Hit Story: Carrie Underwood - "Southbound"

10/04/2019

CMT Artists of the Year 2019 honoree Carrie Underwood talks about the songwriting process for her single "Southbound" and gives details about recording the up-tempo hit song.

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Red Carpet
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CMT Artists of the Year 2019
Who's in Your Ultimate Country Supergroup?

During their time on the CMT Artists of the Year red carpet, Lindsay Ell, Reba McEntire, Ashley McBryde and Tenille Townes create lineups for the ultimate country supergroup.
10/17/2019
Red Carpet
00:46

CMT Artists of the Year 2019
What Was the Best Country Release of the Decade?

While on the 2019 CMT Artists of the Year red carpet, Lindsay Ell, Ashley McBryde and Bobby Bones reveal their favorite country songs and records of the past decade.
10/17/2019
Red Carpet
00:51

CMT Artists of the Year 2019
What's Your Favorite Country Song of 2019?

On the 2019 CMT Artists of the Year Red Carpet, Lauren Rhett, Tenille Townes, Lonnie Chavis, Bobby Bones and Ashley McBryde discuss their favorite songs released in 2019.
10/17/2019
Exclusive
10:04

CMT Artists of the Year 2019
Full Speeches from the 2019 CMT Artists of the Year

Hear the speeches from every 2019 Artists of the Year honoree, including Carrie Underwood, Dan + Shay, Kane Brown, Thomas Rhett, Reba McEntire, Ashley McBryde and Luke Combs.
10/17/2019
Performance
03:19

CMT Artists of the Year 2019
Dan + Shay - "Tequila"

Dan + Shay perform their hit "Tequila" in front of an excited crowd at the 2019 CMT Artists of the Year Awards.
10/16/2019
Highlight
02:32

CMT Artists of the Year 2019
2019 CMT Artist of a Lifetime Honoree: Reba McEntire

Country music icon Reba McEntire reflects on her career as she accepts the Artist of a Lifetime Award at the 2019 CMT Artists of the Year ceremony.
10/16/2019
Highlight
02:39

CMT Artists of the Year 2019
2019 CMT Artists of the Year Honoree: Dan + Shay

Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay look back at their journey as they receive their 2019 CMT Artists of the Year honor.
10/16/2019
Performance
03:26

CMT Artists of the Year 2019
Chrissy Metz - "Even Though I'm Leaving"

Actress and singer Chrissy Metz salutes Luke Combs as she performs his poignant song "Even Though I'm Leaving" at the 2019 CMT Artists of the Year ceremony.
10/16/2019
Highlight
00:43

CMT Artists of the Year 2019
2019 CMT Artists of the Year Honoree: Luke Combs

Luke Combs gives thanks as he takes the stage to accept his 2019 CMT Artists of the Year honor.
10/16/2019
Highlight
00:44

CMT Artists of the Year 2019
2019 Breakout Artist of the Year Honoree: Ashley McBryde

Ashley McBryde expresses her gratitude as she accepts the Breakout Artist of the Year Award at the 2019 CMT Artists of the Year ceremony.
10/16/2019
Performance
03:10

CMT Artists of the Year 2019
Ashley McBryde - "One Night Standards"

Ashley McBryde isn't thinking about soulmates in her performance of "One Night Standards" at the 2019 CMT Artists of the Year ceremony.
10/16/2019
Performance
05:31

CMT Artists of the Year 2019
Carrie Underwood - "Two Black Cadillacs" and "Blown Away"

Carrie Underwood brings drama to the 2019 CMT Artists of the Year stage with her performances of "Two Black Cadillacs" and "Blown Away."
10/16/2019
Highlight
01:03

CMT Artists of the Year 2019
2019 CMT Artists of the Year Honoree: Thomas Rhett

Thomas Rhett takes the stage to accept his 2019 CMT Artists of the Year honor.
10/16/2019
Performance
03:26

CMT Artists of the Year 2019
Thomas Rhett - "Dream You Never Had"

Thomas Rhett shares his appreciation for his wife with his powerful performance of "Dream You Never Had" at the 2019 CMT Artists of the Year ceremony.
10/16/2019
Performance
04:52

CMT Artists of the Year 2019
Sam Hunt - "Fancy"

Sam Hunt celebrates Artist of a Lifetime honoree Reba McEntire's legendary career with a live rendition of her perennial hit track "Fancy."
10/16/2019
Highlight
02:13

CMT Artists of the Year 2019
Chris Young and Kane Brown Share a Heartfelt Moment

Chris Young takes time to offer some words of support before Kane Brown takes the stage to pay tribute to his late friend and drummer Kenny Dixon.
10/16/2019
Highlight
01:09

CMT Artists of the Year 2019
2019 CMT Artists of the Year Honoree: Carrie Underwood

Five-time CMT Artists of the Year honoree Carrie Underwood shares her gratitude as she accepts her 2019 accolade.
10/16/2019
Exclusive
05:38

CMT Artists of the Year 2019
Celebrating 10 Years of CMT Artists of the Year

Look back at a decade of honorees, superstars and surprise appearances that have made Artists of the Year one of the biggest nights in country music.
10/16/2019
Interview
01:27

CMT Artists of the Year 2019
Rapid-Fire Questions with Chrissy Metz

Chrissy Metz talks about her favorite Luke Combs song, which "This Is Us" cast member she would duet with and more during rehearsals for the 2019 CMT Artists of the Year.
10/16/2019
Interview
01:44

CMT Artists of the Year 2019
Rapid-Fire Questions with Thomas Rhett

During CMT Artists of the Year rehearsals, 2019 recipient Thomas Rhett talks about his fellow honorees, his daughters' favorite song of his and the last concert he attended.
10/16/2019
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