The list of incredible performers set to take the stage at the 2021 “CMT Artists of the Year” special have been revealed, with a stacked lineup of solo and collaborative performances.
2021 honorees Gabby Barrett, Kane Brown, and Luke Combs plus this year’s “Breakout Artist of the Year” Mickey Guyton will take the stage alongside fellow GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Yola. The 2021 CMT Awards 'Artists of the Year' special is set to air live from Nashville on Wednesday, October 13 at 9PM ET /8PM CT.
Boyz II Men will team up with Kevin Olusola of Pentatonix for a never-before-seen collab to honor Chris Stapleton; Kelsea Ballerini will welcome her fellow tourmates the Jonas Brothers for a special performance straight from road, and Walker Hayes will make his CMT “Artists of the Year” debut with the first-ever award show performance of his smash hit “Fancy Like.”
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“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,” said Leslie Fram, Senior Vice President, Music Strategy & Talent, CMT. “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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This year’s 2021 “CMT Artists of the Year” special returns to its original format after adapting last year to honor some of the most vital and inspirational Americans on the frontlines of the pandemic. Artists honored this year are Chris Stapleton, Gabby Barrett, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini and Luke Combs, alongside “Breakout Artist of the Year” Mickey Guyton and “Artist of a Lifetime” Randy Travis. The 2021 “CMT Artists of the Year” ceremony will also feature never-before-seen performances and collaborations, with special guests, performers, and presenters.
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