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Jordin Sparks to Present at CMT Music Awards

Jordin Sparks
(© Tristan Fuge)
Jordin Sparks
(© Tristan Fuge)

Former In the Heights star and American Idol champion Jordin Sparks has been added to the list of presenters for the 11th annual CMT Music Awards, according to The Hollywood Reporter. As previously reported, Broadway, film, and television star Kristen Bell and country music superstar Toby Keith will co-host the ceremony, which will air on Wednesday, June 6 live from Nashville.

Among the other presenters are Jason Aldean, Tom Arnold, Steve Austin, Ronnie Dunn, Sara Evans, Ashley Greene, Jake Owen, Kellie Pickler, Denise Richards, Dax Shepard, and The Band Perry.

The awards honor the best country music videos. Broadway veteran and Grammy Award winner Sting is among the nominees for his video of “If I Ever Lose My Faith in You” with Vince Gill. Other nominees include both Aldean and Keith, as well as Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Miranda Lambert, Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Blake Shelton, Thompson Square, Taylor Swift, and Carrie Underwood.

Winners are voted by fans through www.cmt.com.