The CMT Music Awards aired live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena tonight (6/9). Winners are noted below in BOLD Blue. Read about the show’s big moments on our Twitter feed. All photos from IzzyNashville.com [Read a show review HERE]
VIDEO OF THE YEAR [Final Nominees]
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.
· Toby Keith – “American Ride”
· Lady Antebellum – “Need You Now”
· Miranda Lambert – “White Liar”
· Taylor Swift – “You Belong With Me”
· Carrie Underwood – “Cowboy Casanova”
FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a female artist; awarded to the artist
· Miranda Lambert – “White Liar”
· Reba McEntire – “Consider Me Gone”
· Taylor Swift – “You Belong With Me”
· Carrie Underwood – “Cowboy Casanova”
MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a male artist; awarded to the artist
· Jason Aldean – “The Truth”
· Billy Currington – “People Are Crazy”
· Toby Keith – “American Ride”
· Tim McGraw – “Southern Voice”
· Keith Urban – “‘Til Summer Comes Around”
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)
· Lady Antebellum – “Lookin’ For A Good Time” from the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS
· Reba McEntire – “Consider Me Gone” from INVITATION ONLY: REBA
· Tim McGraw – “Southern Voice” from INVITATION ONLY: TIM McGRAW
· Brad Paisley – “Then” from the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS
· Carrie Underwood – “Temporary Home” from INVITATION ONLY: CARRIE UNDERWOOD
COLLABORATIVE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video that featured a special collaborative appearance by artists; awarded to the artists (individual, group or duo)
· Jason Aldean and Bryan Adams – “Heaven” from CMT Crossroads: Bryan Adams and Jason Aldean
· Kenny Chesney with Dave Matthews – “I’m Alive”
· Kellie Pickler featuring Taylor Swift – “Best Days of Your Life”
· Blake Shelton featuring Trace Adkins – “Hillbilly Bone”
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)
· Luke Bryan – “Do I”
· Laura Bell Bundy – “Giddy On Up”
· Easton Corbin – “A Little More Country Than That”
· Steel Magnolia – “Keep On Lovin’ You”
DUO VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a duo; awarded to the artists
· Brooks & Dunn – “Indian Summer”
· Steel Magnolia – “Keep On Lovin’ You”
· Sugarland – “Keep You”
· Sugarland – “Nightswimming/Joey”
GROUP VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a group; awarded to the artists
· Gloriana – “How Far Do You Wanna Go?”
· Lady Antebellum – “Need You Now”
· Rascal Flatts – “Here Comes Goodbye”
· Zac Brown Band – “Toes”
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: Jason Aldean’s “The Truth” and Carrie Underwood’s “Temporary Home”)
· Chris Hicky (award eligible videos include: Miranda Lambert’s “White Liar” and Justin Moore’s “Small Town USA”)
· Shaun Silva (award eligible videos include: Kenny Chesney’s “Out Last Night” and Rascal Flatts’ “Summer Nights”)
· Roman White (award eligible videos include: Taylor Swift’s “You Belong With Me” and Kellie Pickler’s “Best Days of Your Life”)
