Cmt Award Nominations Are Out!

Vote 4 CMT Awards

Video of the Year

Video: "American Ride"
Artist: Toby Keith

Video: "Cowboy Casanova"
Artist: Carrie Underwood

Video: "Need You Now"
Artist: Lady Antebellum

Video: "Out Last Night"
Artist: Kenny Chesney

Video: "'Til Summer Comes Around"
Artist: Keith Urban

Video: "Toes"
Artist: Zac Brown Band

Video: "The Truth"
Artist: Jason Aldean

Video: "Welcome to the Future"
Artist: Brad Paisley

Video: "White Liar"
Artist: Miranda Lambert

Video: "You Belong With Me"
Artist: Taylor Swift


Male Video of the Year

Video: "Alright"
Artist: Darius Rucker

Video: "American Ride"
Artist: Toby Keith

Video: "Out Last Night"
Artist: Kenny Chesney

Video: "People Are Crazy"
Artist: Billy Currington

Video: "Southern Voice"
Artist: Tim McGraw

Video: "'Til Summer Comes Around"
Artist: Keith Urban

Video: "The Truth"
Artist: Jason Aldean

Video: "Welcome to the Future"
Artist: Brad Paisley


Female Video of the Year

Video: "Consider Me Gone"
Artist: Reba McEntire

Video: "Cowboy Casanova"
Artist: Carrie Underwood

Video: "Didn't You Know How Much I Loved You"
Artist: Kellie Pickler

Video: "Giddy On Up"
Artist: Laura Bell Bundy

Video: "I Just Call You Mine"
Artist: Martina McBride

Video: "Solitary Thinkin'"
Artist: Lee Ann Womack

Video: "White Liar"
Artist: Miranda Lambert

Video: "You Belong With Me"
Artist: Taylor Swift


Group Video of the Year

Video: "American Honey"
Artist: Lady Antebellum

Video: "Here Comes Goodbye"
Artist: Rascal Flatts

Video: "Highway 20 Ride"
Artist: Zac Brown Band

Video: "How Far Do You Wanna Go?"
Artist: Gloriana

Video: "Need You Now"
Artist: Lady Antebellum

Video: "Rockin' the Beer Gut"
Artist: Trailer Choir

Video: "Summer Nights"
Artist: Rascal Flatts

Video: "Toes"
Artist: Zac Brown Band


Duo Video of the Year

Video: "Address in the Stars"
Artist: Caitlin & Will

Video: "Fight Like a Girl"
Artist: Bomshel

Video: "Indian Summer"
Artist: Brooks & Dunn

Video: "Keep On Lovin' You"
Artist: Steel Magnolia

Video: "Keep You"
Artist: Sugarland

Video: "My Maria (Invitation Only)"
Artist: Brooks & Dunn

Video: "Nightswimming/Joey"
Artist: Sugarland

Video: "Play the Song"
Artist: Joey & Rory


CMT Performance of the Year

Video: "Consider Me Gone (Invitation Only)"
Artist: Reba McEntire

Video: "Heaven (from CMT Crossroads)"
Artist: Jason Aldean and Bryan Adams

Video: "Lookin' for a Good Time (from the 2009 CMT Music Awards)"
Artist: Lady Antebellum

Video: "Love Shack (from the 2009 CMT Music Awards)"
Artist: Sugarland and The B-52s

Video: "Sideways (from the 2009 CMT Music Awards)"
Artist: Dierks Bentley

Video: "Southern Voice (from Invitation Only)"
Artist: Tim McGraw

Video: "Temporary Home (from Invitation Only)"
Artist: Carrie Underwood

Video: "Then (from the 2009 CMT Music Awards)"
Artist: Brad Paisley

Full List

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Music News Monday

-Dave Matthews will perform with Kenny Chesney on the 43rd annual CMA Awards, event organizers announced Monday (Oct. 19). It marks Matthews' first appearance on the show that will include several previously-announced performers, including Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Billy Currington, Vince Gill and Daughtry, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and the Zac Brown Band. Chesney co-wrote "I'm Alive" with Dean Dillon and Mark Tamburino. The song was first recorded by Willie Nelson, but Chesney and Matthews recorded their version for Chesney's Lucky Old Sun album. It also appears on Chesney's Greatest Hits II and has already climbed to No. 8 on the Billboard country songs chart. CMT News


-Toby Keith and Taylor Swift were honored by their songwriter peers Sunday night (Oct. 18) during the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame dinner and induction ceremony.

Keith was named songwriter-artist of the decade for his lengthy string of No. 1 hits. Keith earned NSAI's songwriter artist of the year award in 2003, 2004 and 2006 and was named BMI's songwriter of the year in 2001, 2004 and 2006.

At this year's banquet, Swift received the NSAI's songwriter-artist of the year award for having written hits such as "Love Story" and "Our Song."


-Brad Paisley has teamed with actor Zach Quinto, producer Mark Schwann and writers Neal Dodson and Matt Bomer to create and co-produce a TV show for the CW Network, tentatively titled Nashville. According to a press release, the drama will focus on "an aspiring young female singer destined for stardom and a male songwriter whose career isn't as certain." The show is scheduled to begin airing on the CW network next season. "I'm very excited to portray the country music world of my favorite town, Nashville, by showing the exciting life of musicians, songwriters and performers -- all very talented people," Paisley said. "Look for some of your favorite country music stars to make their acting debuts on the show -- either by playing themselves or as a character in the script. Country songs are like great scripts already, and it's going to be fun to see how some unfold on the show."

Also in Brad TV news, he recently taped a skit for Carrie Underwood's holiday variety special, in which he is a guest.


-Little Big Town's Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook are expecting their first child in March.


-Taylor Swift will host Saturday Night Live on Nov. 7 and will also perform during the show. In an interview with The Associated Press, Swift said she's been thinking about comedy ideas based on her life. "There are definitely some hilarious things that have happened to me over the past couple of months that I think will be pretty substantial skits," she said.


-Carrie Underwood performed Friday evening at the official opening of Singapore's newest shopping mall, ION Orchard.

Her showcase in Singapore was her first public performance in an Asian country, and Underwood said she hopes to be back during her tour next year.

"I would love to (come back here)! It was so much fun," she gushed. "People were singing along with me and I was surprised! I mean, country music I know is not that big outside the US, so coming here and seeing people singing along was a real treat!"

And from the reaction of her audience, this all-American girl is a flavour with a lasting taste.

In The News, Toby Keith, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Gretchen Wilson and More

Toby Keith released his new album, American Ride, yesterday on his own label, Show Dog Records. The first single, "American Ride", is currently No. 1. Now Toby is heading of to Europe for 9 scheduled shows. A lot of country artist are stepping out over there this past year, good to see its spreading! After those dates Toby will be performing at the Nobel Peace Prize concert taking place Dec. 11 in Oslo, Norway.

- Also in new music yesterday was Luke Bryan with "Doin' My Thing" which includes the hit, "Do I", as well as a cover of One Republic's "Apologize." Rosanne Cash with "The List" includes selections from a list of 100 essential country songs given to her by her father, the late Johnny Cash, when she was 18.

- Gretchen Wilson has launched own record label, Redneck Records, based near Nashville. Her first single for the label is titled, "Work Hard, Play Harder," and was written by Wilson, John Rich and Vicky McGehee and will be delivered to country radio later this month. As president of the independent label, Wilson will oversee virtually all of the company's operations. the Label is a Division of Sony, which is the same label that dropped Wilson earlier this year.

Taylor Swift has moved from her parents lakeside abode in Hendersonville, Tenn., to her own place near downtown Nashville. She now calls the penthouse of a trendy condo home. She told Ryan Seacrest this past weekend during an interview that, "I'm going to put a tree house in my living room, I haven't figured out how but it's two stories so I will make it fit". Ummm always a child at heart, I Guess!

Country Artist Doing Good

Dierks Bentley is offering a free download of the inspirational song, "Beautiful World," to raise awareness about his Miles & Music for Kids fundraisers to benefit local hospitals in the Children's Miracle Network. The Nashville event is set for Oct. 11 and includes a concert at Riverfront Park featuring Dierks and labelmates Eric Church and Darius Rucker, along with Wynonna, Heidi Newfield and Michelle Branch. Dierks has scheduled these motorcycle rides and concerts in five other cities in 2009 and 2010.

Lastly Carrie Underwood, Terri Clark, Jo Dee Messina, Lorrie Morgan and Mindy Smith and Robin Roberts, a breast cancer survivor who co-anchors ABC's Good Morning America served as a guest announcer were among those raising the awareness of breast cancer during the "Opry Goes Pink" night at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Commemorating breast cancer awareness month, the Opry's signature barn backdrop took on a pink hue when Underwood flipped the switch at this past Friday's performance. A portion of the Opry's proceeds were donated to Women Rock for the Cure and Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Underwood said the Opry performance provided the perfect opportunity to spread the message.

"People are going to be here anyway, some people may not even know that we're turning the Opry pink. They might be out there and learn something new."

"There are a lot of people out there who have been fighters and who have made it through cancer, but there are a lot of us who don't want to have to go through that fight. Of course, nobody wants to, but we want to make sure that doesn't happen, so we're honoring the people who have been through it and who have made it through it. We're supporting them, we're raising awareness and we're hoping to stop it in its tracks."

CMA Awards Predictions; Male Vocalist of the Year

Male Vocalist of the Year
This award is based on individual musical performance on records or in person. Award to artist.


Brad Paisley - Two time reigning champ is the most consistant hit maker out of the men. This year he scored his 10th straigh #1 single. Also in the eligibility period he release and instrumental album and his current #1 album American Saturday Night, which is probably one of his best to date. His songs range from humor and love to make the perfect combination when releasing singles. I think this is safe to say three peat for Brad.

Possible Contenders - George Straigt, Blake Shelton, Toby Keith, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney or Darius Rucker.

CMA Awards Predictions; Album of the Year

Album of the Year
This award is for an album as a whole unit. The album should be judged on all aspects including, but not limited to, artist's performance, musical background, engineering, packaging, design, art, layout, and liner notes. At least 60% of the product in the album must have been first mastered or released domestically during the eligibility period. Award to artist and producer(s).


Brad Paisley "American Saturday Night" - The late arrival of this album could or couldn't work for him, it could be too new which could make it fresh for voters or not known enough. Regardless of the timing this I believe is Brad's best work to date. It displays how he has matured but still holds true to his comedic persona. It has followed suit and debuted at #1 as did it's first single "Then". Definitely an album that will have longevity.

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Sugarland "Love On The Inside" - This too shows the growth of the artist, and it really brought Sugarland to that next level. Landing at #2 on the Billboard 100 in and achievement in itself. The album itself in very infectious, I'll admit some of the songs when first heard are like "I can't stand it", then with in a few more listens you want to hear it over and over. Love has many gems on it and is also one of highest selling albums of the eligibility period.

Possible Contenders - Jamey Johnson "That Lonesome Song", Taylor Swift "Fearless", Zac Brown Band “The Foundation”, Toby Keith "That Don’t Make Me a Bad Guy", or Keith Urban "Defying Gravity".