Justin Bieber - CMT Music Awards 2011

Justin Bieber hits the red carpet at the 2011 CMT Music Awards held at the Bridgestone Arena ion Wednesday night (June 8) in Nashville, Tenn.

In addition to presenting tonight, the 17-year-old musician is also up for his first-ever CMT award with Rascal Flatts (pictured above) for Collaborative Video of the Year for “That Should Be Me.”

They’re up against Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson, Kid Rock feat. Sheryl Crow, Aaron Lewis feat. George Jones and Charlie Daniels, and Loretta Lynn, Miranda Lambert and Sheryl Crow. Tough competition!

FYI: Justin wore two David Yurman Black Onyx Spiritual Bead Bracelets.

DO YOU THINK Justin and Rascal Flatts will win? 10+ pics inside…