CMT Awards honor Gretchen Wilson, 'Whiskey Lullaby,' Keith Urban
The nine trophies handed out Monday night (4/11) in Nashville at the CMT Music Awards were spread around the room, with only two multiple winners.
Gretchen Wilson won the country-music cable-network's Breakthrough Video of the Year award for "Redneck Woman," as well as Female Video of the Year for "When I Think About Cheatin'." Meanwhile, "Whiskey Lullaby," performed by Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss, won Collaborative Video of the Year, while its director, Rick Schroder, won Director of the Year.
The top prize, the fan-voted Video of the Year, was claimed by Aussie Keith Urban for "Days Go By." A complete list of award winners is below.
Country legend Loretta Lynn accepted the Johnny Cash Visionary Award from presenters Gretchen Wilson, Martina McBride and Reba McEntire. Lynn was also the subject of a pre-taped tribute by friends and family, featuring Elvis Costello, Crystal Gayle, Faith Hill, Sissy Spacek, Keith Urban and Wynonna.
In a surprise performance, Trisha Yearwood made her first live TV appearance in almost three years, singing her forthcoming single "Georgia Rain."
In another performance segment, Gretchen Wilson teamed with the Wilson sisters of Heart for a rendition of "Crazy On You."
The two-and-a-half hour live telecast, hosted by comic Jeff Foxworthy, also featured performances by Dierks Bentley, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Toby Keith, Reba McEntire, Paisley and Urban.
CMT Music Awards winners:
Breakthrough Video of the Year
Gretchen Wilson, "Redneck Woman"
Collaborative Video of the Year
Brad Paisley featuring Alison Krauss, "Whiskey Lullaby"
Group/Duo Video of the Year
Rascal Flatts, "Feels Like Today"
Female Video of the Year
Gretchen Wilson, "When I Think About Cheatin'"
Most Inspiring Video of the Year
Tim McGraw, "Live Like You Were Dying"
Hottest Video of the Year
Toby Keith, "Whiskey Girl"
Male Video of the Year
Kenny Chesney, "I Go Back"
Director of the Year
Rick Schroder, director, for "Whiskey Lullaby" (Brad Paisley featuring Alison Krauss)
Video of the Year
Keith Urban, "Days Go By"
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