cmt music awards

The 2012 CMT Music Awards are a collection of both superstars and hot, new country talent. This week, stars like Carrie Underwood and Eric Church have been rehearsing their performances, while newcomers like Kip Moore, Jana Kramer and the FARM look to take the stage for the very first time. Scroll through these photos of artists preparing for Wednesday’s (June 6) CMT broadcast.

CMT unrolled the red carpet for their 2012 Music Awards nominations this morning, and it looks like Carrie Underwood is set to have quite the year, with a stunning total of five nominations. While Underwood is in the lead, tons of other country stars netted multiple nominations this year. Miranda Lambert is packing four — two for her solo work and two with first-time nominees Pistol Annies. Read M

It's the big week in Nashville.  CMA Fest.  You can see, hear and meet almost any country artist you want.  Some you may have to wait longer for.  But most country artists from Reba McEntire, Shania Twain and Zac Brown to the upcomers can be found in Nashville this week. Joanie Koons of Oriskany and three friends, Kate Nicoletta of New Hartford, Kandi Haas Floyd (Joanie's daughter) and Missy Jacks

Taylor Swift took home the biggest belt buckle at this years CMT Music Awards.  She won Video of the Year for "Mine" and accepted the award while on stage in Milwaukee.  Shania Twain took a tumble heading onto the stage to present the Best Male Video of the Year award.  She talked about "experiencing one of lifes most embarrassing moments" in a video from her hotel room after t

Shania Twain is making a comeback in a big way.  She's not only at CMA Fest in Nashville this week, she's also teaming up with Taylor Swift to open the CMT Music Awards tonight with a "Thelma & Louise" skit.  Kid Rock, Glee's Chord Overstreet  and Kenny Rogers are also said to be part of the re-creation.  You can watch on CMT starting at 8 tonight. Shania is also expected to make a b