The final nominees in each of the 2011 CMT MUSIC AWARDS categories include: 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.
- Jason Aldean– “My Kinda Party”
- Kenny Chesney– “The Boys Of Fall”
- Lady Antebellum– “Hello World”
- Miranda Lambert– “The House That Built Me”
- Rascal Flatts– “Why Wait”
- Sugarland– “Stuck Like Glue”
- Taylor Swift– “Mine”
- The Band Perry– “If I Die Young”
- Carrie Underwood– “Undo It”
- Zac Brown Band– “Colder Weather”
MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR Best video by a male artist; awarded to the artist
- Jason Aldean– “My Kinda Party”
- Kenny Chesney– “The Boys Of Fall”
- Toby Keith– “Bullets In The Gun”
- Blake Shelton– “Who Are You When I’m Not Looking”
- Keith Urban– “Without You”
FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR Best video by a female artist; awarded to the artist
- Sara Evans– “A Little Bit Stronger”
- Miranda Lambert– “The House That Built Me”
- Reba – “Turn On The Radio”
- Taylor Swift– “Mine”
- Carrie Underwood– “Undo It”
GROUP VIDEO OF THE YEAR Best video by a group; awarded to the artists
- Lady Antebellum– “Hello World”
- Little Big Town– “Little White Church”
- Rascal Flatts– “Why Wait”
- The Band Perry– “If I Die Young”
- Zac Brown Band– “Colder Weather”
DUO VIDEO OF THE YEAR Best video by a duo; awarded to the artists
- Steel Magnolia– “Last Night Again”
- Sugarland– “Stuck Like Glue”
- The Civil Wars– “Barton Hollow”
- The JaneDear Girls– “Wildflower”
- Thompson Square– “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not”
USAWEEKEND BREAKTHROUGH VIDEO OF THE YEAR Best video from an artist’s major breakthrough album; awarded to the artist (male, female, or group/duo)
- Lee Brice– “Love Like Crazy”
- Aaron Lewis – “Country Boy”
- Jerrod Niemann– “Lover, Lover”
- The Band Perry– “If I Die Young”
- Thompson Square– “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not”
COLLABORATIVE VIDEO OF THE YEAR Best video that featured a special collaborative appearance by artists; awarded to the artists (individual, group or duo)
- Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson– “Don’t You Wanna Stay”
- Justin Bieberfeat. Rascal Flatts – “That Should Be Me”
- Kid Rock feat. Sheryl Crow– “Collide”
- Aaron Lewis feat. George Jones and Charlie Daniels– “Country Boy”
- Loretta Lynn, Miranda Lambert and Sheryl Crow– “Coal Miner’s Daughter”
CMT PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR Musical performance on a television show, series or variety special on CMT; awarded to the artist (individual, group or duo)
- Martina McBride and Train– “A Broken Wing” from CMT CROSSROADS: TRAIN AND MARTINA MCBRIDE
- Reba– “If I Were A Boy” from UNPLUGGED: REBA
- Darius Rucker and Adele– “Need You Now” from 2010 CMT ARTISTS OF THE YEAR
- Keith Urban and John Mayer– “Sweet Thing” from CMT CROSSROADS: JOHN MAYER AND KEITH URBAN
- Zac Brown Band and Jimmy Buffett– “Margaritaville” from CMT CROSSROADS: JIMMY BUFFETT AND ZAC BROWN BAND
BEST WEB VIDEO OF THE YEAR (New for 2011) Best video created primarily for internet streaming; awarded to the artist (individual, group or duo)
- Jason Aldean–“My Kinda Party” (Live From The CMT Webcast)
- Luke Bryan–“It’s A Shore Thing”
- Lady Antebellum–“Stars Tonight”
- Blake Shelton–“Kiss My Country Ass”
- Taylor Swift–“Mine” (Live from the Speak Now Album Release Party)
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
- Deaton Flanigen (award eligible videos include: Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow’s “Collide” and the JaneDear Girl’s “Wildflower”)
- Trey Fanjoy (award eligible videos include: Miranda Lambert’s “The House That Built Me” and Blake Shelton’s “Who Are You When I’m Not Looking”)
- Chris Hicky (award eligible videos include: Carrie Underwood’s “Undo It” and Keith Urban’s “Without You”)
- David McClister (award eligible videos include: The Band Perry’s “If I Die Young” and LeAnn Rimes’ “Swingin’”)
- Roman White (award eligible videos include: Lady Antebellum’s “Hello World” and Kellie Pickler’s “Makin’ Me Fall In Love Again”)
