CMT’s 'Artist Of The Year' Performers & Presenters Revealed

CMT’s 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.

Here’s what you can expect.

The 90-minute special will feature LIVE performances from “2019 CMT 'Artist of the Year'" honorees Carrie UnderwoodDan + ShayKane BrownThomas Rhett and “Breakout Artist of the Year” awardee, Ashley McBryde. “This Is Us” actress Chrissy Metz will debut a special performance in honor of first-time “CMT Artists of the Year” honoree, Luke Combs.

Two-time “CMT Artists of the Year” recipient Lady Antebellum will take the stage, as will country powerhouse Sam Hunt, to recognize previously announced “Artist of a Lifetime” 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 (“The Big Bang Theory”), philanthropist and wife of honoree Thomas Rhett, Lauren Akins, Lonnie Chavis (“This Is Us”), country duo Maddie & Tae and more for the 10th annual celebration. 

“CMT Artists of the Year” is executive produced by CMT’s Margaret Comeaux and Switched On Entertainment’s John Hamlin; the Executives in Charge of Production are Jackie Barba and Heather D. Graffagnino. 

Be sure to tune in and watch the CMT 'Artist of the Year' special airing LIVE from Nashville’s 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.

Photo Credit: CMT.


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