CMT Awards 2008.. pictures

Taylor Swift, 18, who won the night’s biggest category, Video of the Year, along with Female Video for her smash “Our Song” / PHOTO: AP

The Country Music Television Awards jumped off last night in Nashville. Hosted by Miley Cyrus and her father, Billy Ray. Some artists pulled double duty by accepting awards and performing. From accessatlanta.com -

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Taylor Swift won video of the year and female video for her smash “Our Song” while newcomer Kellie Pickler took home three awards during Monday’s Country Music Television awards. “I wrote that song in the 9th grade for a talent show,” said the 18-year-old Swift, who won the night’s top honor over Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley and Sugarland.

(PICTURE LINK) LeAnn Rimes accepted the Collabrative Video of the Year award, which she won for the steamy video ‘Till We Ain’t Strangers Anymore’ with Jon Bon Jovi / PHOTO: AP

Red carpet link included within the gallery.