Photo gallery: 2009 CMT Music Awards
Taylor Swift and Joe Elliott of Def Leppard perform the rock band’s hit “Pour Some Sugar on Me” to close the 2009 CMT Music Awards (All photos Associated Press)
Taylor Swift, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts (which features Joe Don Rooney of Picher), Sugarland, Kid Rock and Zac Brown Band were among the big winners at tonight’s CMT Music Awards. The venerable Alan Jackson also shared an award with Paisley, Urban and George Strait.
In addition, the awards show included performances from Toby Keith, Dierks Bentley, Darius Rucker and more.
Here’s a look at some of the highlights. All photos are from the Associated Press.
Rascal Flatts accepts the group video award for “Every Day.”
Oklahoma Toby Keith performs “God Love Her.”
Taylor Swift and her brother Austin, left, celebrate her win for the top award, video of the year.
Taylor Swift hugs Brad Paisley before rushing up to receive the video of the year trophy.
Taylor Swift accepts the video of the year award for “Love Story.”
Dierks Bentley performs “Sideways.”
The B-52′s and Sugarland perform a rendition of the pop band’s ’80s hit “Love Shack.”
Trace Adkins performs “You’re Gonna Miss This.”
Brad Paisley and Keith Urban accept the collaborative video award.
See more photos after the break.
Taylor Swift performs her hit “You Belong With Me.” (All photos AP)
From left, Brad Paisley, Alan Jackson and Dierks Bentley accept the CMT performance of the year award.
Bill O’Reilly and Naomi Judd present an award.
Keith Urban congratulations Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush of Sugarland as they accept the duo video award.
Kid Rock accepts the Wide Open Country Video for “All Summer Long.”
Taylor Swift accepts the female video of the year award for “Love Story.”
Former “American Idol” contestant Kellie Pickler and “Idol” judge Randy Jackson present an award.
Keith Urban performs his hit “Sweet Thing.”
Darius Rucker performs.
Brad Paisley accepts the male video of the year award for “Waitin’ on a Woman.”
Jason Aldean and Keith Urban perform Aldean’s hit “She’s Country.”
Zac Brown Band accepts the USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year Award for “Chicken Fried.”
Kellie Pickler performs.
Brad Paisley performs.
Taylor Swift and Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott dance and sing together during the big finale.
-BAM
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Keith Urban, you were AWESOME last night and smokin’ hot playing and singing with Jason Aldean!! LOVE YOU!
Sorry gang but this was the most lamest Award show I have seen….or should I call it the “Taylor Swift” show?? The only highlight was Jason & Keith U…..I think it would have been more appropriate to show it on MTV since it was a rock show….And why can’t Sugarland play country music on a supposedly country music show??? Very disappointed
CMT did not do a very good job at finding an appropriate host for the 2010 CMT Awards. I would have loved for my grandchildren to have watched, but I don’t want them watching a dope head drunk. With all the wonderful country singers that are out there today, CMT scrapes the bottom of the barrel and comes up with Kid Rock to host, and Sheryl Crow was a bit much at the end also.
Teenagers should not be encouraged to drink, why was it necessary for Melissa Peterson to go back stage and advertise the drinking and smoking of funny things. This was ridiculous.
I hope that CMT gets its act together before their next Award Show so that teenagers and small children can be encouraged to watch the first few hours.
Brad Paisley and Keith Urban Is The best country singer’s ever. I love their music and their songs as well. I wish I Could see Brad Paisley Keith Urban one day.Yall is my bestest fan I love Both of you so much.
Keith I really love your smile every picture of you you never take bad picture’s at all you know. you always take great picture’s of you