2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS -- WINNERS
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| 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.
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 Taylor Swift (Director: Trey Fanjoy) -- "Our Song"
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| MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR |
Best video by a male artist; awarded to the artist
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Trace Adkins -- "I Got My Game On”
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| FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR |
Best video by a female artist; awarded to the artist
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Taylor Swift -- "Our Song"
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| GROUP VIDEO OF THE YEAR |
Best video by a group; awarded to the artists.
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Rascal Flatts -- "Take Me There"
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| DUO VIDEO OF THE YEAR |
Best video by a duo; awarded to the artists
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Sugarland -- "Stay"
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| 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)
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Kellie Pickler -- "I Wonder"
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| COLLABORATIVE VIDEO OF THE YEAR |
Best video that featured a special collaborative appearance by artists; awarded to the artists (individual, group or duo)
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Bon Jovi feat. LeAnn Rimes -- "Til We Ain't Strangers Anymore"
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| 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)
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Kellie Pickler -- "I Wonder" frpm the 41st Annual CMA Awards (ABC)
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| SUPPORTING CHARACTER OF THE YEAR |
Best supporting character whose guest appearance enhances the video concept; awarded to the special guest
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Rodney Carrington -- Trace Adkins' "I Got My Game On"
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| WIDE OPEN COUNTRY VIDEO OF THE YEAR |
Best video from an artist outside the mainstream of country music; awarded to the artist (male, female, group/duo or collaboration)
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Alison Krauss and Robert Plant -- "Gone, Gone, Gone (Done Moved On)"
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| TEARJERKER VIDEO OF THE YEAR |
Best video most likely to stir emotion, whether tears of joy or sadness; awarded to the artist
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Kellie Pickler -- "I Wonder"
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| COMEDY VIDEO OF THE YEAR |
Best video to convey a song’s humor and wit; awarded to the artist (individual, group or duo)
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Brad Paisley -- "Online"
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| 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
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Michael Salomon -- (award eligible videos include: Toby Keith’s “High Maintenance Woman” and Trace Adkins’ “I Got my Game On”)
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