Memorable MomentsCheck out all of the speeches, performances and more highlights from CMT Artists of Year 2022.

Carly Pearce - "29"

10/14/2022

Carly Pearce performs her emotional track "29" on the CMT Artists of the Year 2022 stage.

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Walker Hayes and Ciara perform onstage during the 2022 CMT Artists of the Year (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for CMT)
Performance
03:09

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
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)
Highlight
01:44

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
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Highlight
00:11

Luke Combs Accepts His CMT Artists of the Year Honor

Luke Combs graciously takes the stage and keeps his acceptance speech short and sweet by thanking his country music fans, wife, son and team.
10/14/2022
Carly Pearce performs onstage during 2022 CMT Artists of the Year (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for CMT)
Performance
03:46

Carly Pearce - "29"

Carly Pearce performs her emotional track "29" on the CMT Artists of the Year 2022 stage.
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)
Highlight
01:29

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
Riley Green performs onstage during the 2022 CMT Artists of the Year (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images)
Performance
03:22

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
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Performance
03:26

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
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Highlight
01:12

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
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Performance
02:48

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
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Highlight
00:39

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
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Performance
03:52

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
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Performance
03:30

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
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Highlight
01:19

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
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Highlight
03:24

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
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Performance
03:21

Alan Jackson - "Chattahoochee"

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