Last night, Country Music Television aired their annual CMT Awardshonoring the best in country music videos and performances, and yet again, Carrie Underwood was the big winner. Having previously won 7 Golden Buckles, Underwood added two more to her collection including Video of the Year for “Good Girl”. She also performed that smash hit which is currently the # 1 country single in the nation (her 12th chart topper there), and she took home the award for Best Collaboration for “Remind Me” with Brad Paisley. Other big winners included Luke Bryan (who is seriously the hottest and most fun guy right now in country music), Miranda Lambert and Lady Antebellum. Take a look a the full list of winners below and for more on the performances and the show which featured a host of American Idol alumni, head here. Those Idols were everywhere on the CMT stage with Underwood, Casey James, Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery all performing and Jordin Sparks, Kellie Pickler, Skylar Laine (who is so gonna have a big country career), and Colton Dixon all presenting.
2012 CMT Music Award Winners:
Video of the Year: “Good Girl” – Carrie Underwood
Male Video: “I Don’t Want this Night to End”- Luke Bryan
Female Video: “Over You”- Miranda Lambert
Group Video: “We Owned the Night”- Lady Antebellum
Duo Video: “I Got You”- Thompson Square
Collaboration Video: “Remind Me”- Brad Paisley & Carrie Underwood
USA Breakthrough Video: “The Trouble with Girls”- Scotty McCreery
CMT Performance of the Year: “Tattoos on this Town”- Jason Aldean
CMA, ACM, Billboard, American Music Award and Grammy Award winner Carrie Underwood could add some more metal to her trophy room as she leads this mornings Country Music Television Award nominations with 5 mentions honoring the best in country music videos and performances. Carrie (who has also won several of these in the past) is up for her latest clip “Good Girl” and her duet with Brad Paisley, “Remind Me”. She’s also one of four American Idol’s vying for awards as Kellie Pickler, Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery also grabbed a nomination. Following Carrie with the most nominations were a ton of people who grabbed 3 nods: Jason Aldean, Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts, Thompson Square and Blake Shelton. Take a look at all the nominees below and see who wins the 2012 CMT Music Awards June 6th on CMT. (And to vote for your favorites, head here.)
2012 CMT Award Nominations:
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
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.
Jason Aldean – “Dirt Road Anthem”
Kenny Chesney featuring Grace Potter – “You And Tequila”
Toby Keith – “Red Solo Cup”
Lady Antebellum – “We Owned The Night”
Miranda Lambert – “Over You”
Brad Paisley with Carrie Underwood – “Remind Me”
Rascal Flatts featuring Natasha Bedingfield – “Easy”
Blake Shelton – “God Gave Me You”
Taylor Swift featuring The Civil Wars – “Safe & Sound”
Carrie Underwood – “Good Girl”
MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a male artist; awarded to the artist
Jason Aldean – “Dirt Road Anthem”
Luke Bryan – “I Don’t Want This Night To End”
Eric Church – “Drink In My Hand”
Toby Keith – “Red Solo Cup”
Blake Shelton – “God Gave Me You”
Keith Urban – “Long Hot Summer”
FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a female artist; awarded to the artist
Sara Evans – “My Heart Can’t Tell You No”
Miranda Lambert – “Over You”
Martina McBride – “I’m Gonna Love You Through It”
Kellie Pickler – “Tough”
Taylor Swift – “Ours”
Carrie Underwood – “Good Girl”
GROUP VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a group; awarded to the artists
Eli Young Band – “Crazy Girl”
Lady Antebellum – “We Owned The Night”
Pistol Annies – “Hell On Heels”
Rascal Flatts – “Banjo”
The Band Perry – “All Your Life”
Zac Brown Band – “Keep Me In Mind”
DUO VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a duo; awarded to the artists
Love and Theft – “Angel Eyes”
Montgomery Gentry – “Where I Come From”
Sugarland – “Tonight”
The Civil Wars – “Poison & Wine”
Thompson Square – “Glass”
Thompson Square – “I Got You”
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)
Lauren Alaina – “Georgia Peaches”
Brantley Gilbert – “Country Must Be Country Wide”
Hunter Hayes – “Storm Warning”
Scotty McCreery – “The Trouble With Girls”
Pistol Annies – “Hell On Heels”
Thompson Square – “I Got You”
COLLABORATIVE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video that featured a special collaborative appearance by artists; awarded to the artists (individual, group or duo)
Kenny Chesney featuring Grace Potter – “You And Tequila”
Brad Paisley with Carrie Underwood – “Remind Me”
Rascal Flatts featuring Natasha Bedingfield – “Easy”
Lionel Richie with Shania Twain – “Endless Love”
Taylor Swift featuring The Civil Wars – “Safe & Sound”
Zac Brown Band featuring Jimmy Buffett – “Knee Deep”
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)
Jason Aldean – “Tattoos On This Town” from 2011 CMT ARTISTS OF THE YEAR
Lady Antebellum – “Dancin’ Away With My Heart” from 2011 CMT ARTISTS OF THE YEAR
Little Big Town – “Fix You” from MUSIC BUILDS: THE CMT DISASTER RELIEF CONCERT
Blake Shelton – “Footloose” from INVITATION ONLY: BLAKE SHELTON
Sting and Vince Gill – “If I Ever Lose My Faith In You” from CMT CROSSROADS: STING AND VINCE GILL
Steven Tyler and Carrie Underwood – “Just A Dream/Dream On” from CMT CROSSROADS: STEVEN TYLER & CARRIE UNDERWOOD FROM THE PEPSI SUPER BOWL FAN JAM
And here’s Carrie’s big nominated video “Good Girl”. Enjoy!
Grammy winning country crooner Blake Shelton is having quite a year. He’s part of country’s latest dynamic duo with Miranda Lambert and they’re in love and conquering the charts and winning all kinds of awards. Plus, he’s a judge on the hit show The Voice. And last night at the CMT Music Video Awards, he was the big winner taking home 3 awards…. Take a look at the list of fan-voted winners below and for more on the show head to the CMT website here.
2011 CMT Award Winners:
Video of the Year: Taylor Swift, “Mine”
Duo Video: Sugarland, “Stuck Like Glue”
Group Video: Lady Antebellum, “Hello World”
Collaborative Video: Rascal Flatts and Justin Bieber, “That Should Be Me”
CMT Performance of the Year: Zac Brown and Jimmy Buffett, “Margaritaville”
Breakthrough Video: The Band Perry, “If I Die Young”
Female Video of the Year: Miranda Lambert, “The House That Built Me”
Male Video of the Year: Blake Shelton, “Who Are You When I’m Not Looking” (a nifty husband-and-wife double win)
Best Web Video of the Year: Blake Shelton, “Kiss My Country Ass”
Video Director of the Year: 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’)
NATIONWIDE INSURANCE ‘ON YOUR SIDE’ AWARD – The Band Perry
It seems like we just had a country music award show like last week. Well, it wasn’t last week, but a few weeks ago was the Academy of Country Music Awards, and today we have more country award news. This morning the nominations for the CMT Music Awardshonoring the best in Country music videos were announced. Leading the way is the breakout country crooner of the year Jason Aldean who received noms for his videos “My Kinda Party” and “Don’t You Wanna Stay”, his duet with Kelly Clarkson. Joining her fellow Idol as a nominee is Carrie Underwood who grabbed two nods for her video “Undo It”. Landing three nominations apiece were Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum, Zac Brown Band, The Band Perry, Rascal Flatts and Miranda Lambert. Take a look at the list of the nominees below and watch the show on CMT on June 8th.
2011 CMT Music Award Nominees
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
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.
• 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
Best video by a male artist; awarded to the artist
• Jason Aldean – “My Kinda Party”
• Kenny Chesney – “The Boys Of Fall”
• Toby Keith – “Bullets In The Gun”
• Blake Shelton – “Who Are You When I’m Not Looking”
• Keith Urban – “Without You”
FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a female artist; awarded to the artist
• Sara Evans – “A Little Bit Stronger”
• Miranda Lambert – “The House That Built Me”
• Reba – “Turn On The Radio”
• Taylor Swift – “Mine”
• Carrie Underwood – “Undo It”
GROUP VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a group; awarded to the artists
• 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
Best video by a duo; awarded to the artists
• 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
Best video from an artist’s major breakthrough album; awarded to the artist (male, female, or group/duo)
• 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
Best video that featured a special collaborative appearance by artists; awarded to the artists (individual, group or duo)
• Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson – “Don’t You Wanna Stay”
• Justin Bieber feat. Rascal Flatts – “That Should Be Me”
• Kid Rock feat. Sheryl Crow – “Collide”
• Aaron Lewis feat. 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; awarded to the artist (individual, group or duo)
• Martina McBride and Train – “A Broken Wing” from CMT CROSSROADS: TRAIN AND MARTINA MCBRIDE
• Reba – “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; awarded to the artist (individual, group or duo)
• Jason Aldean – “My Kinda Party” (Live From The CMT 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
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: 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”)
And here’s Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson with my fave song of the year and a nominee for the CMT’s “Don’ You Wanna Stay”
Carrie Underwood better get a bigger trophy room. With multiple Grammy, ACM, CMA, AMA and People’s Choice Awards already to her name, the country queen just added to more honors to her list at last night’s CMT Awardshonoring the best in country music videos. Carrie took home the Video of the Year award for her sexy “Cowboy Casanova” clip and the CMT Performance of the Year for her stirring rendition of “Temporary Home” from her Invitation Only~ Carrie Underwood special. Other winners included Lady Antebellum, Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert who surprised by beating Carrie for Female Video of the Year. It also looks like Taylor Swift’s popularity is finally starting to wane with the country crowd as she was lost in all of her categories. For more on the show, click here. And check out all the winners below.
The 2010 CMT Award Winners (winners in bold)
Video of the Year
• “American Ride” – Toby Keith • “Cowboy Casanova” – Carrie Underwood
• “Need You Now” – Lady Antebellum
• “Out Last Night” – Kenny Chesney
• “The Truth” – Jason Aldean
• “‘Til Summer Comes Around” – Keith Urban
• “Toes” – Zac Brown Band
• “Welcome to the Future” – Brad Paisley
• “White Liar” – Miranda Lambert
• “You Belong With Me” – Taylor Swift Male Video of the Year
• “American Ride” – Toby Keith
• “People Are Crazy” – Billy Currington
• “Southern Voice” – Tim McGraw
• “The Truth” – Jason Aldean • “‘Til Summer Comes Around” – Keith Urban
Female Video of the Year
• “Consider Me Gone” – Reba McEntire
• “Cowboy Casanova” – Carrie Underwood • “White Liar” – Miranda Lambert
• “You Belong With Me” – Taylor Swift Group Video of the Year
• “Here Comes Goodbye” – Rascal Flatts
• “How Far Do You Wanna Go?” – Gloriana • “Need You Now” – Lady Antebellum
• “Toes” – Zac Brown Band Best Duo Video of the Year • “Indian Summer” – Brooks & Dunn
• “Keep On Lovin’ You” – Steel Magnolia
• “Keep You” – Sugarland
• “Nightswimming/Joey” – Sugarland USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year • “A Little More Country Than That” – Easton Corbin • “Do I” – Luke Bryan
• “Giddy On Up” – Laura Bell Bundy
• “Keep On Lovin’ You” – Steel Magnolia Collaborative Video of the Year • “Best Days of Your Life” – Kellie Pickler featuring Taylor Swift
• “Heaven” from CMT Crossroads: Bryan Adams and Jason Aldean – Jason Aldean and Bryan Adams • “Hillbilly Bone” – Blake Shelton featuring Trace Adkins
• “I’m Alive” – Kenny Chesney with Dave Matthews CMT Performance of the Year
• “Consider Me Gone” from Invitation Only: Reba – Reba McEntire
• “Lookin’ for a Good Time” from the 2009 CMT Music Awards – Lady Antebellum
• “Southern Voice” from Invitation Only: Tim McGraw – Tim McGraw • “Temporary Home” from Invitation Only: Carrie Underwood – Carrie Underwood
• “Then” from the 2009 CMT Music Awards – Brad Paisley Video Director of the Year
• Deaton Flanigen (Jason Aldean’s “The Truth” and Carrie Underwood’s “Temporary Home”)
• Chris Hicky (Miranda Lambert’s “White Liar” and Justin Moore’s “Small Town USA”) • Shaun Silva (Kenny Chesney’s “Out Last Night” and Rascal Flatts’ “Summer Nights”)
• Roman White ( Taylor Swift’s “You Belong With Me” and Kellie Pickler’s “Best Days of Your Life”)
Last night, Country Music Television aired their annual CMT Awards honoring the best in country music videos and performances, and yet again, Carrie Underwood was the big winner. Having previously won 7 Golden Buckles, Underwood added two more to her collection including Video of the Year for “Good Girl”. She also performed that smash hit which is currently the # 1 country single in the nation (her 12th chart topper there), and she took home the award for Best Collaboration for “Remind Me” with Brad Paisley. Other big winners included Luke Bryan (who is seriously the hottest and most fun guy right now in country music), Miranda Lambert and Lady Antebellum. Take a look a the full list of winners below and for more on the performances and the show which featured a host of American Idol alumni, head here. Those Idols were everywhere on the CMT stage with Underwood, Casey James, Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery all performing and Jordin Sparks, Kellie Pickler, Skylar Laine (who is so gonna have a big country career), and Colton Dixon all presenting.
