NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Carrie Underwood won twice, including the night's top prize for video of the year, to emerge as the big winner at the 2010 CMT Music Awards held Wednesday in Nashville.
Underwood, 27, won video of the year honors for "Cowboy Casanova." She also grabbed the CMT performance of the year video for a live version of "Temporary Home."
"Awesome fans," Underwood said as she accepted the video of the year trophy. "Thanks for seeing me out on the tour. God bless you guys. You are the best."
Lady Antebellum also had a good night, winning group video of the year for "Need You Now."
Other notable winners included Brooks & Dunn, Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton and Trace Adkins.
"We were very much not expecting this," joked Kix Brooks as he accepted the duo video award for Brooks & Dunn's "Indian Summer." "We were not expecting this so much that Mr. Dunn has gone to the restroom – in Santa Fe, N.M. ... If you think I'm bringing you this award, Ronnie, you're crazy, man. This is just the kind of thing that will make 'em think we're breaking up the duo."
The ceremony, held at the Bridgestone Arena, was hosted by Kid Rock.
View gallery: CMT Music Awards 2010 Red Carpet Pictures
The evening's winners are as follows:
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video of the year; awarded to the artist (male, female, group/duo or collaboration) and the video director. Final nominees announced during live telecast, with final voting held online at CMT.com during the show.
- Carrie Underwood – "Cowboy Casanova"
MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a male artist; awarded to the artist
- Keith Urban – "'Til Summer Comes Around"
FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a female artist; awarded to the artist
- Miranda Lambert – "White Liar"
GROUP VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a group; awarded to the artists
- Lady Antebellum – "Need You Now"
DUO VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a duo; awarded to the artists
- Brooks & Dunn – "Indian Summer"
USA WEEKEND BREAKTHROUGH VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video from an artist's major debut album; awarded to the artist (male, female, or group/duo)
- Luke Bryan – "Do I"
COLLABORATIVE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video that featured a special collaborative appearance by artists; awarded to the artists (individual, group or duo)
- Blake Shelton featuring Trace Adkins – "Hillbilly Bone"
CMT PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
Musical performance on a television show, series or variety special on a broadcast or major cable network; awarded to the artist (individual, group or duo)
- Carrie Underwood – "Temporary Home" from INVITATION ONLY: CARRIE UNDERWOOD
VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Best video director of the year; awarded to the director for his or her body of work from the past year
- Shaun Silva
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