fan club members who were there for Invitation Only. You guys are awesome.” — Carrie Underwood » Listen now on Rhapsody USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year » “Do I”, Luke Bryan “Thank you so much, fans, for changing my life. Y’all are doing it every day.” — Luke Bryan » Listen now on Rhapsody Director of the Year Shaun Silva Videos: “Indian Summer”, “Out Last Night”, “Rain Is a Good Thing”, “Here Comes Goodbye”, “Summer Nights”, “Living for the Night”, “Nightswimming/Joey”, “Keep You”, “I’m Alive”, “Do I” » Listen now on RhapsodyCountry Music Photo Gallery

Jamey Johnson: Macon

Jamey Johnson releases “Macon,” a single from his newest album The Guitar Song. Although Jamey Johnson’s new album will not be released until September 14th, fans can go to any major online music retailer or http://www.JameyJohnson.com to buy his new single. “Macon” is a southern rock infused song which he will debut on The 2010 CMT Music Awards. Johnson has asked a few surprise guests be part of his performance so tune in to see it Wednesday, June 9th at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT on CMT. Take and listen and let me know what you think!Country Music Photo Gallery

Tim, Faith, and Flood Recovery

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are ready to perform their hosting duties at an all-star benefit concert for Tennessee flood relief June 22 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Proceeds from Nashville Rising: A Benefit Concert For Flood Recovery go to The Community Foundation Of Middle Tennessee. Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Luke Bryan, Amy Grant, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, LeAnn Rimes, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Miley Cyrus, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Michael W. Smith will perform. Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher and Nashville Predators head coach Barry Trotz will also appear. Additions are expected. Country Music Photo Gallery

Jo Dee Messina:Unmistakable Trilogy:LOVE

Jo Dee Messina has released the first of three EP’s titled Unmistakable Trilogy:LOVE. Jo Dee Messina’s newest album, Unmistakable Trilogy:LOVE has arrived, and is the first of three releases for 2010. This is Jodee’s latest material in six years and displays both her songwriting skills and her abilities as a co producer. Fans check out these previews of Messina’s newest material.  http://www.jodeemessina.com/music/index.php Tour Dates: 06/13/10 Nashville, TN @ CMA Music Fest -Riverstages 06/17/10  Memphis, TN @ Kix On Beale Street 06/18/10  North Lawrence, OH @ Clay’s Park 06/19/10  Nashville TN – Grand Ole Opry 06/25/10  Cadott, WI @ Countryfest 06/26/10 Fort Yates, ND @ Prairie Nights Casino Country Music Photo Gallery