CMTâs 2019 'Artist of the Year' special is set to shine bright like a diamond with these star-studded names added to the performers and presenters list.
Hereâs what you can expect.
The 90-minute special will feature LIVE performances from â2019 CMT 'Artist of the Year'" honorees Carrie Underwood, Dan + Shay, Kane Brown, Thomas Rhett and âBreakout Artist of the Yearâ awardee, Ashley McBryde. âThis Is Usâ actress Chrissy Metz will debut a special performance in honor of first-time âCMT Artists of the Yearâ honoree, Luke Combs.
Two-time âCMT Artists of the Yearâ recipient Lady Antebellum will take the stage, as will country powerhouse Sam Hunt, to recognize previously announced âArtist of a Lifetimeâ recipient Reba McEntire, to celebrate her legendary success. Her award will be bestowed by fellow country music icon Vince Gill, who joins a growing list of presenters, including multi-media personality Bobby Bones, Johnny Galecki (âThe Big Bang Theoryâ), philanthropist and wife of honoree Thomas Rhett, Lauren Akins, Lonnie Chavis (âThis Is Usâ), country duo Maddie & Tae and more for the 10th annual celebration.Â
âCMT Artists of the Yearâ is executive produced by CMTâs Margaret Comeaux and Switched On Entertainmentâs John Hamlin; the Executives in Charge of Production are Jackie Barba and Heather D. Graffagnino.Â
Be sure to tune in and watch the CMT 'Artist of the Year' special airing LIVE from Nashvilleâs Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Wednesday, October 16 at 8pm ET/PT on CMT. Follow along and go behind the scenes with Cody Alan by following along on Instagram at @CodyAlan.
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