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Wildest Moments From Past CMT Music Awards

Unexpected Cameos, Audience Interaction Included in List of Memories

Every year the CMT Music Awards deliver heart-pounding performances and a bevy of buckles at the fan-voted show. They also include instances that leave us cheering, laughing or longing for more. Check out our countdown of the most unforgettable moments from each year.

2002 - When Trace Adkins met his Mini-Me

2003 - The Naked Cowboy showed off his assets.

2004 - Dolly Parton brought the heat as she hosted the show.

2005 - Actor Jeff Daniels did some pickin' and grinnin' while singing about country music.

2006 - Lisa Rinna and Jeff Foxworthy showed off their skills in Line Dancing With the Stars.

2007 - Jeff Foxworthy unleashed his inner Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader.

2008 - When Snoop Dogg and Jason Aldean met

2009 - Taylor Swift and Def Leppard rocked out with their collaboration of "Pour Some Sugar on Me."

2010 - Paula Deen showed her appreciation for The Situation.

2011 - Host Kid Rock kicked the show off into high gear.

2012 - Co-hosts Toby Keith and Kristen Bell arrived to the show in a giant red solo cup.

2013 - Taylor Swift unveiled her inner rock goddess.

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NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 05: Taylor Swift performs onstage during the 2013 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 5, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

2014 - Little Big Town's "Day Drinking" led to a messy paint party.

2015 - Jake Owen's "Real Life" included a crowd-surfing bed.

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