Carrie Underwood Wins Big at CMT Awards  4/17/07

American Idol star Carrie Underwood was the big winner at the Country Music Television (CMT) Music Awards in Nashville, Tennessee last night (16Apr07), taking home three trophies.

The blonde singer picked up Video Of The Year, Female Video Of The Year and Video Director Of The Year for the promo to Before He Cheats.

Renee Zellweger's ex-husband Kenny Chesney was named Male Video Of The Year for You Save Me, while country trio Rascal Flatts accepted Group Video Of The Year for What Hurts The Most.

Other winners on the night included Jack Ingram with the Wide Open Country Award, Taylor Swift with Breakthrough Video Of The Year and Sugarland for Duo Video Of The Year.

Meanwhile, singer/actor Kris Kristofferson was honored with the Johnny Cash Visionary Award for his contribution to country music.

The ceremony was hosted by US comedian Jeff Foxworthy.