Nominees Announced for 2010 CMT Music Awards
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Initial nominees for the 2010 CMT Music Awards were announced earlier today, April 5, marking the beginning of fan voting for the awards. Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum and Sugarland lead the pack with four nods each. Following them are Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and Zac Brown Band with three nominations each.
- Jason Aldean – “The Truth”
- Kenny Chesney – “Out Last Night”
- Toby Keith – “American Ride”
- Lady Antebellum – “Need You Now”
- Miranda Lambert – “White Liar”
- Brad Paisley – “Welcome to the Future”
- Taylor Swift – “You Belong With Me”
- Carrie Underwood – “Cowboy Casanova”
- Keith Urban – “‘Til Summer Comes Around”
- Zac Brown Band – “Toes”
MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
- Jason Aldean – “The Truth”
- Kenny Chesney – “Out Last Night”
- Billy Currington – “People Are Crazy”
- Toby Keith – “American Ride”
- Tim McGraw – “Southern Voice”
- Brad Paisley – “Welcome to the Future”
- Darius Rucker – “Alright”
- Keith Urban – “‘Til Summer Comes Around”
FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
- Laura Bell Bundy – “Giddy On Up”
- Miranda Lambert – “White Liar”
- Martina McBride – “I Just Call You Mine”
- Reba McEntire – “Consider Me Gone”
- Kellie Pickler – “Didn’t You Know How Much I Loved You”
- Taylor Swift – “You Belong With Me”
- Carrie Underwood – “Cowboy Casanova”
- Lee Ann Womack – “Solitary Thinkin’”
Best video by a group; awarded to the artists
- Gloriana – “How Far Do You Wanna Go?”
- Lady Antebellum – “American Honey”
- Lady Antebellum – “Need You Now”
- Rascal Flatts – “Here Comes Goodbye”
- Rascal Flatts – “Summer Nights”
- Trailer Choir – “Rockin’ the Beer Gut”
- Zac Brown Band – “Highway 20 Ride”
- Zac Brown Band – “Toes”
Best video by a duo; awarded to the artists
- Bomshel – “Fight Like a Girl”
- Brooks & Dunn – “Indian Summer”
- Brooks & Dunn – “My Maria” from INVITATION ONLY: BROOKS & DUNN
- Caitlin & Will – “Address in the Stars”
- Joey + Rory – “Play the Song”
- Steel Magnolia – “Keep On Lovin’ You”
- Sugarland – “Keep You”
- Sugarland – “Nightswimming/Joey”
Best video from an artist's major breakthrough album; awarded to the artist (male, female, or group/duo)
- Ryan Bingham – “The Weary Kind”
- Luke Bryan – “Do I”
- Laura Bell Bundy – “Giddy On Up”
- Easton Corbin – “A Little More Country Than That”
- Randy Houser – “Boots On”
- Justin Moore – “Small Town USA”
- Steel Magnolia – “Keep On Lovin’ You”
- Chris Young – “Gettin’ You Home”
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
- Brooks & Dunn featuring Billy Gibbons – “Honky Tonk Stomp”
- Kenny Chesney with Dave Matthews – “I’m Alive”
- Jamey Johnson and Shooter Jennings – “Somewhere Between Jennings and Jones” from CMT CROSSROADS: SHOOTER JENNINGS AND JAMEY JOHNSON
- John Mellencamp featuring Karen Fairchild – “A Ride Back Home”
- Kellie Pickler featuring Taylor Swift – “Best Days of Your Life”
- Blake Shelton featuring Trace Adkins – “Hillbilly Bone”
- Sugarland featuring The B-52s – “Love Shack” from the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS
Musical performance on a television show, series or variety special on CMT; awarded to the artist (individual, group or duo)
- Jason Aldean and Bryan Adams – “Heaven” from CMT CROSSROADS: BRYAN ADAMS AND JASON ALDEAN
- Dierks Bentley – “Sideways” from the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS
- 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
- Sugarland featuring The B-52s – “Love Shack” from the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS
- Carrie Underwood – “Temporary Home” from INVITATION ONLY: CARRIE UNDERWOOD
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 Flanigan (award eligible videos include: Jason Aldean’s “The Truth” and Carrie Underwood’s “Temporary Home”)
- Darren Doane (award eligible videos include: Zac Brown Band’s “Toes” and “Highway 20 Ride”)
- Trey Fanjoy (award eligible videos include: Reba McEntire’s “Consider Me Gone” and Lady Antebellum’s “American Honey”)
- Chris Hicky (award eligible videos include: Miranda Lambert’s “White Liar” and Justin Moore’s “Small Town USA”)
- Michael Salomon (award eligible videos include: Toby Keith’s “American Ride” and Dierks Bentley’s “Sideways”)
- 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”)
- Theresa Wingert (award eligible videos include: Carrie Underwood’s “Cowboy Casanova” and Martina McBride’s “I Just Call You Mine”)
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