News From Holly Marie Tong
CMT Awards
& Rascal Flatts Music Video.
 Rascal Flatts/Natasha
Bedingfield shoot video at Nashville Symphony
Monday, June 6th a group of excited extras lined
the stairwells of the Nashville Symphony
anticipating the priceless opportunity to be a
part of the Rascal Flatts/Natasha Bedingfield
music video for their collaboration of the moving
ballad “Easy.” This emotional tune
which is sure to instantly grab listener’s
attention is showcased beautifully by the pairing
of country music’s popular trio with one of
the industry’s most notable songbirds.
As an extra myself, I first hand was able to
appreciate and thoroughly enjoy the making of a
music video. I was able to witness how much
effort and careful work it takes to construct a
successful video. The work and cooperation of all
is undoubtedly required as it is truly a team
effort. So now you may be wondering what GAC/CMT
viewers can expect from this upcoming video
release? Well, I will tell you that there were
limos and formal wear involved but I certainly
would not want to give away too many details
beforehand. However, I think the glamorous layout
and overall presentation of this video will
secure a very favorable spot on the countdowns in
the upcoming months. Stay tuned as Rascal Flatts
and Natasha Bedingfield make success look so
“Easy.”
CMT Awards
Wednesday, June 13th I found myself at the CMT
Music Awards. Having never been to this event, I
was honored to get the opportunity to be a part
of the excitement. Fans packed the stands and the
mosh area surrounding the stages as their
favorite acts gave foot-tapping, dance worthy
performances all night long. As the night kicked
off, it was clear that the crowd was locked in as
the high energy Kid Rock made his entrance as
host of the show. He was joined by Wynonna on the
stage upon his entrance and the crowd went wild.
A little humorous prerecorded acting clip
featuring Taylor Swift and Shania Twain as Thelma
and Louise caused all eyes to be on the screens
around the arena.
It is safe to say the CMT Awards are one of the
most energetic, lively award shows as this event
is one of the most acknowledging events of
country music fan’s, their voices and their
choices. Some highlights of the evening was the
return of Shania Twain, along with the first
country award show appearance of the latest
American idol winner Scotty Mccreery and
runner-up Lauren Alaina. If that weren’t
enough for the strong fan base in attendance,
none other than young heartthrob Justin Bieber
was also a part of this years event. Not only did
he get to present an award, he also got to accept
one with Rascal Flatts for “Collaborative
Video of the Year.” It is safe that the
camera of nearly every teenage girl in the arena
was on Bieber and Flatts at that very moment.
The CMT Award Winners are as follows:
Video of the Year: Taylor Swift –
“Mine”
Male Video of the Year: Blake Shelton “Who
Are You When I’m Not Looking”
Female Video of the Year: Miranda Lambert:
“The House That Built Me”
Group Video of the Year: Lady Antebellum –
“Hello World”
Duo Video of the Year: Sugarland –
“Stuck Like Glue”
USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year: The
Band Perry – “If I Die Young”
Collaborative Video of the Year: Justin Bieber
Featuring Rascal Flatts: “That Should Be
Me”
CMT Performance of the Year: Zac Brown Band and
Jimmy Buffett – “Margaritaville”
from CMT Crossroads
Best Web Video of the Year: Blake Shelton
Video Director of the Year: Trey Fanjoy
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