CMT Music Awards

Actress Nicole Kidman.  (Charles Sykes / Associated Press)

Singer Shania Twain.   (Charles Sykes / Associated Press)

Singer Justin Bieber.   (Charles Sykes / Associated Press)

Country music’s hottest stars and a few friends, including Justin Bieber, gathered in Nashville on Wednesday to celebrate the Country Music Television Awards. Keith Urban, right, and his wife, actress Nicole Kidman, were among the A-listers to hit the red carpet.  (Charles Sykes / Associated Press)

Singer Sheryl Crow.   (Charles Sykes / Associated Press)

From left, actor Gary Busey, musician John Rich and Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon.  (Rick Diamond / Getty Images)

The latest “American Idol” winner, Scotty McCreery, and runner-up Lauren Alaina.  (Charles Sykes / Associated Press)

Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush of the group Sugarland.  (Charles Sykes / Associated Press)

Singer Sarah Evans.  (Charles Sykes / Associated Press)

Singer Sarah Darling.  (Charles Sykes / Associated Press)

“American Idol” alum Crystal Bowersox.   (Charles Sykes / Associated Press)

The latest “Dancing With the Stars” winner and Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Hines Ward.  (Charles Sykes / Associated Press)

Actress Hillary Scott.  (Charles Sykes / Associated Press)

Singer Jason Aldean.  (Charles Sykes / Associated Press)

“Reba” actress Melissa Peterman.  (Charles Sykes / Associated Press)

Actress and singer Laura Bell Bundy.  (Charles Sykes / Associated Press)

Singer Martina McBride.  (Charles Sykes / Associated Press)

Singer and actress Kristin Chenoweth.  (Charles Sykes / Associated Press)

Susie Brown, left, and Danelle Leverett of the JaneDear Girls.  (Charles Sykes / Associated Press)

Singer Gretchen Wilson.  (Charles Sykes / Associated Press)