Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, The Band Perry & More Rehearse for 2012 CMT Music Awards

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Many of country music’s hottest stars have spent the past 24 hours rehearsing and preparing for the biggest party in country music – the 2012 CMT Music Awards.

Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, The Band Perry, Brad Paisley, Hank Williams Jr., Little Big Town, and others have recently taken the stage at the Bridgestone Arena to rehearse their performances for tonight’s show. Lady Antebellum rehearsed alongside special guest Hot Chelle Rae. Plus, hosts Toby Keith and Kristen Bell have been busy working through their lines as well.

Check out photos from rehearsals below and be sure to tune in to the 2012 CMT Music Awards at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT, and 7:00 p.m. CT on CMT and CMT.com.

We’ll be tweeting from the Purple Carpet and backstage at tonight’s show, so be sure to follow along with us: @cmilove.