Phoenix And Witherspoon Among Cmt Nominees

20 March 2006
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Phoenix And Witherspoon Among Cmt Nominees

WALK THE LINE stars Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon have been lauded for their musical talent as well as acting - picking up a nod at this year's (06) CMT Music Awards. Phoenix, who plays Johnny Cash in the acclaimed biopic, and his Oscar-winning co-star, have been nominated for Collaborative Video of the Year for their duet JACKSON. The track originally earned country legend Cash and June Carter a Grammy in 1967. Phoenix and Witherspoon will face tough competition from Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton, Faith Hill with Tim Mcgraw and Bon Jovi with JENNIFER NETTLES of Sugarland at the ceremony - which will takes place on 10 April (06) in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Comments View All Comments (3)

21st March 2006 18:00

Smokey+++++++++...     (312)

Go JOAQUIN!! Joaquin is so great in Walk the Line, Johnny Cash come back to life. It took a truly great actor to sing and act like Johnny Cash -- Joaquin deserves every award in the book for his role in Walk the Line, he should have got the Oscar!!

21st March 2006 04:00

musicislife     (99)

I like to say "AMEN" to the above statement...go get your award you two both were great! I just Love Johnny & June, anyway, when he,Johnny did "HURT" he came full cirle with his life...I cry every time I hear it, {which is often!} well Peace and Love to you both. Angie in Lexington, VA

20th March 2006 20:00

sanhern     (12)

Joaquin!! Once again i will be rootin' for you at the CMT awards!! I still think you did not get the credit you deserve for your portrayal of Johnny Cash! You are an awesome actor and you are beautiful inside and out!!! Goodluck!! XOXOXO Kitten!!!

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