CMT Music Awards Performers Announced

First Batch of 2011 CMT Music Awards Performances Have Been Announced! The 2011 CMT Music Awards is shaping up to be an awesome show, as there will be several fan favorite performances! So far, Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Kieth Urban, Rascal Flatts and Sugarland are all set to perform. All the nominees have been announced, as of last week, and fan voting will remain open until June 7th. Click here to check out a complete list of the nominees. The CMT Awards will air live on Wednesday, June 8th at 8pm ET/PT. You can catch the show on either CMT or cmt.com.

CMT Music Award Front Runners

Predictions for the CMT Music Awards, Who’s It Gonna’ Be? Yesterday the nominees for the 2011 CMT Music Awards were announced. This is always an exciting time of the year for the artists and fans. People always say they are honored just to be nominated, but let’s get real…all the nominees want that CMT Belt Buckle in their trophy case! Let’s just go ahead and jump on in! Video of the Year is THE award of the night. The nominees are not limited to males or females, solo artists, duets, or groups; it is simply the best videos out there. It’s hard to tell who will come out on top, but I’m going to give it a shot! “Colder Weather” could possibly be my favorite song right now, but it will have a hard time competing with videos that have been out a lot longer.  The obvious front runners for this category are “The House That Built Me”, “My Kinda Party“, “Mine“, and “If I Die Young” because they did so well on the charts. “The Boys of Fall“, “Hello World“, “Stuck Like Glue“, “Why Wait” and “Undo It” each give us a story along with the lyrics that can’t be ignored. If it was up to me Kenny Chesney would be the winner, “The Boys of Fall” was a great video that deserves recognition. It went above and beyond and had that certain something that the others just didn’t. Male Video of the Year, just like all the other categories, is a tough one. “Bullets in the Gun” puts us in the moment and “Without You” shows us a personal side to Keith Urban. “The Boys of Fall” and “My Kinda Party” are sure to put some competition in this all male category, but to say that I would want anyone to win over Blake Shelton would be a lie. He is a funny guy who is great at turning on a more serious and sensitive side when certain videos and songs call for it. My pick is “Who Are You When I’m Not Looking“. Female Video of the Year has both ends of the spectrum, from a hard hitting break up song like Carrie Underwood’s “Undo It“, to a love conquers all approach like Taylor Swift’s “Mine“. In between we have “Turn On the Radio“, “A Little Bit Stronger“, and “The House That Built Me“. It’s hard not to sing along with all of these songs, but based on the video I think the clear choice is Miranda Lambert, “The House That Built Me“. Group Video of the Year gives us the usual nominees for this category, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Rascal Flats, the Zac Brown Band, along with the new family trio, The Band Perry. I’m going to have to say they will take this category no questions asked. “If I Die Young” hit the charts like a ball of fire, there was no stopping this video or song! Duo Video of the Year has a known veteran in this category and that’s Sugarland! Yes, they are good at what they do, but Continue reading CMT Music Award Front Runners

2011 CMT Music Awards Nominees

Complete List of CMT Music Awards Nominees Announced! Nominees for the 2011 CMT Music Awards were announced this morning April 27th, on NBC’s the Today show. Nominations were revealed in a segment featuring CMT host Evan Farmer and Today co-hosts Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb. The Band Perry also performed on the show. Jason Aldean is dominating so far with a total of four nominations. Other notables with multiple nominations include: Mranda Lambert, Taylor Swift, Sugarland, The Band Perry, Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts, Kenny Chesney and Carrie Underwood. You can vote now!! Online fan voting in all 10 categories is now open at CMT.com through June 7. The show will take place in Nashville on June 8 and will air on CMT and cmt.com. Stay tuned to find out who will be performing! A complete list of nominees is featured below: 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” Continue reading 2011 CMT Music Awards Nominees

CMT Music Awards Breakthrough Nominees

CMT Music Awards Breakthrough Video of the Year Nominees Announced! Nominees for at least one of the categories of the upcoming CMT Music Awards have been announced! The category, Breakthrough Video of the Year, highlights the best video from the album of the breakthrough artist! The nominees are: Thompson Square for “Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not“, Lee Brice for “Love Like Crazy“, The Band Perry for “If I Die Young“, Aaron Lewis for “Country Boy“, and Jerrod Niemann for “Lover, Lover“. The remainder of the nomination will be aired on a special segment on NBC‘s Today show Wednesday, April 27th (that’s tomorrow!!) during the 10am ET hour. Also, featured during the segment will be a live performance by The Band Perry of their hit song “You Lie“. The CMT Music Awards will air on June 8th and you can catch them LIVE on CMT or cmt.com.

2011 CMT Music Awards Date Set

Country Music’s Night to Rock Date Officially Announced The 2011 CMT Music Awards, country music’s favorite fan-voted show, has officially been scheduled for June 8, live in Nashville! The show will be preceding the CMA Festival which is the happening event in Downtown Nashville June 9-12. Be sure to check back in later to catch announcements about the 2011 CMT Music Awards’ hosts, performances, venue and ticket information!

CMT Artist Of The Year Special

CMT honors their top 5 artists in a special celebration which will air Friday Dec 3rd. Zac Brown Band, Jason Aldean, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, and Lady Antebellum were all celebrated at a special event last night in Nashville as CMT recognized their contributions to the country music industry in 2010. The high-class gala featured performances, an amazing food from Chef’s Market, and the hosting skills of renowned actor and musician Kevin Costner. Take a peek below! Country Music Photo Gallery

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

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

2010 CMT Director Of The Year

Below are the nominees for Director of the Year! Leave us a comment with your prediction, and watch the 2010 CMT Music Awards live June 9th! Director: Deaton Flanigen Videos: “Temporary Home” – Carrie Underwood “The Truth” – Jason Aldean “All I Ask for Anymore” – Trace Adkins “Red White and Pink-Slip Blues” – Hank Williams Jr. “Why Don’t We Just Dance” – Josh Turner “Eight Second Ride” – Jake Owen “Shuttin’ Detroit Down” – John Rich “Work Hard, Play Harder” – Gretchen Wilson Director: Chris Hicky Videos: “Hurry Home” – Jason Michael Carroll “Bonfire” – Craig Morgan “I Wanna Make You Close Your Eyes” – Dierks Bentley “Kiss a Girl” – Keith Urban “Only You Can Love Me This Way” – Keith Urban “White Liar” – Miranda Lambert “The Man I Want to Be” – Chris Young “Small Town USA” – Justin Moore “Whistlin’ Dixie” – Randy Houser Director: Shaun Silva Videos: “Indian Summer” – Brooks & Dunn “Out Last Night” – Kenny Chesney “Rain Is a Good Thing” – Luke Bryan “Here Comes Goodbye” – Rascal Flatts “Summer Nights” – Rascal Flatts “Living for the Night” – George Strait “Nightswimming/Joey” – Sugarland “Keep You” – Sugarland “I’m Alive” – Kenny Chesney “Do I” – Luke Bryan Director: Roman White Videos: “It’s Just That Way” – Alan Jackson “Mister Officer” – Jypsi “You Belong With Me” – Taylor Swift “Fifteen” – Taylor Swift “Didn’t Know You Know How Much I Loved You” – Kellie Pickler “Best Days of Your Life” – Kellie Pickler “Hillbilly Bone” – Blake Shelton “Skinny Dippin’” – Whitney Duncan Country Music Photo Gallery