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CMT Artists of the Year 2012 to Be Top Secret

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CMT is throwing a curveball in its annual "Artists of the Year" TV special. For the first time ever, the honorees will not be announced until the show, which is set for Dec. 8.

"CMT Artists of the Year" usually recognizes about five country acts who have dominated the charts and the road. Last year's winners were Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley and Taylor Swift.

This year's 90-minute show will be co-hosted by Rascal Flatts and actress Hayden Panettiere. "We are honored to be co-hosting the 'CMT Artists of The Year' show with Hayden. Save the cheerleader, host a TV show!" says Rascal Flatts' DeMarcus, joking about Hayden's role on the hit show, "Heroes." "We're gonna have a blast!"

"Nashville is my second home now," says Hayden, who now stars on the ABC drama, "Nashville." "I am so happy to be embraced by the country community and to be included in such a big event, especially with Rascal Flatts. I can't wait to see how the evening unfolds!"

"CMT Artists of the Year" airs Dec. 8 at 11:00 PM ET on CMT.

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well since this is based on numbers, it will be taylor kenny brad jason and luke.

November 10 2012 at 8:05 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Reesa

I hope its Kenny, Rascal Flatts, Martina, Darius and Tim and Faith.

November 07 2012 at 1:49 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
marshlmusc

Can it please not be those two people again. No matter how hard the Country Industry trys to make them appear to be Stars, the sillier the whole thing gets.
Maybe they'll be too drunk to come. Or, accidently shoot eachother in the foot!

November 07 2012 at 12:47 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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devinmcmusters

Or like their past history, they'll be cheating on each other!

November 07 2012 at 1:12 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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C.C

Either you are gay or you can't seem to find a woman. ( or maybe NO Woman wants you) you seem to be obsessed by Blake and Miranda, or better yet, maybe you are Blake EX- in-laws, I know that they are trouble makers.

December 04 2012 at 12:04 AM Report abuse rate up rate down
devinmcmusters

I vote for Rayna James!

November 07 2012 at 12:39 PM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
Carol

Of course its going to be Blake and Miranda the King and Queen of Country Music!!!!!!!!!!!

November 07 2012 at 11:39 AM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply

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