CMT Artists of the Year 2021 will air LIVE from Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Wednesday, October 13 at 9p/8c on CMT. Check out the performers and honorees below. We’ll also have videos and highlights to share after the show!
Performers, Honorees, and Presenters
- Honorees:
- Chris Stapleton
- Gabby Barrett
- Luke Combs
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Kane Brown
- Mickey Guyton (“Breakout Artist of the Year”)
- Randy Travis (“Artist of a Lifetime”)
- Performers:
- Boyz II Men + Kevin Olusola of Pentatonix
- Gabby Barrett
- Kane Brown
- Kelsea Ballerini + Jonas Brothers
- Luke Combs
- Mickey Guyton + Yola
- Walker Hayes
- Presenters:
- Cody Alan
- Connie Britton
- Eric Church
- Garth Brooks
- Lady A
- Nelly
- Michael W. Smith
- Misty Copeland
- Morgan Evans
The 2021 “CMT Artists of the Year” ceremony will also feature never-before-seen performances and collaborations, with special guests, performers and presenters.
Leslie Fram, Senior Vice President, Music Strategy & Talent, CMT, talked about the event. “Our year-end celebration keeps growing and we’re thrilled to welcome Boyz II Men, Kevin Olusola, Jonas Brothers and Yola to the show in addition to our luminous honorees. And in honor of one of the biggest songs of summer that has exploded across social media and beyond, we look forward to having Walker Hayes join our celebration for a can’t-miss performance of his history-making hit ‘Fancy Like.’”
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