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CMT Reveals '2019 CMT Artists Of The Year'
September 17, 2019 at 12:14 PM (PT)
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CMT revealed the five acts to be celebrated at its 10th annual "CMT ARTISTS OF THE YEAR" TV special. CARRIE UNDERWOOD, DAN + SHAY, KANE BROWN, LUKE COMBS and THOMAS RHETT will be honored during the live broadcast taking place at NASHVILLE'S SCHERMERHORN SYMPHONY CENTER on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16th at 8p ET.
The show will pair surprise musical guests, covering songs recorded by the honorees. This year's event will include a live-streamed remote performance from UNDERWOOD at her "Cry Pretty Tour 360" stop in CLEVELAND. Additional performers and presenters will be announced at a later date.
“These five, stand-out honorees have dominated Country music this year, and we look forward to paying tribute to each of them at the 10th year anniversary [of the] 'CMT ARTISTS OF THE YEAR' event,” said CMT SVP, Music Strategy & Talent LESLIE FRAM. “From first-time honorees DAN + SHAY, KANE BROWN and LUKE COMBS to two-time honoree THOMAS RHETT and now five-time honoree CARRIE UNDERWOOD, this incredible collection of talent coming together at what marks a pivotal time in each of their careers promises to be a night of incredible performances and reflection.”
Find more information about the program here.