The 2012 CMT Music Awards aired live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Hosted by Toby Keith and Kristen Bell, with live performances by Lady Antebellum and Hot Chelle Rae, Pistol Annies, The Band Perry, Little Big Town, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Rascal Flatts and Journey, Luke Bryan, Zac Brown Band, Hank Williams Jr. Feat. Brad Paisley, Willie Nelson, Toby Keith & Carrie Underwood.
