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CMT Music Awards Review

Gunner Jackson — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 12:26:27 +0000

Nobody dominated at last night’s “CMT Music Awards” . . . although CARRIE UNDERWOOD did take home two buckles . . . including Video of the Year for “Good Girl”. And the forced pairing of TOBY KEITH and KRISTEN BELL as co-hosts didn’t cut it, but only because Toby looked bored. Kristen, on the other [...]

Rascal Flatts and Journey Close 2012 CMT Music Awards With 'Don't Stop Believin"

Billy Dukes — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 03:18:18 +0000

The 2012 CMT Music Awards began with a batch of country and pop collaborations before settling into a Nashville-based broadcast, featuring Music City’s best. Rascal Flatts closed the show with one of the all-time greatest mainstream rock bands however, inviting Journey on stage to sing ‘Don’t Stop Believin’.’

Carrie Underwood's 'Good Girl' Wins Video of the Year at 2012 CMT Music Awards

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:57:13 +0000

Right after performing ‘Good Girl,’ the gilded goddess Carrie Underwood returned to the stage to pick up her award for Video of the Year at the 2012 CMT Music Awards tonight (June 6). Country legend Alan Jackson, who revealed that he has made 54 music videos over the course of his career and pointed out the importance of the medium, presented Underwood with her buckle for the biggest award of the evening.

Luke Bryan Wins Male Video of the Year at 2012 CMT Music Awards for 'I Don't Want This Night to End'

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:35:12 +0000

Luke Bryan nabbed the buckle for Male Video of the Year at the 2012 CMT Music Awards for his cinematic clip for ‘I Don’t Want This Night to End.’ The ever-excitable singer bounded up on the stage to accept his honor as though he just downed a case of Red Bull.

Eric Church Performs 'Drink in My Hand' for a Pumped-Up Crowd at 2012 CMT Music Awards

Megan Pacella — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:29:06 +0000

Before Eric Church took the stage to perform his No. 1 single ‘Drink in My Hand’ at the 2012 CMT Music Awards, Big Kenny and John Rich introduced the singer from the middle of a screaming crowd outside the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The quirky duo joked that the entire performance line-up at the CMT Music Awards felt kind of like a drinking game. Still, they toasted red solo cups to Eric Church, and he busted out a crowd favorite song.

Lady Antebellum Win Group Video of the Year for 'We Owned the Night' at CMT Music Awards 2012

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:14:57 +0000

Lady Antebellum picked up the buckle for Group Video of the Year for ‘We Owned the Night’ at the 2012 CMT Music Awards. First, they open the show with a mashup and then they nab an award at the midpoint! It turned out to be a good night for Lady A.

Kenny Chesney Performs 'Come Over' at 2012 CMT Music Awards

Megan Pacella — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:07:50 +0000

The 2012 CMT Music Awards are a great place to debut new material — after all, there are thousands of country mega-fans in attendance, and thousands more sitting at home watching. That’s what Kenny Chesney must have been thinking when he played his debut live performance of ‘Come Over,’ the second single off of his upcoming album ‘Welcome to the Fishbowl.’

Willie Nelson Leads Country Supergroup in Singing 'Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die' at 2012 CMT Music Awards

Billy Dukes — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:00:53 +0000

Toby Keith, Zac Brown Band, Jamey Johnson, Darius Rucker and Willie Nelson all have one thing in common: country music (Hey — if there’s something else, we don’t know about it). The country supergroup took the stage halfway through the 2012 CMT Music Awards to perform Nelson’s ‘Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die.’

2012 CMT Music Awards Hostess Kristen Bell Adds New Verse to Pistol Annies Hit

Megan Pacella — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 01:47:16 +0000

There’s been a lot of speculation about Kristen Bell hosting the 2012 CMT Music Awards because, after all, she’s a whole lotta Hollywood and just not very much country. But the adorable blonde host started out the night by flexing her country music knowledge muscles, when she pointed out Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, Darius Rucker and Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts. Later on, she proved that she can sing country music, too, when she sang her very own verse to Pistol Annies‘ ‘Hell on Heels.’

Little Big Town Bring a 'Pontoon' to 2012 CMT Music Awards

Billy Dukes — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 01:33:59 +0000

Beach balls, bikinis and beer bottles … it must be Little Big Town and their new single, ‘Pontoon.’ The country music quartet brought a full-size boat to the stage of the 2012 CMT Music Awards, where they sang their latest single from the balcony of a pontoon boat as about two dozen hot bodies danced and partied below.

Jason Aldean Wins 2012 CMT Music Award for CMT Performance of the Year With 'Tattoos on This Town'

Megan Pacella — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 01:27:11 +0000

Competition was stiff tonight for the 2012 CMT Music Awards for the CMT Performance of the Year award. Thanks to CMT’s television shows, series and specials, there have been plenty of rocking live shows aired on the television station this year. But none beat out Jason Aldean, who took home his first gold buckle ever.

The Band Perry Own the Stage During 'Postcard From Paris' Performance at the 2012 CMT Music Awards

Billy Dukes — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 01:15:27 +0000

The Band Perry took the stage like it was built for them at the 2012 CMT Music Awards on Wednesday night. Lead singer Kimberly Perry let her hair down and worked the crowd singing the trio’s current single ‘Postcard From Paris.’ Last year, the group won the Breakthrough Video of the Year belt buckle, but it’s clear they’re on their way to bigger things in years to come.

Scotty McCreery's 'The Trouble With Girls' Snags USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year at the 2012 CMT Music Awards

Megan Pacella — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:58:50 +0000

The Band Perry came on stage at the 2012 CMT Music Awards tonight before their performance to present the award for USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year. Before they announced the big winner, Neil Perry gave viewers a taste of his vocals when he sang the chorus of the Doors’ ‘Break on Through to the Other Side.’ Although all of the nominees have had a great year, one country singer stuck out — and the audience was quite happy with the winner.

Zac Brown Band Debut 'The Wind' at the 2012 CMT Music Awards

Billy Dukes — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:52:18 +0000

If the rest of the Zac Brown Band‘s new album is half as fun as ‘The Wind,’ fans are in for a great summer in 2012. The ever-growing country jam band performed their new single live for the first time at the 2012 CMT Music Awards on Wednesday night, and proved why they belong in discussions about country music’s top musicians.

2012 CMT Music Awards Winners – Full List

Taste of Country Staff — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:48:18 +0000

The 2012 CMT Music Awards winners were the stars of the night at the annual ceremony that celebrated the year’s best country music videos. The show, co-hosted by country’s own Toby Keith and actress Kristen Bell, highlighted the best clips of the year while providing an evening full of entertainment with countless live performances from the hottest country acts.

Luke Bryan Gets 'Drunk on You' at the 2012 CMT Music Awards

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:46:21 +0000

Bottoms up! Luke Bryan hit the stage at the 2012 CMT Music Awards tonight (June 6) to perform his most recent single ‘Drunk on You.’ He was the second performer of the night, and yes, he owned it. With a guitar strapped to his person, the ever-present baseball cap on his head, paired with a [...]

Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, Jr. + More Join 2012 CMT Awards Performance Lineup

Megan Pacella — Wed, 30 May 2012 19:00:03 +0000

Last week, the CMT Awards announced the beginnings of a performance lineup for the 2012 show. The original bill was already pretty stellar, as it includes big names like Carrie Underwood and Kenny Chesney on the roster. But the performance schedule got quite a bit sweeter when a few country icons and future country legends joined the ticket.

Toby Keith and Kristen Bell Are Co-Hosting the CMT Music Awards

Gunner Jackson — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:46:52 +0000

This could be interesting . . . or maybe odd. TOBY KEITH will be co-hosting this year’s “CMT Music Awards” with actress KRISTEN BELL. The show airs June 6th. By the way, this isn’t Toby’s first time co-hosting that show with someone sexier than himself. He and PAMELA ANDERSON did the honors back in 2003.