Nominees & Recipients
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.
- 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
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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
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”)
