CMT Artists of the Year

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CMT Artists of the Year 2022
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
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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.
10/14/2022
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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.
10/14/2022
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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.
10/14/2022
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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.
10/14/2022
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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.
10/14/2022

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.
10/14/2022

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."
10/14/2022

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.
10/14/2022

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.
10/14/2022

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
10/14/2022