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Singer Taylor Swift accepts the Entertainer Of The Year Award onstage at the 47th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Nashville, TN (written by Dave Paulson) -- Her recently announced Education Center won't open until 2014 ...  

(May 24, 2012)--Rascal Flatts and Willie Nelson will perform at the CMT Music Awards on June 6. Also joining the lineup are The Band Perry, Luke Bryan, Eric Church and Hank Williams Junior. Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Lady ...  

Kristen Bell and Toby Keith will host this year's CMT Music Awards. The 'House of Lies' actress and the 'Made in America' singer will present the annual ceremony, which takes place in Nashville, Tennesse on June 6. John Hamlin, SVP, Music Events and Talent, CMT, told Us Weekly: ''Toby Keith and Kristen ...  

The star power on the 2012 CMT MUSIC AWARDS stage is amplifying with the addition of Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Toby Keith, Willie Nelson, Pistol Annies, Rascal Flatts, The Band Perry and Hank Williams, Jr. as performers on this year's show. The 2012 CMT ...  

Toby Keith, Kristen Bell to host CMT Music Awards Toby Keith, Kristen Bell to host CMT Music Awards Country artist Toby Keith and actress Kristen Bell are scheduled to host the annual CMT Music Awards in downtown Nashville next month.More >> This weekend ...  

In a press release Wednesday, producers revealed that Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Toby Keith, Willie Nelson, Pistol Annies, Rascal Flatts, The Band Perry and Hank Williams, Jr. will join the the acts already announced as performers on this year’s show.  

Kristen Bell and Toby Keith will host this years CMT Music Awards The House of Lies actress and the Made in America singer will present the annual ceremony which takes place in Nashville Tennesse on June 6 John Hamlin SVP Music Events...  

Tickets for the live show will hit the market on Monday, May 21 at 11 a.m. ET. Leading the nominees list this year are Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Taylor Swift, Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Rascall Flatts, Lady Antebellum, Thompson Square and The Civil Wars.  

A big CONGRATS to American Idol alum Carrie Underwood! The former FOX reality contestant turned country music superstar is sitting pretty at the top of the list of nominees for the 2012 CMT Awards, with a whopping five nominations! Who else received a nod this year? Carrie Underwood has been one busy lady since her [...]  

The Children’s Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation (CNCF), a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness and money to fund a cure for neuroblastoma, a pediatric cancer, is country music star Taylor Swift's charity of choice for the 2012 CMT Music Awards June 6 in Nashville. The fan-voted show honors the year’s top country videos and musical achievements. CMT will make a donation on behalf of the winners in each category to their charity. CNCF stands...  

The star power on the 2012 CMT MUSIC AWARDS stage is getting hotter with the addition of Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Toby Keith, Willie Nelson, Pistol Annies, Rascal Flatts, The Band Perry and Hank Williams, Jr. as performers on this year’s show.  

From Carrie Underwood to Kellie Pickler to Scotty McCreery, a fair amount will be represented at next month’s 11th Annual CMT Music Awards. CMT President Brian Philips tells The Hollywood Reporter that shows like Idol and The Voice have been ...  

BillboardCMT Awards: Willie Nelson, Band Perry Join PerformersBillboardWillie Nelson, Rascal Flatts, the Band Perry and Hank Williams Jr. are all set to perform at the awards show, Billboard has learned. The new acts will join Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Zac Brown ...2012 CMT Music Awards Heats Up with Additional PerformersCountry Hound2012 CMT Music Awards announce more all-star...  

CMT’s big awards country music awards show is gearing up for the June 6th ceremony; the hosts for this year’s show will be a country music star and a current Showtime actress. Toby Keith and Kristen Bell are set to take the stage together as co-hosts. Also announced are performers for the show which include Lady Antebellum, Carrie Underwood, and Kenny Chesney.  

A new genus of velvet spider has been named after Lou Reed, 3 Doors Down’s guitarist announces he’s leaving the band, Spoon’s Britt Daniel and Wolf Parade’s Dan Boeckner form a new band, and updates are here for the CMT Music Awards and the CMA Awards.  

Innesting duo. Kristen Bell has signed up to co-host CMT Awards! CMT nominee Toby Keith will help the actress emcee the 11th annual awards next month. What qualifies K-Bell to host the huge Country event? She's a fan! Like sloths, the actress says: "Country music makes me happy." The award show will be the 31-year-old's first trip [...]  

The network confirms exclusively with The Boot that they've added Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Toby Keith and Pistol Annies to the show's list of performers. Billboard also reports that Willie Nelson, Rascal Flatts, Hank Williams Jr. and the Band ...  

The CMT Music Awards is an annual event honoring the best in country music videos. The 2012 CMT Music Awards will take place in Nashville during the week of the CMA Music Festival, where fans from all over the world descend on Nashville to ...  

Bryan will present the nominees for the coveted VIDEO OF THE YEAR category in the one-hour special. Michael Dempsey will executive produce the 2012 CMT MUSIC AWARDS alongside director Joe DeMaio. John Hamlin and Margaret Comeaux serve as executive ...  

The Country Music Association and ABC Television Network have announced that THE 46th ANNUAL CMA AWARDS will air THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on ABC live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. "The CMA Awards recognizes the best in ...  

We're thrilled to have them both as hosts for this year's show." VIDEO: Watch Shania Twain take a nasty spill at the 2011 CMT Music Awards Confirmed performers include Carrie Underwood, Lady Antebellum, Kenny Chesney, Little Big Town, Brad Paisley and Zac ...  

will return to the stage as the only artist to have performed at every CMT MUSIC AWARDS since its 2002 launch. Also added to the lineup this year are Eric Church and Pistol Annies, both first-time mainstage performers; GROUP VIDEO OF THE YEAR nominees and ...  

The Country Music Association and ABC have announced that The 46 th Annual CMA Awards will air Thursday, Nov. 1 (8-11 p.m. Eastern) on ABC live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. “The CMA Awards recognizes the best in the format ...  

Rascal Flatts - The best way to describe the Rascal Flatts group is through their awards: 2011: CMT Music Awards: Collaborative Video of the Year, 2009: CMT Music Awards: Group Video of the Year, 2008: Academy of Country Music Top Vocal Group ...  

The CMT Music Awards announced its nominations this morning, and Carrie Underwood led the way with five nominations. Video of the YearJason 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...  

John Hamlin, SVP, Music Events and Talent, CMT, told Us Weekly: "Toby Keith and Kristen Bell are a terrific one-two knockout punch for the 2012 CMT Music Awards. Toby has been involved with our show every year since its inception and Kristen is as ...  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Country Music Association's 46th annual awards show is scheduled for Nov. 1. The three-hour show moves to Thursday this year after a run of Wednesday nights. It will be broadcast live on ABC from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.  

According to Country Music Television, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, and Taylor Swift have the best music videos of the past year. They came away with the most nominations for the 2012 CMT Music Awards, leaving their male counterparts in their dust....Read Full Post  

"The 46th Annual CMA Awards" and "CMA Country Christmas" are productions of the Country Music Association. Robert Deaton is the executive producer and Paul Miller is the director of both specials. Both specials will be shot in high definition ...  

The Country Music Association and ABC Television Network have announced that “The 46th Annual CMA Awards” will air at 7 p.m. Nov. 1 on ABC live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. The three-hour show will move to Thursday this ...  

The 2012 CMT MUSIC AWARDS will air live on Wednesday, June 6 at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT on CMT and CMT.com.             Toby Keith, who was previously announced as host of this year’s show with actress Kristen Bell, will return to the ...  

The 11th Annual CMT Music Awards nominations were announced this morning, and Carrie Underwood must feel blown away — the former Idol winner scored the most nominations with five, including two noms for Video Of The Year (for her clip “Good Girl” and her appearance in Brad Paisley‘s “Remind Me” vid). Miranda Lambert nabbed four for ... More »  

BY BRANDY McDONNELL Entertainment Writer bmcdonnell@opubco.comBlake Shelton, Rascal Flatts, Thompson Square, Toby Keith and Vince Gill also are among the nominees with Oklahoma ties for the 11th annual fan-voted show.Read more on NewsOK.com  

Country music superstar Toby Keith and television, movie and Broadway performer Kristen Bell will team up to host the 2012 CMT Music Awards on June 6. “Toby Keith and Kristen Bell are a terrific one-two knockout punch for the 2012 CMT Music ...  

John Hamlin, SVP, Music Events and Talent, CMT, told Us Weekly: ''Toby Keith and Kristen Bell are a terrific one-two knockout punch for the 2012 CMT Music Awards. Toby has been involved with our show every year since its inception and Kristen is ...  

The Country Music Association and ABC Television Network have announced that “The 46 th Annual CMA Awards” will air THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on ABC live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. “The CMA Awards ...  

Kristen Bell and Toby Keith will host this year's CMT Music Awards. The 'House of Lies' actress and the 'Made in America' singer will present the annual ceremony, which takes place in Nashville, Tennesse on June 6. John Hamlin, SVP, Music Events and Talent ...  

The annual country music award show is June 6 on CMT and CMT.com, but you could be there to watch it live and in person. Enter below to win a pair of tickets to the Toby Keith-hosted show! This contest has a short turnaround, so get your name in the hat fast!  

This year's CMT Music Awards will be hosted by country star Toby Keith and actress Kristen Bell when it airs June 6 from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena. PHOTOS: CMT Awards 2011 Red Carpet "Toby Keith and Kristen Bell are a terrific one-two knockout punch ...  

Broadway, film, and television star Kristen Bell and country music superstar Toby Keith will co-host the 11th annual CMT Music Awards, which honor the best country music videos, to air on Wednesday, June 6 live from Nashville. As previously reported ...  

Country music’s first fan-voted awards show will include performances ... Toby Keith has been one of the most consistent self-directed hit makers of his era. His albums have sold more than 36 million copies, ranking him among the top-selling all-genre ...  

Sitting inside a local Applebee's restaurant wasn't how Kevin McGuire expected to watch Sunday night's Academy of Country Music Awards. Until his battle with cancer intervened, the Stratford, N.J., teenager had an invitation to see the show live in Las Vegas with singing star Taylor Swift.  

Also confirmed as performers at the upcoming country music awards show are Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley, Zac Brown Band and Little Big Town. The first batch of performers for the 11th Annual CMT Music Awards have been revealed. Carrie Underwood and Kenny ...  

Ten artists are currently nominated in the 'Video of the Year' category, with the field being narrowed down to five during the live CMT Music Awards telecast. Fans are invited to vote for this year's winners on CMT.com. The 2012 CMT Music Awards air live ...  

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(CBS News) Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Brad Paisley and the Zac Brown Band are the first performers announced to play the 2012 CMT Music Awards. Underwood is this year's leading nominee with five nods ...  

Kristen Bell and Toby Keith will host this year's CMT Music Awards. The 'House of Lies' actress and the 'Made in America' singer will present the annual ceremony, which takes place in Nashville, Tennesse on June 6. John Hamlin, SVP, Music Events ...  

COUNTRY MEETS HOLLYWOOD WHEN TOBY KEITH AND KRISTEN BELL HOST THE "2012 CMT MUSIC AWARDS" NASHVILLE - May 21, 2012 - The 2012 CMT MUSIC AWARDS just got a little rowdier and funnier as country music superstar Toby Keith and actress Kristen Bell have been ...  

In addition, the 2005 “American Idol” winner and “Idol” judge and ... Tishomingo resident Miranda Lambert will vie for four trophies when the 11th annual CMT Music Awards are handed out June 6. Blake Shelton, Rascal Flatts, Thompson ...  

Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and the Zac Brown Band have been revealed as performers for the 2012 CMT Music Awards. Tickets will go on sale May 21 at 11 a.m. ET/PT. The show will take place at Bridgestone ...  

KENNY CHESNEY, LADY ANTEBELLUM, LITTLE BIG TOWN, BRAD PAISLEY, CARRIE UNDERWOOD AND ZAC BROWN BAND TO ROCK THE STAGE AT THE '2012 CMT MUSIC AWARDS' Tickets for the Live Show On-Sale Monday, May 21 NASHVILLE - May 14, 2012 - The 2012 CMT MUSIC AWARDS is ...  

she hasn’t even played the love interest in a Billy Currington video. Hell, she’s not even from the south—she’s from Michigan, and is apparently a big Detroit Red Wings fan (though she isn’t even married to a hockey player like Carrie Underwood).  

The 2012 CMT Music Awards 11th show is booked with performers Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Zac Brown Band during this year’s live show. Country music’s first fan-voted awards show will broadcast ...  

"MTV Movie Awards" June 3, 9 p.m., MTV Russell Brand hosts from ... 10 p.m., A It's already been spun off, but the original is the best, and it's back for a third season. "CMT Music Awards" June 6, 8 p.m., CMT Performers include Lady Antebellum, Kenny ...  

All eyes will be on Nashville next month when the 11 th annual CMT Music Awards descend upon the city’s Bridgestone Arena for a night of raucous performances, crazed fans and, of course, trophies. The annual awards ceremony has become an integral stop on ...  

CMT Music Awards? More like a CMT Concert! Among those set to rock Nashville's Bridgestone Arena during the 11th CMT Awards ceremony on June 6 are Carrie Underwood, who is going into country's big night with five nominations. Other performers ...  

Michael Dempsey will executive produce the 2012 CMT MUSIC AWARDS alongside director Joe DeMaio. John Hamlin and Margaret Comeaux serve as executive producers for CMT. For more information as it becomes available, follow CMT on Twitter (@FollowCMT), hashtag ...  

Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina. Women dominate this year's nomination list for CMT Music Awards.Carrie Underwood gets the most nod by grabbing five noms, Miranda Lambert trails behind her with four, while Taylor Swift, along with The Civil Wars ...  

Folks at a DuPage County cancer charity will be rooting for Taylor Swift at the CMT Music Awards. CMT will make donations to each winner’s designated nonprofit, and Swift chose the Children’s Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation of Bloomingdale.  

PHOTOS: Academy of Country Music Awards 2012 Red Carpet Arrivals American Idol alum Underwood scored five nominations on Monday morning when the country contenders were announced on NBC’s Today show. Lambert follows with four nominations – two for her ...  

Shelton's "God Gave Me You" earned him Male and Video of the Year nods, while his Invitation Only: Blake Shelton performance of "Footloose" earned him a nomination for CMT Performance of the Year. The 2012 CMT Music Awards are in their 11th year and air ...  

(AP) -- With Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert and Taylor Swift atop the list, look no further than the CMT Music Awards nominations for proof ... Check out msnNOW: The social trends people are talking about Lambert is up for female video as a solo ...  

New York Daily NewsCMT Awards 2012: Underwood, Swift lead nomsNew York Daily NewsSingers Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift and Miranda Lambert will be back on the red carpet for the CMT Music Awards, each armed with three nominations. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — With Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert and Taylor Swift atop the list, ...CMT Music Awards Nominees: Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Taylor Swift and ...AceShowbizCMT Awards 2012: Carrie...  

For the second year in a row, Taylor Swift took home the Academy of Country Music Awards Entertainer of the Year honors. The CMA awards event was held Sunday night in Las Vegas. Taylor was the only female nominated for [...]  

Lady Antebellum is also recognized in the category for "We Owned the Night," as is Kenny for his duet with Grace Potter, "You and Tequila." All categories are fan-voted. You can cast your votes at CMT.com until June 4. The final five nominees ...  

CMT Radio Live with Cody Alan is all about country music and entertainment! Cody broadcasts from the CMT studios, with big star guests from Nashville and Hollywood. Plus, live nationwide calls from fans, the daily dirt and ...  

With Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert and Taylor Swift atop the list, look no further than the CMT Music Awards nominations for proof country music’s new favorite color is blonde. Underwood earned five nominations, Lambert has four as a solo ...  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — With Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert and Taylor Swift atop the list, look no further than the CMT Music Awards nominations for proof country music's new favorite color is blonde.  

... music stars Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert look set to dominate the 2012 Cmt Music Awards after landing a combined total of nine nominations. American Idol winner Underwood leads the pack with five nods - her song Good Girl will go head-to-head ...  

Country music fans, enter to win a trip for two to Nashville in the CMT Week of Country sweepstakes. The grand prize winner and one guest will win a six night trip that includes two tickets to the 2012 CMT Music Awards, tickets to the CMA Music ...  

Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert look set to dominate the 2012 CMT Music Awards after landing a combined total of ... songGood Girl will go head-to-head with Lambert's Over You for Video and Female Video of the Year, and her unlikely duet with rocker ...  

Tickets for the Live Show On-Sale Monday, May 21 NASHVILLE – May 14, 2012 – The 2012 CMT MUSIC AWARDS is guaranteed to be the hottest ticket in town this summer with performers including Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town ...  

The CMT Music Awards nominations were announced on the Today Show Monday, with some familiar names dominating. Carrie Underwood received the most nominations, while Miranda Lambert came in second. USA Today reports that Underwood was nominated for five awards.  

Carrie Underwood leads nominations for the Country Music Television (CMT) Music Awards 2012. The former 'American Idol' winner has five nods at the 2012 CMT Awards, including Female Artist of the Year and Video of The Year for 'Good Girl'. Miranda Lambert ...  

Taylor Swift's song for hit teen movie The Hunger Games has been nominated for video of the year at the Country Music Television Music Awards. Carrie Underwood has the most CMT Music Award nominations this year, with five, Miranda Lambert has four and ...  

ASSOCIATED PRESS Enlarge With Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, and Taylor Swift atop the list, look no further than the CMT Music Awards nominations for proof country ... and Shelton's "God Gave Me You." Fan voting for the awards began Monday ...  

Rascal Flatts, featuring Picher native Joe Don Rooney, as well as Ada-born Blake Shelton and Miami, Okla., duo Thompson Square each roped three nominations. Moore-raised Toby Keith earned two nominations. Norman-born Vince Gill was nominated for ...  

Carrie Underwood fans have reason to rejoice as the American Idol turned country superstar dominates the 2012 CMT Music Awards with five nominations. Miranda Lambert follows closely behind Underwood with four nominations; two for her solo work and two as a ...  

With Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert and Taylor Swift atop the list, look no further than the CMT Music Awards nominations for proof country music’s new favorite color is blonde. Underwood earned five nominations, Lambert has four as a solo ...  

Music Awards 2012. The former 'American Idol' winner has five nods at the 2012 CMT Awards, including Female Artist of the Year and Video of The Year for 'Good Girl'. Miranda Lambert follows with four nods, two in the Video of the Year and Female Video of ...  

Underwood's "Good Girl" and her "Remind Me" collaboration with Brad Paisley, Lambert's "Over You" and Swift's collaboration with The Civil Wars on "The Hunger Games" soundtrack entry "Safe & Sound" are among the 10 nominees for top-honor video ...  

Miranda Lambert Joins CMA Music Festival Lineup. May 3, 2012. Miranda Lambert. Miranda Lambert and Little Big Town have joined the CMA Music Festival's nightly concert lineup. Lambert will perform at LP Field on June 7 with Jason ...  

Country music stars Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert look set to dominate the 2012 CMT Music Awards after landing a combined total of nine nominations. American Idol winner Underwood leads th...  

With Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert and Taylor Swift atop the list, look no further than the CMT Music Awards nominations for proof country music's new favorite color is ... are among the 10 nominees for top honor video of the year.  

As expected, some of the genre's biggest acts lead the pack including two talented ladies: Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert. Carrie Underwood's got the magic touch. The American Idol winner turned country superstar dominates this year's CMT Award nominees.  

"Can you tell everyone to go vote for us now?" quipped the group's Kimberly Schlapman. In addition to Underwood, other top nominees include Miranda Lambert who has four nominations: two as a solo artist and two with her all-girl trio Pistol Annies.  

The 2012 CMT Music Awards were announced earlier today.  Find out if your favorite country star was nominated below where you can see the full list of nominees, woohoo! Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert lead the CMT Music Awards nominations. The later for solo work as well as her work with the band Pistol Annies, which she is clearly a member. Miranda’s hubby Blake Shelton along with hunky Jason Aldean led the pack of nominees for men...  

This morning CMT announced all their nominees for the CMT Music Awards and I was shocked to see almost all familiar names on the nominee list. Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum and Blake Shelton are country musicians I actually know. More »Post from: Crushable | Entertainment, Hot Guys, Movies and Celebrity News  

More country music awards are on the way. The nominations for the 2012 CMT Music Awards were unveiled on Today this morning by Hoda Kotb, guest co-host Willie Geist with guests Little Big Town. Women are the front-runners this year with Carrie Underwood ...  

Rascal Flatts, featuring Picher native Joe Don Rooney; Ada-born Blake Shelton; and Thompson Square, a duo with ties to Miami, Okla., each roped three nominations. Moore-raised Toby Keith earned two nominations. Norman-born Vince Gill was ...  

It feels like just yesterday the buzz was the CMA Awards but those are over and done with and it's time for the next big award show, The CMT Music Awards. Taylor Swift is never completely out of the ballot and this time is no different.  

Among the stars bringing colors to the red carpet of the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards are Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland, Sara Evans and Miranda Lambert. The biggest names in country music have flooded Las Vegas for the 47th Annual Academy of ...  

Move over, boys! This year's crop of CMT Awards nominations were announced on NBC's Today show Monday morning--and, to put it succinctly, girls rule in 2012. Carrie Underwood Carrie Underwood leads the pack with five nominations, including two in the Video ...  

With her new album, Blown Away, in stores next week, 2012 is already shaping up to be a trophy year for Carrie Underwood — now in more ways than one. When nominations were revealed Monday for the 2012 CMT Music Awards, Underwood led the field ...  

A second season of CMT's My Big Redneck Vacation will debut June 6 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT following the 2012 CMT Music Awards. This season, the Clampet family moves to a fancy estate in England. Southern hospitality and unabashed American pride are guaranteed ...  

MY BIG REDNECK VACATION is produced by Pink Sneakers. Kimberly Belcher Cowin, John Ehrhard, Lewis Bogach (CMT) and Jayson Dinsmore (CMT) serve as executive producers. CMT, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ ... music on demand. The network's digital platforms ...  

It's up for video of the year and collaborative video of the year. John Paul White (who harmonizes with Joy Williams in The Civil Wars) is from Florence. Zac Brown Band, two nominations. Their "Keep Me in Mind" received a nod for group video of the year.  

It's been another stellar year for Carrie Underwood. The down-to-earth darling leads the pack for the CMT Music Awards with five nominations, including those for video of the year and female video of the year for her song "Good Girl." Fellow ...  

See the full list below, which also includes three nominations a piece for Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts, and Thompson Square. If there’s one category we feel strongly about, it’s CMT Performance ...  

The Country Music realm is always full of fun songs and great spirits, and the 2012 CMT Music Awards nominations were released earlier this morning (April 23). And it’s no surprise that perennial favorite Carrie Underwood has the most nods this year, competing in a total of five categories.  

Carrie Underwood leads the field at the 2012 CMT Music Awards, claiming five nominations when the candidates were announced Monday morning (April 23) in New York City on NBC's Today show. The nominations were revealed by Today host Hoda Kotb and guest co ...  

Blake Shelton Sting and Vince Gill - If I Ever Lose my Faith in You from CMT Crossroads - Sting and Vince Gill Lady Antebellum - Dancing Away with My Heart from 2011 CMT Artists of the Year  Call me partial, but I can’t help but primarily ...  

If it feels like there are dozens of award ceremonies for country music, then the best rule of thumb for an artist's success within the genre is to probably take the Academy of Country Music Awards as among the most authentic. Taylor Swift certainly will ...  

Stratford teenager Kevin McGuire watched the Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday night from an Applebees restaurant in Voorhees where he ... Fourteen Applebee’s locations in South Jersey agreed to donate 10 percent of Sunday night’s receipts from ...  

For the past few years, Taylor Swift has been one of the most successful and popular musicians in the world. For the past two years, Swift has received the awards that reflect her level of fame. Sunday nights, and the Country Music Awards, Swift ...  

Nashville's biggest names invaded Las Vegas Sunday for the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. From on-stage collaborations (Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw) to A-List couples (McGraw and Faith Hill) to the triumphant winners (Taylor Swift, who took ...  

The foursome, who will be releasing their brand new single "Pontoon" this month, will sit down with host Hoda Kotb and guest co-host Willie Geist to reveal this year’s nominees in select categories and give their predictions for the night ...  

Fans can get more information as it becomes available on Twitter (@FollowCMT), hashtag #CMTawards, or become a fan of the CMT MUSIC AWARDS on Facebook. CMT, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), is the leading television and digital ...  

Nominees in select categories for the "2012 CMT Music Awards" were announced Monday morning (April 23, 2012) on the "Today Show" with Hoda Kotb and guest host Willie Geist and guests Little Big Town, who were among the nominees in the CMT Performance of ...  

Underwood also is up for female video, CMT performance and collaborative video of the year. Lambert is up for female video as a solo artist and for group video and breakthrough video for "Hell on Heels" with her friends Angaleena Presley and Ashley Monroe ...  

Broadway veteran and Grammy Award winner Sting has received a nomination for the 11th annual CMT Music Awards for his video of "If I Ever Lose My Faith in You" with Vince Gill. The awards, which honor the best country music videos, are voted on by fans ...  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A local high school's broadcast journalism program has been renamed after their new partnership with Country Music Television. Nashville Mayor Karl Dean joined CMT and school officials at a ribbon cutting and naming ceremony for the new ...  

Critically acclaimed Grammy-nominated group Little Big Town--consisting of members Karen Fairchild, Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman and Jimi Westbrook--first entered the music scene over 14 years ago and has since released four studio albums that include ...  

What a fabulous night for country music. Sunday saw the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. Obviously everybody looked fabulous. I’m really in love with Taylor Swfit‘s white dress with those adorable side cutouts ...  

Critically acclaimed Grammy-nominated group Little Big Town--consisting of members Karen Fairchild, Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman and Jimi Westbrook--first entered the music scene over 14 years ago and has since released four studio albums that include ...  

(NASHVILLE SKYLINE is a column by CMT/CMT.com Editorial Director Chet Flippo.) I'm looking forward this summer to some solid music from some of country's sluggers, some true long-ball hitters. Not coincidentally, none of these artists has ever ...  

Written by Sugarland's three original members and Troy Bieser, "Baby Girl" displayed Sugarland's immediate appeal, which was Jennifer Nettles' distinctive and piercing voice. You either loved her vocals, or you didn't. I did. The song also ... "Settlin'" may be the perfect theme song for Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush since they're always striving for something new and better with their music. While the empowering Nettles sings about...  

Taylor Swift has, for the second year in a row, was awarded the coveted entertainer of the year award at the 47th annual Academy of Country Music Awards held Sunday in Las Vegas, Nevada.  After being saluted for her charity work on The Kids ...  

CMT cameras captured the star posing with fans and then rocking the crowd as she performed music from her debut album, Wildflower, including her hit "Georgia Peaches." Take a look at what went on behind the scenes and watch Alaina's CMT Listen Up performance.  

Carrie Underwood leads nominations for the Country Music Television (CMT) Music Awards 2012. The former 'American Idol' winner has five nods at the 2012 CMT Awards, including Female Artist of the Year and Video of The Year for 'Good Girl'.  

After being awarded with the Entertainer of the Year title for the second year in a row, Swift celebrated at the Japanese Restaurant at the Bellagio ... Taylor wasn't the only country music star celebrating in style after the awards ceremony.  

There was little surprise when Taylor Swift won entertainer of the year at the Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday night - except maybe how little surprise the 22-year-old sensation showed when her name was called. Miss Swift displayed ...  

A Washington Township couple will get married at the Country Music Awards show in Las Vegas on Sunday. Christina Davidson and Frank Tucci were selected to be serenaded by nominee Martina McBride and Train lead singer Pat Monahan to the group's ...  

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — A southern New Jersey couple will get married at the Country Music Awards show in Las Vegas on Sunday. Christina Davidson and Frank Tucci were selected to be serenaded by nominee Martina McBride and Train lead ...  

(NASHVILLE SKYLINE is a column by CMT/CMT.com Editorial Director Chet Flippo.) Willie Nelson will turn 79 on April 30, and the man never fails to amaze. Just when you think he's painted himself into a musical dead end, here he comes zipping ...  

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LAS VEGAS — Taylor Swift has won her second straight entertainer of the year trophy at the Academy of Country Music Awards. She bested her all-male competitors, including four-time winner Kenny Chesney, on Sunday night. The 22-year-old ...  

John Hamlin and Margaret Comeaux serve as executive producers for CMT.             For more information as it becomes available, follow CMT on Twitter (@FollowCMT), hashtag #CMTawards and become a fan of the CMT MUSIC AWARDS on Facebook.  

Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and the Zac Brown Band have been revealed as performers for the 2012 CMT Music Awards.  

She won't understand some of your reading passages. She will be confused by the wording ... supplying the costumes, props, and music.      On paper, you may not think she measures up. And she may not...according to your guidelines.  

With Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert and Taylor Swift atop the list, look no further than the CMT Music Awards nominations for proof country music’s ... Natasha Bedingfield and Shelton’s “God Gave Me You.”  

Devin Grissom, a University of Alabama junior and the bachelorette from season one of Country Music Television’s “Sweet Home Alabama,” escaped from Tuscaloosa in February to film a new reality TV show in Savannah, Ga. The show ...  

We won't be hearing Alan Jackson on anything but country radio anytime soon, but that doesn't mean the traditionalist doesn't appreciate country singers who crossover into pop music territory… Specifically, Alan has a thing ...  

v “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” (NBC): Dave Matthews Band (tonight), “The Voice” Eliminees (Wednesday), The Lucas Brothers (Thursday), Nick Lowe (Friday). v “Saturday Night Live” (NBC): Bon Iver (Saturday). v “Conan” (TBS ...  

Visit CMT.com for all that is Country Music; Artists, Photos, Videos, Lyrics, Shows, Online Radio and More. Get the latest Country Music News and Videos on your favorite Artists. Get CMT's television schedule and watch your ...  

Michael Dempsey will executive produce the 2012 CMT Music Awards alongside director Joe DeMaio. John Hamlin and Margaret Comeaux serve as executive producers for CMT.  

Women are the front-runners this year with Carrie Underwood leading the pack with five nominations ... the 11th anniversary of the show and will air live from Nashville on June 6 on CMT and CMT.com.  

NASHVILLE -- Carrie Underwood led the pack of the Country Music Television (CMT ... favorite country act and the awards will be presented at a Nashville ceremony June 6 that will air live on CMT.