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'CMT Crossroads: Joe Walsh & Friends' Features Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley + More

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 17:00:35 +0000

CMT has announced the talent for their latest installment of ‘CMT Crossroads,’ pairing former Eagles member Joe Walsh and ZZ Top member Billy Gibbons with a bevy of country stars for ‘CMT Crossroads: Joe Walsh & Friends,’ an overhauled set up for the popular cr0ss-genre music program. Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Luke Bryan, Sara Evans and Hunter Hayes will all perform during the star-studded episode.

Best CMT Awards Performance – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:30:12 +0000

Over a dozen of country music’s top stars performed on the big stage and outside the Bridgestone Arena during the 2012 CMT Music Awards telecast on Wednesday night. It was a fast-paced, high-energy night full of highlights. Even softer songs like Kenny Chesney‘s ‘Come Over’ proved to be can’t-miss television. Which performance was your favorite?

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.

Miranda Lambert's 'Over You' Captures Female Video of the Year Award at 2012 CMT Music Awards

Megan Pacella — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:45:39 +0000

After snagging an award for Male Video of the Year, Luke Bryan took the stage at the 2012 CMT Music Awards to present the award to Miranda Lambert for Female Video of the Year. It was surely a tight race as Sara Evans (‘My Heart Can’t Tell You No’), Lambert (‘Over You’), Martina McBride (‘I’m Gonna Love You Through It’), Kellie Pickler (‘Tough’), Taylor Swift (‘Ours’), and Carrie Underwood (‘Good Girl’) were in the running for the coveted gold buckle.

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.’

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.

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.

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood's 'Remind Me' Wins 2012 CMT Music Award for Collaborative Video of the Year

Megan Pacella — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:38:05 +0000

When two of your favorite artists come together, the result is that the sum of their collaboration is greater than the individual parts. That’s what Jake Owen said when he took the stage with ‘Twilight’ star Kristen Greene to present the 2012 CMT Music Award for Best Collaborative Video of the Year.

2012 CMT Music Awards Hosts Toby Keith and Kristen Bell Get Funny Intro From President Obama, Mitt Romney, Bon Jovi + More

Billy Dukes — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:35:18 +0000

Toby Keith and actress Kristen Bell eventually took the stage to host the 2012 CMT Music Awards, but if you followed the opening moments of the show, you learned it wasn’t easy for them to get along. The two spent time campaigning to host the show themselves in a pre-taped video segment that featured cameos from President Obama, Mitt Romney, Bon Jovi, Willie Nelson, Mario Lopez and more.

Rascal Flatts to Perform With Journey at 2012 CMT Music Awards

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:30:18 +0000

Here’s another reason to tune into the 2012 CMT Music Awards tonight (June 6). Rascal Flatts with get supersized and perform with rock band Journey for the first time ever! That’s quite a shift from their previous collaborator Justin Bieber — with whom they remixed last year — but it’s equally as thrilling.

President Obama and Mitt Romney Will Open the 2012 CMT Music Awards

Billy Dukes — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 18:00:28 +0000

President Barack Obama and presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney will appear at tonight’s 2012 CMT Music Awards. Each is part of a comedic pre-taped video that will open the show, much the way the President, John McCain and Hillary Clinton did in 2008. The two candidates are “in on the joke,” CMT President Brian [...]

Carrie Underwood, Eric Church + More Rehearse for 2012 CMT Music Awards

Billy Dukes — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 21:30:35 +0000

The 2012 CMT Music Awards are a collection of both superstars and hot, new country talent. This week, stars like Carrie Underwood and Eric Church have been rehearsing their performances, while newcomers like Kip Moore, Jana Kramer and the FARM look to take the stage for the very first time. Scroll through these photos of artists preparing for Wednesday’s (June 6) CMT broadcast.

Hank Williams, Jr. to Pay Tribute to Dad With Brad Paisley Duet at CMT Music Awards

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 20:30:01 +0000

With the bevy of country stars set to perform during tomorrow’s (June 6) 2012 CMT Music Awards live telecast, show producers seem rather excited about the performance from one of country music’s living legends, Hank Williams, Jr. The member of the country music’s royal family will take the stage to pay tribute to his father, Hank Williams, who was one of the most iconic artists in county music history.

2012 CMT Music Awards Presenters Include Alan Jackson, Jason Aldean + More

Megan Pacella — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 13:00:49 +0000

The countdown to the 2012 CMT Music Awards is on! This Wednesday night (June 6), country music fanatics will get to see country’s top performers take the stage at the awards show. Plus, fans will also catch a glimpse of their favorite artists presenting awards to this year’s winners.