Are you ready for the biggest event in country music of the year? Yes, the 2010 CMT Music Awards is here again and it is going t o be held at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on June 9. Yeah, that’s TONIGHT! So let’s face the music at 8 PM on CMT Channel on DISH Network. The country music lovers from across the country look forward to this much anticipated awards night.

The CMT Music Awards 2010 is celebrating its 9th year and is the only award show that recognizes the best video and musical achievements by the country music stars on the basis of votes. So, this is one of the most popular events in the field of country music.

CMT Music Awards is the most spectacular country music event of the year. so get ready to watch some of your favorite stars performing tonight! The performers for the show include Toby Keith, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban and ZBB. Wow! Where else on satellite TV can you see such a star studded event tonight? (Unless of course, you are a sports fan and prefer to watch NHL Stanley Cup Game 6 or the special shows on FIFA World Cup 2010).

”Only God Knows Why” singer Kid Rock will host this popular satellite TV event. (Well, You can read that last sentence without the quotes, too.)

Wanna take a quick look at the nominations this year? Here is it :-

MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Best video by a Male Artist

• Jason Aldean – “The Truth”
• Billy Currington – “People Are Crazy”
• Toby Keith – “American Ride”
• Tim McGraw – “Southern Voice”
• Keith Urban –“Till Summer Comes Around”

FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Best video by a Female Artist

• Miranda Lambert – “White Liar”
• Reba McEntire – “Consider Me Gone”
• Taylor Swift – “You Belong With Me”
• Carrie Underwood – “Cowboy Casanova”

GROUP VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Best video by a Group

• 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

Best video by a Duo

• Brooks & Dunn – “Indian Summer”
• Steel Magnolia – “Keep On Lovin’ You”
• Sugarland – “Keep You”
• Sugarland – “Nightswimming/Joey”

USA WEEKEND BREAKTHROUGH VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Best video from an artist’s major Breakthrough Album

• 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

Best video that featured a Special Collaborative Appearance by Artists – awarded to the Artists (individual, group or duo)

• Jason Aldean and Bryan Adams – “Heaven”
• 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

Musical performance on a TV show, series or variety special on CMT

• Lady Antebellum – “Lookin’ For A Good Time” from the 2009 CMT Music Awards
• Reba McEntire – “Consider Me Gone” from Invitation Only: Reba
• Tim McGraw – “Southern Voice” from Invitation Only: Tim Mcgraw
• Brad Paisley – “Then” from the 2009 CMT Music Awards
• Carrie Underwood – “Temporary Home” from Invitation Only: Carrie Underwood

VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

Best Video Director of the year

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

And now comes the most important nomination from the CMT Music Awards 2010:-

VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Best video of the year which is awarded to the artist and the video director

• 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”

Pretty interesting… isn’t it? To know who wins this award, keep an eye on CMT Channel on DISH Network tonight to catch the 2010 CMT Music Awards live!