Country music stars honored at 2011 CMT Awards

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Country music stars honored at 2011 CMT Awards

The CMT Music Awards were held Wednesday, June 8, 2011 in Nashville, Tenn.

Zac Brown performs "Knee Dip" at the 2011 CMT Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, June 8, 2011.

Football player and "Dancing with the Stars" winner Hines Ward arrives sporting a giant belt buckle emblazoned with an "S" -- for the Steelers perhaps?

Kristin Chenoweth squeals with excitement as she arrives.

Nicole Kidman arrives at the awards show in this unique number.

Wynonna Judd plays coy with Kid Rock on stage.

Jason Aldean performs "Dirt Road Anthem." Rapper Ludacris joined him on stage.

Jason Aldean, left, and Ludacris perform at the 2011 CMT Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. on Wednesday, June 8, 2011.

Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush of the group Sugarland perform.

Justin Bieber, center, and Rascal Flatts accept the Collaborative Video of the Year Award.

Reid, Kimberly and Neil Perry from The Band Perry accept the Breakthrough Video of the Year Award.

"American Idol" runner-up Lauren Alaina and winner Scotty McCreery appear backstage at the awards show.

Kid Rock has a drink backstage.

Shania Twain announces the Male Video of the Year Award winner: Blake Shelton for his song "Who Are You When I'm Not Looking."

Zac Brown and his band accept the CMT Performance of the Year Award.

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Zac Brown performs "Knee Dip" at the 2011 CMT Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, June 8, 2011.

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