For the first time, CMT will be interrupting their regularly scheduled programming to present the final nominees for the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS with the 2009 CMT Music Awards Nominee Special on Tuesday, May 19 at 10:00 – 10:30 a.m., ET/PT. This thirty-minute special, hosted by Kellie Pickler and CMT’s Lance Smith, features the music and videos of country music’s elite as decided by fan voting. The special will simulcast on cmt.com and a version will be available on CMT Mobile.

Country music’s biggest stars will rock Nashville’s Sommet Center when the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS premiere LIVE on Tuesday, June 16 at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT on CMT and CMT.com with performances by Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban and British rockers Def Leppard.

First round voting is still open until May 11th so head over the www.cmt.com to vote for all of your favorite country music artists!