Southern Living on the CMT Red Carpet
Cowboy Reunion
Dynamic duo Big & Rich pose with Gretchen Wilson for a triple threat of star power. The Celebrity Apprentice winner and his partner performed for the first time together in three years at Tootsie's bar in downtown Nashville.
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Nashville Crooner
Editor Kim Whitman joins country crooner Clay Walker on the red carpet with his wife, Jessica.
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Southern Beauties
Southern Living
editor Kim Whitman poses with country star Sara Evans on the red carpet. Sara was nominated for the Female Video of the Year award for her song, "A Little Bit Stronger."
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Fresh Faces
Editor Kim Whitman talks to country newcomer Hunter Hayes on the red carpet. The breakout star performed his hit "Storm Warning" during the live show.
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Southern Rock
Editor Kim Whitman talks to country rockers Blackberry Smoke on the CMT Red Carpet.
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Honky Tonk Hunk
Jerrod Niemann stops to chat with editor Kim Whitman on the CMT red carpet. Check out his hits, "Lover Lover" and "What Do You Want From Me?"
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Country Cutie
Editor Kim Whitman snaps a quick shot with presenter Laura Bell Bundy. Laura joined Ricky Schroder on stage to hand out the award for Group Video of the Year.
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Crossing Over
Hip-hop artist Ludacris switches gears at his first CMT Music Awards. He performed with Jason Aldean on Aldean's new single, "Dirt Road."
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Friendly Competition
Pittsburgh Steeler Hines Ward and Green Bay Packer Clay Matthews put their Superbowl differences aside while taking the press stage. The two athletes presented the award for the CMT Performance of the Year.