Saddle up country music fans because it’s time for another star-studded awards show.
The 2016 CMT Music Awards are quickly approaching and we have your first look at this year’s nominations. Before we get into categories, however, you may want to know about the upcoming telecast.
Mark your calendars for June 8 as the biggest country music stars will travel to Nashville for the live show. As you likely could have guessed, fan favorites including Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan are competing in top awards. But in addition, singers including Cheap Trick, Adam Lambert and Leona Lewis also scored some pretty impressive nominations.
So who do you want to see win big? It’s ultimately up to you as voting opens up on CMT’s website today. Before you cast your vote, however, take a look at the first round of award categories and nominations below.
VIDEO OF THE YEAR:
Blake Shelton, Sangria
Cam, Burning House
Carrie Underwood, Smoke Break
Chris Stapleton, Fire Away
Florida Georgia Line, Sippin’ On Fire
Jason Aldean, Tonight Looks Good On You
Keith Urban, John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16
Little Big Town, Girl Crush
Luke Bryan, Strip It Down
Sam Hunt, Break Up In A Small Town0
Thomas Rhett, Die A Happy Man
Tim McGraw, Humble and Kind
MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR:
Blake Shelton, Sangria
Eric Church, Like A Wrecking Ball (From 2015 CMT Music Awards)
Keith Urban, John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16
Luke Bryan, Kick The Dust Up (From 2015 CMT Music Awards)
Sam Hunt, Break Up In A Small Town
Thomas Rhett, Die A Happy Man
FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR:
Cam, Burning House
Carrie Underwood, Smoke Break
Jana Kramer, I Got The Boy
Kacey Musgraves, Biscuits
Kelsea Ballerini, Dibs
Maren Morris, My Church