"I wrote that song in the ninth grade for a talent show," said the 18-year-old Swift, who beat out Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley and Sugarland.
The other big winner was American Idol alumna Kellie Pickler, as the 21-year-old snagged awards for Breakthrough Video, Tearjerker Video and Performance of the Year for "I Wonder." Pickler acknowledged Idol for being "the rocket that launched my career."
Alison Krauss & Robert Plant repeated their Grammy win, as “Gone, Gone, Gone” took honors in the Wide Open Video category.
Trace Adkins took home Best Male Video for "I Got My Game On," while LeAnn Rimes and Bon Jovi got Best Collaborative Video for the "Till We Ain't Strangers Anymore."
Miley Cyrus and her daddy, Billy Ray Cyrus, hosted the show.
Big props to CMT head wrangler Brian Phillips for putting on another winner, and to new programming head Jay Frank for completing his first ride on the metaphorical mechanical bull without falling on his tuchus.
The complete list of winners:MUSIC REVENUE TOPPED $17B IN 2023: RIAA
Streaming subscriptions lead the charge. (3/27a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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