Jeff Foxworthy Returns as Host of the 2006 CMT MUSIC AWARDS

Show to Air Live on April 10

PASADENA, Calif., Jan. 11 -- Last year he took his stage entrance straight out of a Shania Twain video - swinging onto the stage on a crystal chandelier. This year, anything goes as famed comedian Jeff Foxworthy returns for the second year as host of the 2006 CMT MUSIC AWARDS, country music's only fan-voted music video award show, airing live on CMT Monday, April 10 at 8:00 p.m., ET.

"I think CMT and I are a perfect fit. I'm country, I like music and I own a TV," says Foxworthy about returning as host.

With Foxworthy at the helm, the 2005 CMT MUSIC AWARDS set viewing records at the network, becoming CMT's highest rated and most watched telecast in channel history.

"Jeff's just a 'natural,' he never misses. CMT's stars love working with him," says Brian Philips, executive vice president and general manager, CMT. "We're thrilled to have him back at center stage after last year's record ratings."

Jeff Foxworthy is one of the most respected and successful comedians in the country. He is the largest selling comedy-recording artist in history, a multiple Grammy Award nominee and best-selling author of more than 15 books. Foxworthy stars in and executive produces the television series, Blue Collar TV, which came about due to the success of Blue Collar Comedy Tour, The Movie and the concert tour of the same name. Blue Collar Comedy Tour, Rides Again, the sequel to the first film, has sold more than three million units since its release in December 2004.

The 2006 CMT MUSIC AWARDS is produced by Audrey Morrissey and Live Animals Productions. Sarah Brock serves as executive producer for CMT.

CMT, America's No. 1 country music network, carries original programming, specials, and live concerts and events, as well as a mix of videos by established country music artists and new cutting-edge acts, including world premiere exclusive videos. Founded March 6, 1983, CMT, owned and operated by MTV Networks, reaches more than 78.7 million households in the United States. Go to country music's biggest web site at http://www.CMT.com.

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