CMT
VIEWERS CAST OVER THREE MILLION VOTES
TO DETERMINE THE WINNERS FOR THE
"CMT FLAMEWORTHY 2003 VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS"
Winners
of Country Music's Only Fan-Voted Awards Show
Announced April 7 on Live Telecast from Nashville
NASHVILLE
- April 7, 2003 - The hottest country superstars and their sizzling music
videos were named the winners of the CMT FLAMEWORTHY 2003 VIDEO MUSIC
AWARDS, country music's only fan-voted awards show, telecast
live April 7 on CMT: Country Music Television. Over three million votes
were cast on CMT.com, where fans could vote for their favorite videos
in 11 categories. The final award of the evening, the "Flameworthy
Video of the Year," was determined by viewer votes during the live
telecast.
Hosted by Pamela Anderson and Toby Keith, the evening was full of surprises
and show-stopping performances by Shania Twain, Faith Hill, Kenny Chesney,
Tim McGraw, Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow, Alan Jackson, Toby Keith and Rascal
Flatts. Surprise guests Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring
Jerry Douglas joined Shania Twain on stage for a remarkable performance
of "Forever and For Always," and Darryl Worley surprised the
audience with his performance of his mega-hit "Have You Forgotten,"
a multiple-week No. 1 song that is stirring emotions throughout the country.
A
tribute to the incredible Johnny Cash brought the live audience to its
feet. Vince Gill, who hosted the moving tribute, presented the Special
Achievement Award to Country Music Hall of Fame member June Carter Cash,
accepting on behalf of her husband. A poignant video production honoring
The Man In Black featured appearances by stars from across music genres
including Bono, the Dixie Chicks, and Rosanne Cash.
Taking
home 2003 Flameworthy trophies were:
FLAMEWORTHY
BREAKTHROUGH VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video from an artist's major label debut album; Awarded to the artist
(individual, group or duo)
* Joe Nichols - "Brokenheartsville"
FLAMEWORTHY
FASHION PLATE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best dressed/styled artist in a video (individual, group or duo) * Tim
McGraw - "She's My Kind of Rain"
FLAMEWORTHY
CONCEPT VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Most creative concept that broadens the scope of the song's story; Awarded
to the artist (individual, group or duo)
* Shania Twain - "I'm Gonna Getcha Good!"
FLAMEWORTHY
HOTTEST FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Sexiest video by a female artist; Awarded to the artist
* Faith Hill - "When The Lights Go Down"
FLAMEWORTHY
HOTTEST MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Sexiest video by a male artist; Awarded to the artist
* Tim McGraw - "She's My Kind of Rain"
FLAMEWORTHY
VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Video with the best direction (video that best captures the mood, tempo,
and intensity of the song); Awarded to the video director for work on
a specific video
* Deaton Flanigen - Martina McBride - "Concrete Angel"
FLAMEWORTHY
COCKY VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Video with the most attitude; Awarded to the artist (individual, group
or duo)
* Toby Keith - "Courtesy Of The Red, White, & Blue"
FLAMEWORTHY
GROUP/DUO VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a group or duo; Awarded to the artist
* Rascal Flatts - "These Days"
FLAMEWORTHY
FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a female artist; Awarded to the artist
* Martina McBride - "Concrete Angel"
FLAMEWORTHY
MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a male artist; Awarded to the artist
* Toby Keith - "Courtesy Of The Red, White, & Blue"
FLAMEWORTHY
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video of the year; Awarded to the artist (individual, group or duo).
Final five nominees announced on live telecast; voting held online during
the show.
* Toby Keith - "Courtesy Of The Red, White, & Blue"
CMT,
America's No. 1 country music network, carries original programming, specials,
and live concerts and events, as well as a mix of videos by established
country music artists and new cutting-edge acts, including world premiere
exclusive videos. Founded March 6, 1983, CMT, owned and operated by MTV
Networks, reaches more than 67.1 million households in the United States.
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