CMT Winners [final]

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”)