Trisha Yearwood has a unique ability to rally a community, whether that may be families in need with Habitat for Humanity, or uplifting her fellow artists and entertainers trying to carve a path in the industry. She embodies the bold strength of June, who tirelessly devoted herself to service and community, and the namesake for this award. Both multi-hyphenate trailblazers eloquently crafted a script for others to model, letting their hearts and authenticity guide their personal, professional and public lives,” shared CMT Music Awards Executive Producers.

Yearwood’s extensive philanthropy includes her long-standing work with Habitat for Humanity over the past two decades, including the Carter Work Project and National Women Build Week. She was named a Habitat Humanitarian in 2016 with husband Garth Brooks. Additionally, her charitable involvement extends to establishing Dottie’s Yard to help animal rescues, Stanford Women’s Cancer Center, American Cancer Society, Humane Society, Grammy Foundation MusiCares, Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential, Starkey Hearing Foundation, Susan B. Komen Foundation, among many others. 

The 3x GRAMMY® winner is a steadfast mentor and champion of her fellow female artists – past, present and future – leading the “Five Decades, One Voice” initiative and working closely with the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum where she serves as a guardian and trusted legacy keeper, protecting country music’s heritage and ensuring the voice of her predecessors don’t fade in the background.