The Night's Must-See Moments

Miranda Lambert & Kenny Chesney hug it out! Kristen Bell & Toby Keith go Solo all the way! See country's biggest stars cut loose at the show

01 of 09

GOING SOLO!

GOING SOLO!
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Kenny Chesney says "howdy" to female video of the year winner (for "Over You") Miranda Lambert at the CMT Music Awards, held at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena.

02 of 09

WHO'S A LUCKY DOG?

WHO'S A LUCKY DOG?
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Kellie Pickler says hello to Rusty, the service dog of her date for the evening, U.S. Marine Sgt. Sean DeBevoise. Rusty's wearing a snazzy bow tie for the occasion.

03 of 09

THEIR CUP RUNNETH OVER

THEIR CUP RUNNETH OVER
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Co-hosts Kristen Bell and Toby Keith take a dip in a big ol' red Solo cup as they kick off the CMT Music Awards.

04 of 09

LOVE TRIANGLE

LOVE TRIANGLE
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It's the man hug that started it all: A shocked Carrie Underwood watches husband Mike Fisher embrace her duet partner Brad Paisley following the pair's win for collaborative video of the year (for "Remind Me").

05 of 09

LIFT-OFF!

LIFT-OFF!
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Lady Antebellum's Charles Kelley gives Hot Chelle Rae's Ryan Follese a boost while the two bands perform a mash-up of "Own the Night."

06 of 09

PISTOLS PACKIN'

PISTOLS PACKIN'
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The Pistol Annies – Miranda Lambert, Angaleena Presley and Ashley Monroe – take aim on the red carpet before the night's ceremony.

07 of 09

BIRD OF PARADISE

BIRD OF PARADISE
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A fine-feathered Kristen Bell makes one of five outfit changes backstage.

08 of 09

LIVING LEGENDS

LIVING LEGENDS
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Country icons Willie Nelson and Glen Campbell shoot the breeze before Nelson performs at the show.

09 of 09

RUBBING SHOULDERS

RUBBING SHOULDERS
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Hayden Panettiere, who is moving South for her new TV series, Nashville, gets some country time with Kenny Chesney backstage.

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