CMT AWARDS BETWEEN VETERANS, NEWCOMERS

Receiving two noms each are Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Steel Magnolia, Sugarland, Keith Urban and Zac Brown Band

Hosted by Kid Rock, the MTV country channel awards show will feature performances by Toby Keith, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban, with more to be announced. Fans can vote online at vote.CMT.com through June 8 to determine the winners.

Aldean and Billy Currington are the newcomers in the Male Video of the Year category, while McEntire reappears in the Female category for the first time since 2005. Other highlights include Gloriana's first entrance into the Group category, while Steel Magnolia joins Duo and Breakthrough for the first time.

VIDEO OF THE YEAR
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
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
Miranda Lambert, “White Liar”
Reba McEntire, “Consider Me Gone”
Taylor Swift, “You Belong With Me”
Carrie Underwood, “Cowboy Casanova”

GROUP VIDEO OF THE YEAR
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
Brooks & Dunn, “Indian Summer”
Steel Magnolia, “Keep On Lovin’ You”
Sugarland, “Keep You”
Sugarland, “Nightswimming/Joey”

BREAKTHROUGH VIDEO OF THE YEAR
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
Jason Aldean and Bryan Adams, “Heaven” from CMT Crossroads
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
Lady Antebellum, “Lookin’ For A Good Time” (2009 CMT Music Awards)
Reba McEntire, “Consider Me Gone” (Invitation Only)
Tim McGraw, “Southern Voice” (Invitation Only)
Brad Paisley, “Then” (2009 CMT Music Awards)
Carrie Underwood, “Temporary Home” (Invitation Only)

VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Deaton Flanigen (Jason Aldean’s “The Truth” and Carrie Underwood’s “Temporary Home”)
Chris Hicky (Miranda Lambert’s “White Liar” and Justin Moore’s “Small Town USA”)
Shaun Silva (Kenny Chesney’s “Out Last Night” and Rascal Flatts’ “Summer Nights”)
Roman White (Taylor Swift’s “You Belong With Me” and Kellie Pickler’s “Best Days of Your Life”)