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2010 CMT MUSIC AWARDS Are Most-Watched Awards Premiere In Channel History

The premiere of the 2010 CMT MUSIC AWARDS on Wednesday, June 9 scored with 3.04 million total viewers, making it the most-watched awards premiere in channel history. According to Nielsen Media Research, the two-and-a-half hour show scored a 1.42 rating among P18-49, up 19 percent over last year with an average 1.5 million viewers in the key demo. The show's performance from 8-10:30 p.m. drove CMT to become the most-watched network in the time period across cable with P18-49 and W18-49 impressions. More than 10.8 million viewers cumulative* tuned in for all related CMT Music Awards programming, including the live Red Carpet show and encore.

Photo Coverage: 2010 CMT Music Awards' Winners Room

Yesterday, June 9, the Bridgestone Arena hosted the 2010 'CMT Music Awards' in Nashville, Tennessee. The 'CMT Music Awards' are a fan-voted awards show for country music videos and television performances. This year's show was hosted by Kid Rock. BroadwayWorld brings coverage of the event below.

Johnson, Rimes, Urban And Mayer Debut New Music At The 2010 CMT MUSIC AWARDS 6/9

New music is set to explode on the 2010 CMT MUSIC AWARDS stage, with the addition of Jamey Johnson, LeAnn Rimes, Keith Urban and John Mayer to the performance line-up. Johnson will debut 'Macon', a moody Southern-rock infused song from his upcoming fall release, while Rimes will perform a fully-choreographed number during her powerful and contemporary rendition of the John Anderson classic, 'Swingin',' from her forthcoming album Lady and Gentlemen.

Melissa Peterman Hosts CMT Music Awards Red Carpet 2010 6/9

Country stars, rock stars and some of America's most-loved celebs will step out in their designer best at the CMT MUSIC AWARDS RED CARPET 2010, hosted by THE SINGING BEE'S Melissa Peterman, LIVE on Wednesday, June 9 at 7:00 p.m., ET/PT on CMT and CMT.com. Peterman and CMT's Evan Farmer will report live from the star-studded red carpet with exclusive interviews, candid moments and a first look at the fashion choices of country's biggest stars. Throughout the one-hour red carpet show, fans watching at home can get the inside scoop as artists stop by the CMT Skype candid camera.

Johnson, Rimes, Urban And Mayer Debut New Music At The 2010 CMT MUSIC AWARDS 6/9

New music is set to explode on the 2010 CMT MUSIC AWARDS stage, with the addition of Jamey Johnson, LeAnn Rimes, Keith Urban and John Mayer to the performance line-up. Johnson will debut 'Macon', a moody Southern-rock infused song from his upcoming fall release, while Rimes will perform a fully-choreographed number during her powerful and contemporary rendition of the John Anderson classic, 'Swingin',' from her forthcoming album Lady and Gentlemen.

Melissa Peterman Hosts CMT Music Awards Red Carpet 2010 6/9

Country stars, rock stars and some of America's most-loved celebs will step out in their designer best at the CMT MUSIC AWARDS RED CARPET 2010, hosted by THE SINGING BEE'S Melissa Peterman, LIVE on Wednesday, June 9 at 7:00 p.m., ET/PT on CMT and CMT.com. Peterman and CMT's Evan Farmer will report live from the star-studded red carpet with exclusive interviews, candid moments and a first look at the fashion choices of country's biggest stars. Throughout the one-hour red carpet show, fans watching at home can get the inside scoop as artists stop by the CMT Skype candid camera.

HISTORY Begins Production On U.S. Version Of 'TOP GEAR'

HISTORY(TM) today announced that a U.S. version of Top Gear, the award-winning BBC series will begin production today. The 10-episode series is being made by BBC Worldwide Productions and showcases an offbeat celebration of automobiles and driving. Premiering fall 2010 on HISTORY, the show will be hosted by comedian Adam Ferrara, champion rally and drift racer Tanner Foust and racing analyst Rutledge Wood. The announcement was made today by Nancy Dubuc, President and General Manager, HISTORY.

Walden Theatre Hosts 1st Annual Family Picnic Friday 7/17

Walden Theatre will host it's first annual Family Picnic THIS Friday, July 17 from 5:00-9:00pm. The evening will include a Silent Auction (items include: Willie Nelson autographed guitar, photos signed by Neko Case and Zooey Deschanel, a Richard Petty Ride-along, Actors Theatre Season Tickets, Holiday World passes, handbags, gift certificates, and much more!), Inflatable Entertainment for all ages, Games of Chance, a Cakewalk, Arts & Crafts, and Face Painting.

Walden Theatre Hosts 1st Annual Family Picnic Friday 7/17

Walden Theatre will host it's first annual Family Picnic THIS Friday, July 17 from 5:00-9:00pm. The evening will include a Silent Auction (items include: Willie Nelson autographed guitar, photos signed by Neko Case and Zooey Deschanel, a Richard Petty Ride-along, Actors Theatre Season Tickets, Holiday World passes, handbags, gift certificates, and much more!), Inflatable Entertainment for all ages, Games of Chance, a Cakewalk, Arts & Crafts, and Face Painting.

MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT Opens At Ahmanson Theater 7/7

'Monty Python's Spamalot,' the popular musical lovingly ripped-off from the internationally famous comedy team's most popular motion picture, 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail,' will open Center Theatre Group's 2009-2010 at the Ahmanson Theatre of the Los Angeles Music Center, July 7 through September 6, 2009, it was announced today by CTG Artistic Director Michael Ritchie. The Ahmanson production marks the first time the international hit comedy will be presented in Los Angeles. John O'Hurley will star as King Arthur. Directed by Mike Nichols, 'Monty Python's Spamalot' features a book by Eric Idle, based on the screenplay of 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' by Monty Python creators Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin, with music and lyrics by the Grammy Award-winning team of Idle and John Du Prez. Casey Nicholaw is the choreographer. 'Monty Python's Spamalot' is the winner of three 2005 Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Director, as well as the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Musical. The original cast recording of 'Monty Python's Spamalot' won the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album.

SPAMALOT With John O'Hurley Returns To Denver 5/13-17

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2005, Monty Python's SPAMALOT, will return to Denver's Buell Theater for a limited one-week engagement May 13-17 starring John O'Hurley as King Arthur. Tickets go on sale Sunday, March 29 at 10am.

SPAMALOT With John O'Hurley Returns To Denver 5/13-17

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2005, Monty Python's SPAMALOT, will return to Denver's Buell Theater for a limited one-week engagement May 13-17 starring John O'Hurley as King Arthur. Tickets go on sale Sunday, March 29 at 10am.

MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT Opens At Ahmanson Theater 7/7

'Monty Python's Spamalot,' the popular musical lovingly ripped-off from the internationally famous comedy team's most popular motion picture, 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail,' will open Center Theatre Group's 2009-2010 at the Ahmanson Theatre of the Los Angeles Music Center, July 7 through September 6, 2009, it was announced today by CTG Artistic Director Michael Ritchie. The Ahmanson production marks the first time the international hit comedy will be presented in Los Angeles. John O'Hurley will star as King Arthur. Directed by Mike Nichols, 'Monty Python's Spamalot' features a book by Eric Idle, based on the screenplay of 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' by Monty Python creators Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin, with music and lyrics by the Grammy Award-winning team of Idle and John Du Prez. Casey Nicholaw is the choreographer. 'Monty Python's Spamalot' is the winner of three 2005 Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Director, as well as the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Musical. The original cast recording of 'Monty Python's Spamalot' won the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album.

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