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KEITH URBAN BRINGS THE AUDIENCE TO ITS FEET AT THE 2006 CMT MUSIC AWARDS
Carrie Underwood Emerges as the Evening’s Big Winner

Keith Urban Wins Video of the Year

Hank Williams Jr. Receives Johnny Cash Visionary Award




THE BIGGER THE BUCKLE… THE BIGGER THE SHOW, AND IT DOESN’T GET ANY BIGGER WHEN THE “2006 CMT MUSIC AWARDS” PREMIERES LIVE ON APRIL 10
Performances to Include Toby Keith, Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Trace Adkins,
Gretchen Wilson, Brooks & Dunn and Sugarland

Tickets Go On Sale Saturday, March 4



CMT ANNOUNCES STAR-STUDDED PRESENTER LINEUP FOR THE “2006 CMT MUSIC AWARDS” PREMIERING LIVE ON APRIL 10
Appearances By Wynonna, Kenny Rogers, Lisa Rinna, Kid Rock, Martina McBride,
Jewel, Kelly Preston, Caroline Rhea, Sela Ward, Montgomery Gentry, Gretchen Wilson,
Billy Currington, Miranda Lambert, John Corbett, Blake Shelton, Josh Turner, Jack Ingram,
Miss America Jennifer Berry, Ty Murray, The Wreckers and Ashley Monroe

Dwight Yoakam to Pay Tribute to Legendary Friend and Mentor Buck Owens



CMT ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR THE “2006 CMT MUSIC AWARDS” AND FANS PICK THE WINNERS
First Round Nominees Announced and Online Voting Begins Wednesday, February 15 on CMT.com



THE “2006 CMT MUSIC AWARDS” HOST FIRST EVER LIVE SIMULCAST AT CMT.COM AND CMT RADIO NETWORK ON APRIL 10
CMT Adds Text Message Voting to Determine Video of the Year Winner



FINAL NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR “2006 CMT MUSIC AWARDS” WITH MORE THAN 1.2 MILLION VOTES CAST BY FANS AT CMT.COM.
Faith Hill Leads with Most Nominations, But Still Is a Close Race As Votes Are Spread Evenly Among Country's Top Stars. The Fifth Annual CMT MUSIC AWARDS Premiere Live on Monday, April 10



FOXWORTHY RETURNS AS HOST OF THE 2006 CMT MUSIC AWARDS
Jeff Foxworthy will return to host the 2006 CMT Music Awards airing live April 10 on CMT.



THE 2006 CMT MUSIC AWARDS TAKES OVER DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE FOR THE HIPPEST BLOCK PARTY IN TOWN FEATURING JASON ALDEAN, LITTLE BIG TOWN AND VAN ZANT
Nashville Scene and Budweiser Sponsor Free Block Party and
Live Taping in Downtown Nashville on Monday, April 10