Unforgettable Moments from CMT Artists of the Year 2021Watch speeches, special tributes and performances from CMT Artists of the Year 2021, featuring Kane Brown, Mickey Guyton, Kelsea Ballerini, Boyz II Men, Jonas Brothers and more.

Walker Hayes - "Fancy Like"

10/13/2021

Walker Hayes performs his hit song "Fancy Like" at CMT Artists of the Year 2021.

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Performance
03:38

Luke Combs - "Forever After All"

Luke Combs gives an emotional performance of his love song "Forever After All" to open the CMT Artists of the Year 2021.
10/13/2021
Highlight
00:55

Luke Combs Humbly Accepts His Artist of the Year Award

Luke Combs gives it up for his fans and thanks country music stars and fellow honorees Randy Travis and Chris Stapleton during his CMT Artists of the Year 2021 acceptance speech.
10/13/2021
Highlight
01:01

Gabby Barrett Accepts Her Artist of the Year Honor

Gabby Barrett gives a shout-out to her support team for helping her overcome her doubters and naysayers as she accepts her CMT Artist of the Year honor.
10/13/2021
Performance
03:41

Gabby Barrett - "The Good Ones"

Gabby Barrett gives a heartwarming performance of her song "The Good Ones" at the CMT Artists of the Year 2021.
10/13/2021
Highlight
01:34

Mickey Guyton Receives the Breakout Artist of the Year Award

Mickey Guyton reflects on her obstacles and path to success as a Black woman in country music as she accepts the Breakout Artist of the Year award at the CMT Artists of the Year 2021.
10/13/2021
Performance
03:22

Mickey Guyton and Yola - "Remember Her Name"

Mickey Guyton is joined by Yola at the CMT Artists of the Year 2021 to perform "Remember Her Name,” Guyton's moving tribute to Breonna Taylor and the title track from her debut album.
10/13/2021
Performance
03:03

Kane Brown - "Three Wooden Crosses"

Kane Brown performs a cover of Artist of a Lifetime Randy Travis's 2002 release "Three Wooden Crosses" at the CMT Artists of the Year 2021.
10/13/2021
Performance
03:03

Boyz II Men and Kevin Olusola of Pentatonix - "Cold"

R&B group Boyz II Men pays tribute to CMT Artist of the Year recipient Chris Stapleton with a cover of his 2020 song "Cold," featuring Kevin Olusola from Pentatonix.
10/13/2021
Highlight
02:25

Randy Travis Is Honored with the Artist of a Lifetime Award

Country music icon Randy Travis receives a standing ovation from the CMT Artists of the Year 2021 audience as he accepts the Artist of a Lifetime award alongside his wife, Mary.
10/13/2021
Highlight
01:17

Kelsea Ballerini Accepts Her Artist of the Year Honor

Kelsea Ballerini takes the stage from a sold-out concert in Franklin, TN, to share her career wisdom and show her gratitude after being honored at CMT Artists of the Year 2021.
10/13/2021
Highlight
01:30

Kane Brown Receives His Artist of the Year Honor

Kane Brown honors the life of his late drummer Kenny Dixon, pays tribute to honoree Randy Travis and gives shout-outs to his fellow CMT Artists of the Year during his acceptance speech.
10/13/2021
Performance
02:40

Walker Hayes - "Fancy Like"

Walker Hayes performs his hit song "Fancy Like" at CMT Artists of the Year 2021.
10/13/2021
Highlight
01:36

Chris Stapleton Is Awarded an Artist of the Year Honor

CMT Artists of the Year 2021 honoree Chris Stapleton opens up about his country music career while accepting his award.
10/13/2021
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