Posted on 04/07/2003 3:32:29 PM PDT by ConservativeMan55
Everybody’s tight-lipped about the surprise guests at Monday’s (April 7) CMT Flameworthy 2003 Video Music Awards, but here’s what we know:
The last time Flameworthy co-host Toby Keith was interviewed by CMT, he was asked what he’d be performing at the awards show. He said he might share one of his bus songs (such as “Only the Best-Looking Tuna Gets to Be Star-Kissed”), and he thought he’d perhaps write something for the occasion. Of course, with “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue” up for two nominations -- or three, if … well, you know. Keith is going to make a patriotic statement too. And his rehearsal is closed too. Hmmm ….
Shania Twain has closed her rehearsals to everyone except the TV crew. That means something’s Up!, so to speak. Twain will be catching a flight from Canada after hosting Sunday’s (April 6) Juno Awards the night before. She’s nominated for four Flameworthy awards -- or five, if she makes the final cut for video of the year. (The 10 semi-finalists will be narrowed to five at the beginning of the telecast.)
Faith Hill will debut her new single, “You’re Still Here.” On the album credits of Cry, this song lists 18 violinists, eight cellists and six viola players. Talk about pulling strings! The glamorous singer is making preparations to film a video for the song, according to her record label, but no details are available yet. The video for “Cry” earned three nominations -- or four, if the video of the year nomination comes through.
As much as Tim McGraw talks about his band, they’re sure to take part in his Flameworthy performance. His video “She’s My Kind of Rain” earned three Flameworthy nominations -- four, if the clip gets final nomination as video of the year. As “Rain” has pretty much reached its saturation point, it’s entirely likely that McGraw will feature something else from his latest album -- one of those arena-rockers, I’d bet.
Hill and McGraw compete against each other in the fashion plate category (for best-dressed), aside Twain, Dixie Chicks and Keith Urban. Talking with reporters last week, Urban said, “‘Somebody Like You’ seems like an anti-fashion video. I mean, it’s jeans and T-shirts and dirt and there really wasn’t a lot of fashion in there.” Still, he admits it’s the most enjoyable video he’s done so far.
Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow have not sung “Picture” on live television before, which is saying something, considering that they both seem to be everywhere these days. Depending on whom you listen to, Crow has either moved to Nashville or is about to. Here’s what we know to be true: Crow is the only woman nominated in the male video of the year category, for the “Picture” video. But the real question is, does fellow nominee Kenny Chesney have a better tan?
Martina McBride’s performance of “Where Would You Be” from 2002’s Flameworthy awards dominated the CMT airwaves, but she’s not singing this year. However, she’ll be presenting an award -- as will a variety of singing and non-singing celebs. And look for the Naked Cowboy, a familiar sight to New Yorkers, to flesh out the on-stage lineup. The CMT Flameworthy 2003 Video Music Awards will be telecast live Monday (April 7) at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Toby Keith-- "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)" "Thank you. I want to dedicate this great award to Mr. Rumsfeld and Tommy Franks. All the people over there putting it down for us tonight. The American soldiers are the best in the business." -- Toby Keith 
Special Achievement Award Johnny Cash "I accept this for him in all humility. He's one of the most humble guys I know. He's one of the best husbands that's ever been, and he's just one of the best country music entertainers I've ever known." -- June Carter Cash 
Flameworthy Group/Duo Video of the Year Rascal Flatts-- "These Days" "This is awesome. Thank you so much; we appreciate it. We just want to thank Chris Parr, Brian Philips, everybody at CMT. Thank you for putting our face to the music. " -- Gary LeVox 
Flameworthy Female Video of the Year Martina McBride -- "Concrete Angel" "Oh, my goodness. Thank you so much. I tell ya, this song is so special to me. The first time I heard it I was just so moved, and I know the video is kind of hard to watch, and it's about a very serious subject that is very close to my heart, and if it helps one person, that means the world to me. " -- Martina McBride 
Flameworthy Video Director of the Year Deaton Flanigen; Martina McBride -- "Concrete Angel" "I had to grab Martina because we are a team, if there is one. We just thank you so much Martina. I'd like to thank CMT. Thank you so much." -- Robert Deaton "Working with these guys is an amazing experience and they just have great vision." -- Martina McBride 
Flameworthy Cocky Video of the Year Toby Keith -- "Courtesy of the Red, White & Blue (The Angry American)" "Thank you very much. ... I want to thank all of our Armed Forces for doing such a great job. Thank you to CMT and DreamWorks. And once again whether you're for it or against it, let's support the guys and girls that are over there, please man. " -- Toby Keith 
Flameworthy Concept Video of the Year Shania Twain -- "I'm Gonna Getcha Good!" "Thank you, thank you so much. I just want thank all you fans for participating in this. These awards mean the most to me and I'm sure to all the other artists. Thank you CMT, you're the best. I love making videos. Thank you." -- Shania Twain 
Flameworthy Fashion Plate Video of the Year Tim McGraw -- "She's My Kind of Rain" "Again, Keith's pretty hot in the clothes he wears. I want to say thanks to my buddy Garth, who helps me out with my clothes and all the fans who voted. We're gonna keep playing music for you as long as you keep listening." -- Tim McGraw 
Flameworthy Hottest Female Video of the Year Faith Hill -- "When the Lights Go Down" "Shock, shock of the century. Thank you so much. God bless America." -- Faith Hill 
Flameworthy Hottest Male Video of the Year Tim McGraw -- "She's My Kind of Rain" "Wow. Thank you. First, I want to say happy birthday to my sister Sandy who just had a baby boy today, on her birthday, Timothy. Kenny and I were just talking; we think Keith Urban's pretty hot. We're just kind of pissed at him 'cause he got our hair." -- Tim McGraw 
Flameworthy Breakthrough Video of the Year Joe Nichols -- "Brokenheartsville" "Thank you very much. Thanks to all the fans who voted for this. ... CMT!" -- Joe Nichols
Now that Natalie has decided to $#!+ in their mess kit, all I can say is that I am extremely disappointed. From the display tonight, sounds like I am not the only one.
During the basketball game they were advertising the Dixie Chicks will be on Letterman last night. I didn't stay up for it, anybody watch?
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