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This is a three-hour special honoring the 40 women who have made the greatest contribution to country music. These 40 women have owned the microphone and commanded music fans' attention through their vocal power or the unnatural ability of taking lyrics and wrapping emotions around them. The tribute includes interviews from various artists, entertainers and music historians as they describe why each of these incredible women is considered one of the ""40 Greatest Women of Country Music."" The historic documentary special is hosted by actor Billy Campbell (Once & Again and Enough""). As the 40 ""greatest women"" are profiled and counted down in this CMT exclusive program, the special illustrates the breadth and diversity that exists in country music and the impact these 40 performers have had on entertainment. CMT 40 Greatest Women of Country Music includes interviews with celebrities talking about how they feel when they hear one of these women sing and the emotions that are evoked when the

This three-hour documentary honors 40 men who have made unforgettable contributions to an entire music genre. To create the exciting three-hour countdown from No. 40 to No. 1, the special also includes performance footage, historic photos and the timeless music these men have made over the years. Each hour will draw viewers closer to knowing which artist will be honored as the ""Greatest Man of Country Music."" The three-hour tribute includes interviews with Shania Twain, Garth Brooks, Jay Leno, Faith Hill, Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge, Merle Haggard and John Corbett (Sex & the City and My Big Fat Greek Wedding) and many other celebrities from country music and other entertainment genres and is hosted by Megan Mullally (Karen on Will & Grace).

Here they are … CMT's 100 Greatest Songs of Country Music. A panel of experts has ranked the songs in order, and that list is revealed in an exclusive six-hour special. As a special treat to fans, the Top 12 songs are performed in concert by Trace Adkins, Chris Cagle, Glen Campbell, Deana Carter, Ray Charles, Kenny Chesney, Sara Evans, Vince Gill, George Jones, American Idol's Kimberley Locke, Martina McBride and Marty Stuart. Brad Paisley and LeAnn Rimes host the concert, as Steve Wariner serves as musical director.

It's been said that country music is about the good times of Saturday night followed by the guilt of Sunday morning. This two-hour look at the history of the bottle in country music explores that topic, counting down the best of the genre's songs ... from the ""Friends in Low Places"" celebration of Garth Brooks to the Kris Kristofferson lament of ""Sunday Morning Coming Down"" and the Dixie Chick's ""Tonight the Heartache's on Me"" smash about a girl drinking her sorrows away. Both fun and haunting, the countdown features multiple entries from Toby Keith, Garth Brooks, George Jones and Hank Williams, Jr.

CMT takes an affectionate walk down the runway of all things fashionable and sometimes a little startling. This two-hour special examines the ever-changing fashions in country music -- from the sexy to the gorgeous to the goofy. It features a tongue-in-cheek look at the best and worst fashion moments and trends throughout the history of the genre, from rhinestones and Wranglers; Manuel to mullets; big hair, belt buckles, shoulder pads and spandex. Earning their place on the list of CMT 40 Greatest Fashion Statements are artists who have made their mark on country music fashion including Reba McEntire, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, Faith Hill, George Jones, Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, Minnie Pearl, Billy Ray Cyrus and many more. The original special features interviews with country stars, celebrity stylists, fashion experts, critics and make-up artists. Some of those interviewed include supermodel Elaine Irwin Mellencamp, clothing designer to the stars Manuel, celebrity hair

CMT relives the most groundbreaking and unforgettable television moments in country music history in this two-hour CMT original that features interviews with Bob Goen (Entertainment Tonight), Carson Kressley (Queer Eye for the Straight Guy), Katie Wagner (host, TV Guide Channel), Catherine Bach (Dukes of Hazard), Tammy Faye Messner, Shania Twain, Wynonna, Merle Haggard, Glen Campbell, Hank Williams Jr., Pat Boone, Cledus T. Judd and many more.

Music videos opened up a new dimension for country music lovers as songs became illustrated with visual storytelling, sometimes controversial, but more often compelling. Whether viewers tune in to see Dwight Yoakam's tight jeans, Shania Twain's midriff, Trace Adkins' dance moves or Garth Brooks' passionate delivery, all the videos touch lives of country fans. The spectacular five-hour countdown show, 100 Greatest Videos, showcases the best, most memorable country music videos of the last two decades. The special features video clips, behind the scenes stories, humorous color commentary and interviews with Clint Black, Brad Paisley, LeAnn Rimes, Yoakam, Randy Jackson (American Idol), Melissa Peterman (Reba), Leonard Maltin (Entertainment Tonight), Alison Sweeney (Days of Our Lives), Eva La Rue (All My Children) and many more. As viewers count down with CMT the 100 greatest videos, they will see videos that made history, touched hearts, created controversy and made lasting impressions. V

Love is in the air! CMT's 100 Greatest Love Songs of Country Music is the latest in a series of unique countdown programming that celebrates the very best of country love songs. The Greatest Love Songs of Country Music presents six enticing hours of love - new love, lost love, fun love, unrequited love, lusty love, renewed love - all affairs of the heart. This romantic collection of soulful ballads, heartbreaking laments, and exclamations of devotion features interviews from country's top artists, influential historians/critics, and alluring personalities. Great country love songs brought to life by priceless anecdotes, music clips, vintage footage, rare photos.

A sexy, summer twist on a countdown show, we take to the streets in America's most glamorous and sexy cities to explore what turns people on about these videos. CMT 40 Sexiest Videos heats up the summer with a two-hour peek at everything that makes a country music video sexy. From the expected (bare-chested men and satin sheet-wearing women) to the outlandish (a sexy tractor) CMT viewers will rank country's sexiest videos. The steamy countdown will include irreverent and humorous commentary from celebrities and some of America's favorite ""sexperts."" Viewers can vote for the video that makes their temperature rise, and the Top 40 rankings will be revealed in CMT 40 Sexiest Videos. Each video will be peppered with little-known trivia along with results from fun Web site polls asking fans to relate what's hot and what's not. Videos contending for the sizzle list include Rascal Flatts' ""I Melt,"" ""Forever and For Always"" by Shania Twain, ""She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy"" by Kenny Chesney, ""Bre

If laughter is the best medicine, then CMT Funniest Videos offers up an hour-long tonic of wit, fun and comic relief. From comedy-king Jeff Foxworthy to Dolly Parton antics, CMT searched the archives for the most hilarious country music videos of all time and came up with a list that keeps the laughs coming. CMT Funniest Videos includes Brad Paisley's ""Celebrity"" with appearances by Jason Alexander and William Shatner, the Dixie Chicks' ""Goodbye Earle"" with Dennis Franz as the ill-fated Earle and many more. CMT Funniest Videos includes celebrity interviews, music, classic clips and photos. The special counts down to the last laugh of the No. 1 funniest video. Comedians add play-by-play commentary for an hour of laughs.

The Willie Nelson anthem ""On the Road Again"" is one of the most enduring and recognizable hits of modern American music. But it could also be the theme song of country music artists who spend more hours than they can count on their tour buses going from city to city and state to state performing for their fans. In the CMT special, CMT 20 Greatest Tour Buses, hosted by the country duo The Warren Brothers, CMT hits the road with country's hottest stars to see where they live while on tour. The one-hour special tells stories of the tour buses of the stars, including some wild bus moments and artists' favorite memories about living on the road. CMT 20 Greatest Tour Buses will also give viewers an insider's view of these homes on wheels -- what it is like to sleep in such small quarters; how the buses are decorated; which artists have shared buses and much more. Check out the kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and much more on these rolling homes to the stars when CMT presents CMT 20 Greatest To

Did Willie Nelson really smoke a joint on the roof of the White House? Did Johnny Cash really paint an entire hotel room black? Did George Jones really have multiple personalities? These outlandish stories have been told and retold for years. But are they true? Some insiders swear they really happened, while others dismiss them as gossip gone wild. Now viewers can learn the real answers, once and for all. This one-hour special takes a lighthearted look at the tall tales and rumors that circulate around the celebrities of country music ... the stories that just won't die. These outlandish stories have become country music myths. They have been told and retold in the studios and boardrooms of Nashville for years. See archival footage, re-enactments and interviews with the celebrities who were there, stars who wish they had been there, as well as experts, historians, psychics and more. Did Kris Kristofferson really fly a helicopter onto Cash's front yard to pitch him a song? Was Billy Ray

This is a funny, sometimes kitschy, sometimes weird look at America's favorite road trip destinations. Lance Smith counts down the 10 most interesting places in America for you to warm up the car, pack a cooler, the credit card and maybe an extra CD or two. Join Kenny Chesney, Montgomery Gentry, Brad Paisley, Chris Cagle, Uncle Kracker, the Derailers, PBR's Justin McBride and more.

Cheating, heartbreak and revenge … it's the stuff country music is made of. From the classics by Hank Williams and Loretta Lynn to tunes by Keith Urban and Shania Twain, CMT 40 Greatest Done-Me-Wrong Songs celebrates the best done-me-wrong ditties in a two-hour tongue-in-cheek countdown show. Each song on the countdown is illustrated with a variety of celebrity interviews, music, video clips and photos.

Remember that home movie your dad took of you in the bathtub when you were 4? Remember how embarrassed you got when he showed it at every family gathering? Everyone has those moments. Even some of country music's biggest stars! Unfortunately for them, a lot of their moments wound up in some of their biggest videos. And that's why we're able to take a fond and funny look back at some of the best. I mean, worst. I mean ... oh, you decide when you watch CMT: 20 Really Embarrassing Video Moments. After this, Tim, Faith, Vince and Reba and all the rest will really seem like one of the family! (Note: Bathtub scenes not included.)

CMT pays homage to country music's unflinching and legendary rebels in CMT Greatest Outlaws: The Dirty Dozen, a countdown to country's most revolutionary hellion. These are the dozen artists most known for pushing the envelope to create their own brand of music, punctuated with a brash attitude and bold lifestyle. The countdown looks at the lives and music of Hank Williams, Tanya Tucker, Kris Kristofferson, Hank Williams Jr. and eight more revolutionaries to be revealed on the special. The first country performer ever to grace the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, country wild child Tucker has influenced a host of artists including ""Redneck Woman"" phenomenon Gretchen Wilson. In a CMT exclusive interview, Wilson, who cites Tucker as a major influence, says, ""Tanya Tucker's the original bad girl of country music. Everybody knows that. She grew up in front of us all. What I love about her is that her life has always been an open book."" CMT Greatest Outlaws: The Dirty Dozen includes exclusi

No road trip is complete without a song blaring out the window, so CMT hits the highway and counts down the best cruisin' music of all time in CMT 40 Greatest Road Songs. Country hitmaker Dierks Bentley is at the wheel as host of this new two-hour CMT special. CMT 40 Greatest Road Songs explores the romance of the open road with America's favorite touring tunes including Alan Jackson's ""Drive,"" Keith Urban's ""Where the Blacktop Ends,"" George Strait's ""Amarillo by Morning"" and Roger Miller's ""King of the Road."" CMT 40 Greatest Road Songs includes interviews with artists whose livelihoods are centered around life on the road including Urban, Rascal Flatts, Brooks & Dunn, Montgomery Gentry, Tanya Tucker, Blake Shelton, Julie Roberts, Glen Campbell, Radney Foster, Lee Ann Womack, Brad Cotter, Katrina Elam and the Mavericks' Robert Reynolds. Talking about constant touring in the early days of her career, country dynamite Tucker says, ""I remember sometimes my dad would let me drive our old b

They heat up the concert stage when they perform for legions of screaming fans, and they steam up the small screen with their music videos. Who are these country music hotties, and what are the secrets of their sex appeal? Viewers will find out in CMT 20 Sexiest Women hosted by Hollywood actor Patrick Dempsey (Sweet Home Alabama). Dempsey will lead viewers through a bevy of beauties. Who will claim the No. 1 spot -- Faith Hill, Deana Carter, Shania Twain, Julie Roberts, or another sexy star?

They heat up the concert stage when they perform for legions of screaming fans, and they steam up the small screen with their music videos. Who are these country music hotties, and what are the secrets of their sex appeal? Viewers will find out in CMT 20 Sexiest Men hosted by Hollywood actress Daisy Fuentes. Find out if your favorite hunk makes the list. Who will win the top spot -- Toby Keith, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney or someone even hotter?

It's been a big year in country music. Sales were up, tours were bigger than ever, stars moved to the big screen and voting was on everyone's minds. In fact, country music witnessed its best growth in years. CMT was front and center for all the big events. Now we're ready to count them down. From the fun and wacky to the moments of sadness and rememberance, we'll shine the spotlight on the 20 biggest headlines and events of 2004. Some of the headlines featured in the show include the rise of Muzik Mafia members Gretchen Wilson and Big & Rich; Jimmy Buffett becoming an award-winning country star; hot new CDs from country's biggest names; and the passing of legendary singer-songwriter Ray Charles. We'll also check out Tim McGraw's silver screen debut; how the stars supported the troops and Presidential candidates; and relive the excitement of the ACM awards, CMA awards and the CMT Flame Worthy awards. With the year winding down, we're just gearing up for one of the hottest countdown show

CMT takes you back to the superstars' ""first"" music videos that sent them down the path to stardom. Twenty of country music's hottest acts reveal what it was like becoming video stars in CMT 20 Greatest First Videos. Hear new interviews from video favorites Shania Twain, Toby Keith, Martina McBride, Alison Krauss and more as they reveal what it was like their first time in front of the camera. From video revolutionary Reba McEntire in ""Whoever's in New England"" to onscreen hunk Tim McGraw in ""Welcome to the Club,"" the one-hour special looks at the music videos that launched these 20 stars' careers. CMT 20 Greatest First Videos also looks at how the stars have grown both professionally and artistically since their first videos.

Strap in and hang on as CMT looks at the most thrilling moments in stock car racing history in this two-hour original special. It's full throttle when CMT counts down 40 of the most memorable winning moments, wrecks and rivalries in NASCAR history. Narrated by veteran race announcer Ken Squier, CMT 40 Greatest NASCAR Moments drives fans through more than 50 years of their favorite moments, from the first strictly stock race in 1949 to Dale Earnhardt's only Daytona 500 win. New interviews feature Junior Johnson, Richard Petty, Bobby Allison, Richard Childress, Jeff Gordon, Donnie Allison, Darrell Waltrip, NASCAR President Mike Helton and more.

This episode picks up where the first installment left off, examining more of the most outrageous, bizarre and hilarious myths associated with country music. The show is a fun, lighthearted look at these tall tales: some true, some false, and some that we may never know.

The God-fearing rebel has long been a staple of country music. Part sinners, part saints, both artists and fans of country music relate to the great hardships of life, yet cling to faith through the toughest of times. These struggles have given the world some of the most profound and authentic musical expressions of faith. From the classic country standards like Hank Williams' ""I Saw the Light"" to the instant classics of today such as Randy Travis' ""Three Wooden Crosses,"" CMT 20 Greatest Songs of Faith counts down 20 inspirational songs that have encouraged and comforted all who listen. With classic performances, videos and accounts from artists and celebrities moved by the spirit of this music, this one hour Greatest show is for all who have or need FAITH.

In a genre primarily driven by solo artists, CMT takes a look at the 20 greatest country bands of all time. Setting aside commercial impact in favor of true historical influence, CMT has compiled a comprehensive list dating back to classics like the Carter Family and Ernest Tubb & the Texas Troubadours as well as modern favorites such as Alabama and the Dixie Chicks. The one-hour documentary also features Emmylou Harris & the Hot Band, Bill Monroe & the Blue Grass Boys, Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys and the Flying Burrito Brothers among others.