PERFORMANCES

Walker Hayes and Ciara perform onstage during the 2022 CMT Artists of the Year (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for CMT)
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Walker Hayes featuring Ciara - "Y'all Life"

Walker Hayes and Ciara take the CMT Artists of the Year 2022 stage to perform a remixed version of his upbeat track "Y'all Life."
10/14/2022
Carly Pearce performs onstage during 2022 CMT Artists of the Year (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for CMT)
3:46

Carly Pearce - "29"

Carly Pearce performs her emotional track "29" on the CMT Artists of the Year 2022 stage.
10/14/2022
2:48

Kane Brown - "Like I Love Country Music"

Kane Brown performs his toe-tapping country-rock track "Like I Love Country Music" at the CMT Artists of the Year 2022.
10/14/2022
3:21

Alan Jackson - "Chattahoochee"

Alan Jackson performs his classic party anthem "Chattahoochee" at the CMT Artists of the Year 2022.
10/14/2022
3:30

Cody Johnson - "Human"

Cody Johnson takes the spotlight at the CMT Artists of the Year 2022 to perform his thoughtful track "Human."
10/14/2022

ACCEPTANCE SPEECHES

1:12

Lainey Wilson Nabs Breakout Artist of the Year

Lainey Wilson recalls her humble beginnings and the bumpy road to country music success before reminding the audience about the importance of taking chances as she accepts her award.
10/14/2022
3:24

Alan Jackson Accepts the Artist of a Lifetime Award

Alan Jackson pays tribute to Loretta Lynn before discussing the importance of music videos and sharing a story about hearing his music being played at an unlikely bar.
10/14/2022
Walker Hayes, Shane McAnally and Kelsea Ballerini speak onstage during the 2022 CMT Artists of the Year (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for CMT)
1:44

Walker Hayes Accepts an Artists of Year Honor

Walker Hayes thanks his team, fellow country artist Shane McAnally and other key figures in his life for their help and support so that he can share his music with dedicated fans.
10/14/2022
1:19

Cody Johnson Accepts His CMT Artists of the Year Honor

Cody Johnson shares his definition of success for the kids watching at home, then gives heartfelt shout-outs to his manager, wife and band, and expresses his true passion for country music.
10/14/2022
Rascal Flatts and Carly Pearce speak onstage during 2022 CMT Artists of the Year (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for CMT)
1:29

Carly Pearce Accepts Her Artists of the Year Honor

Carly Pearce expresses gratitude for her big win, reflects on the struggles she endured on the road to stardom and shares a special message for anyone currently working through hard times.
10/14/2022

PHOTOS

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Kane Brown performing on stage at the CMT Artists of the Year 2022
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CMT Artists of the Year 2022

Featuring Carly Pearce, Kane Brown, Luke Combs and more, the CMT Artists of the Year 2022 celebrates the hottest artists in country and honors Alan Jackson with the Artist of a Lifetime Award.
10/15/2022
3:21

Alan Jackson - "Chattahoochee"

Alan Jackson performs his classic party anthem "Chattahoochee" at the CMT Artists of the Year 2022.
10/14/2022
1:19

Cody Johnson Accepts His CMT Artists of the Year Honor

Cody Johnson shares his definition of success for the kids watching at home, then gives heartfelt shout-outs to his manager, wife and band, and expresses his true passion for country music.
10/14/2022
3:24

Alan Jackson Accepts the Artist of a Lifetime Award

Alan Jackson pays tribute to Loretta Lynn before discussing the importance of music videos and sharing a story about hearing his music being played at an unlikely bar.
10/14/2022
3:30

Cody Johnson - "Human"

Cody Johnson takes the spotlight at the CMT Artists of the Year 2022 to perform his thoughtful track "Human."
10/14/2022
3:52

Crystal Gayle and Peggy Sue Wright - "Coal Miner's Daughter"

Crystal Gayle and Peggy Sue Wright pay tribute to their late sister Loretta Lynn with their cover of her classic track "Coal Miner's Daughter" at the CMT Artists of the Year 2022.
10/14/2022
0:39

Kane Brown Celebrates Being an Artist of the Year

Kane Brown thanks his wife and wishes her a happy anniversary during his Artists of the Year 2022 acceptance speech and notes how wonderful Nashville has been as a community for musicians.
10/14/2022
2:48

Kane Brown - "Like I Love Country Music"

Kane Brown performs his toe-tapping country-rock track "Like I Love Country Music" at the CMT Artists of the Year 2022.
10/14/2022
1:12

Lainey Wilson Nabs Breakout Artist of the Year

Lainey Wilson recalls her humble beginnings and the bumpy road to country music success before reminding the audience about the importance of taking chances as she accepts her award.
10/14/2022
3:26

Lainey Wilson - "Heart Like a Truck"

Lainey Wilson performs her soulful single "Heart Like a Truck" at the CMT Artists of the Year 2022.
10/14/2022
Riley Green performs onstage during the 2022 CMT Artists of the Year (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images)
3:22

Riley Green - "The Kind of Love We Make"

Riley Green takes the CMT Artists of the Year 2022 stage to perform the Luke Combs track "The Kind of Love We Make."
10/14/2022

CMT Artists of the Year 2022

CMT Artists of the Year 2022 honors the biggest names in country music with live performances, special tributes, surprise celebrity appearances and more on October 14 in Nashville, Tennessee.