The nominees for the 2012 CMT Music Awards were announced Monday morning on NBC’s Today show. Little Big Town helped with the reveal and also announced that they would be performing on this year’s live show. Carrie Underwood leads the pack with five nominations, including Video of the Year for “Good Girl.” Miranda Lambert follows closely behind with four nods; two for her solo work and two as a member of the country-trio Pistol Annies. Voting begins today on CMT.com and on your mobile device at m.cmt.com. The 2012 CMT Music Awards mark the 11th anniversary of the awards show and will air live from the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, June 6th on CMT and CMT.com.
2012 CMT MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEES
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 – “Dirt Road Anthem”
- Kenny Chesney featuring Grace Potter – “You And Tequila”
- Toby Keith – “Red Solo Cup”
- Lady Antebellum – “We Owned The Night”
- Miranda Lambert – “Over You”
- Brad Paisley with Carrie Underwood – “Remind Me”
- Rascal Flatts featuring Natasha Bedingfield – “Easy”
- Blake Shelton – “God Gave Me You”
- Taylor Swift featuring The Civil Wars – “Safe & Sound”
- Carrie Underwood – “Good Girl”
MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a male artist; awarded to the artist
- Jason Aldean – “Dirt Road Anthem”
- Luke Bryan – “I Don’t Want This Night To End”
- Eric Church – “Drink In My Hand”
- Toby Keith – “Red Solo Cup”
- Blake Shelton – “God Gave Me You”
- Keith Urban – “Long Hot Summer”
FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a female artist; awarded to the artist
- Sara Evans – “My Heart Can’t Tell You No”
- Miranda Lambert – “Over You”
- Martina McBride – “I’m Gonna Love You Through It”
- Kellie Pickler – “Tough”
- Taylor Swift – “Ours”
- Carrie Underwood – “Good Girl”
GROUP VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a group; awarded to the artists
- Eli Young Band – “Crazy Girl”
- Lady Antebellum – “We Owned The Night”
- Pistol Annies – “Hell On Heels”
- Rascal Flatts – “Banjo”
- The Band Perry – “All Your Life”
- Zac Brown Band – “Keep Me In Mind”
DUO VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a duo; awarded to the artists
- Love and Theft – “Angel Eyes”
- Montgomery Gentry – “Where I Come From”
- Sugarland – “Tonight”
- The Civil Wars – “Poison & Wine”
- Thompson Square – “Glass”
- Thompson Square – “I Got You”
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)
- Lauren Alaina – “Georgia Peaches”
- Brantley Gilbert – “Country Must Be Country Wide”
- Hunter Hayes – “Storm Warning”
- Scotty McCreery – “The Trouble With Girls”
- Pistol Annies – “Hell On Heels”
- Thompson Square – “I Got You”
COLLABORATIVE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video that featured a special collaborative appearance by artists; awarded to the artists (individual, group or duo)
- Kenny Chesney featuring Grace Potter – “You And Tequila”
- Brad Paisley with Carrie Underwood – “Remind Me”
- Rascal Flatts featuring Natasha Bedingfield – “Easy”
- Lionel Richie with Shania Twain – “Endless Love”
- Taylor Swift featuring The Civil Wars – “Safe & Sound”
- Zac Brown Band featuring Jimmy Buffett – “Knee Deep”
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)
- Jason Aldean – “Tattoos On This Town” from 2011 CMT Artists of the Year
- Lady Antebellum – “Dancin’ Away With My Heart” from 2011 CMT Artists of the Year
- Little Big Town – “Fix You” from Music Builds: The CMT Disaster Relief Concert
- Blake Shelton – “Footloose” from Invitation Only: Blake Shelton
- Sting and Vince Gill – “If I Ever Lose My Faith In You” from CMT Crossroads: Sting and Vince Gill
- Steven Tyler and Carrie Underwood – “Just A Dream/Dream On” from CMT Crossroads: Steven Tyler & Carrie Underwood from the Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam
