CMT Artists of the Year

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Kane Brown Celebrates Being an Artist of the Year
CMT Artists of the Year 2022

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.
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Lainey Wilson Nabs Breakout Artist of the Year
CMT Artists of the Year 2022

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.
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Luke Combs Accepts His CMT Artists of the Year Honor
CMT Artists of the Year 2022

Luke Combs graciously takes the stage and keeps his acceptance speech short and sweet by thanking his country music fans, wife, son and team.
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Rascal Flatts and Carly Pearce speak onstage during 2022 CMT Artists of the Year (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for CMT)
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Carly Pearce Accepts Her Artists of the Year Honor
CMT Artists of the Year 2022

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.
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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)
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Walker Hayes Accepts an Artists of Year Honor
CMT Artists of the Year 2022

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.
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CMT Artists Of The Year: Carly Pearce Delivers Stripped-Down Version Of "29" And Shares Inspiring Acceptance Speech

Carly Pearce says she's ready to move away from the "29" era and start a new chapter.
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CRYSTAL GAYLE, TANYA TUCKER AND PEGGY SUE WRIGHT ON THE BLACK CARPET AT THE 2022 CMT ARTISTS OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION.

CMT Artists Of The Year: Peggy Sue Wright And Crystal Gayle Pay Tribute To Their Late Sister Loretta Lynn With An Emotional Performance Of "Coal Miner's Daughter"

Crystal Gayle: "The world lost a legend. We lost a sister."
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CMT ARTISTS OF THE YEAR: Riley Green Honors Luke Combs with "The Kind of Love We Make"

CMT Artists of the Year airs 9p/8 p Friday on CMT. An immediate encore showing will follow at 11p/10c and on Sunday, October 16, at 8p/7c.
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CMT ARTISTS OF THE YEAR: Watch Cody Johnson’s Powerful Performance of “Human”

Cody Johnson says he’s always looked up to Alan Jackson, admires how he’s never tried to be something he isn’t.
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CMT ARTISTS OF THE YEAR: Watch Lainey Wilson's Hard-Charging Performance of "Heart Like a Truck"

Known for her charismatic stage presence, Lainey Wilson worked the crowd as her voice soared through lyrics of life’s tribulations making her stronger
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CMT ARTISTS OF THE YEAR: Alan Jackson Takes The Stage, Proves He's Artist of a Lifetime

Alan Jackson believes he was the first action video artist, and he's made about 60 music videos.
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