Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean and Dierks Bentley have been added to the star-studded performance line-up for the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS, which will premiere LIVE on Tuesday, June 16 at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT on CMT and CMT.com. Previously announced performers include Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban and British rockers Def Leppard.

TODAY is the the last day for round one voting of your favorite artists at www.cmt.com 

On Tuesday, May 19 at 10:00 – 10:30 a.m., ET/PT, Kellie Pickler and CMT’s Lance Smith will announce the four finalists in each of the categories during the 2009 CMT Music Awards Nominee Special. Fans can then vote online at CMT.com through June 15 to determine the winners of the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS. The final nominees for VIDEO OF THE YEAR will be announced at the beginning of the live show and fans can vote at CMT.com and via text on their Verizon Wireless phones throughout the live broadcast (ET/CT only) to determine the night’s big winner.

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