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.
- Taylor Swift – “Our Song” (Director: Trey Fanjoy)
MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a male artist; awarded to the artist
· Trace Adkins – “I Got My Game On”
FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a female artist; awarded to the artist
- Taylor Swift – “Our Song”
GROUP VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a group; awarded to the artists
- Rascal Flatts – “Take Me There”
DUO VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a duo; awarded to the artists
USA WEEKEND BREAKTHROUGH VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video from an artist's major debut album; awarded to the artist (male, female, or group/duo)
- Kellie Pickler – “I Wonder”
COLLABORATIVE VIDEO OF THE YEAR*
Best video that featured a special collaborative appearance by artists; awarded to the artists (individual, group orduo)
- Bon Jovi feat. LeAnn Rimes – “Till We Ain’t Strangers Anymore”
PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR*
Musical performance on a television show, series or variety special on a broadcast or major cable network; awarded to the artist (individual, group orduo)
- Kellie Pickler – “I Wonder” from the 41st Annual CMA Awards (ABC)
SUPPORTING CHARACTER OF THE YEAR*
Best supporting character whose guest appearance enhances the video concept; awarded to the special guest
- Rodney Carrington for Trace Adkins’ “I Got My Game On”
WIDE OPEN COUNTRY VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video from an artist outside the mainstream of country music; awarded to the artist (male, female, group/duo or collaboration)
- Alison Krauss and Robert Plant – “Gone, Gone, Gone (Done Moved On)”
TEARJERKER VIDEO OF THE YEAR*
Best video most likely to stir emotion, whether tears of joy or sadness; awarded to the artist
- Kellie Pickler – “I Wonder”
COMEDY VIDEO OF THE YEAR*
Best video to convey a song’s humor and wit; awarded to the artist (individual, group orduo)
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
- Michael Salomon (award eligible videos include: Toby Keith’s “High Maintenance Woman” and Trace Adkins’ “I Got My Game On”)
*indicates new category for 2008
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Country Music sensation Taylor Swift walked away with tonight's CMT Awards' highest honor. The young star received the CMT Video of the Year buckle for her hit "Our Song", as did director of the video, Trey Fanjoy. Taylor Swift also picked up CMT's Best Female Video of the Year Award for "Our Song". Tonight's Country Music awards show featured memorable collaborations between Country couple Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, guitar man Brad Paisley and Country legend Hank Williams, Jr., and hosts Billy Ray Cyrus with daughter Miley Cyrus. American Idol winner Carrie Underwood delivered the evening's powerful closing performance.
