Blake Shelton, Florida Georgia Line, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, and Sam Hunt will be honored as CMT’s “Artists of the Year” during a special set to premiere live from Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Wednesday, December 2 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
The sixth-annual 90-minute special will feature once-in-a-lifetime performances, unexpected tributes and unforgettable toasts as the biggest stars of music, film and television celebrate returning “CMT Artists of the Year,” Florida Georgia Line and Luke Bryan, with first-time honorees, Blake Shelton, Little Big Town and Sam Hunt.
These five artists collectively dominated the last 12 months ruling CMT’s platforms and country radio, scoring chart-topping album and singles, and selling out arenas around the country.
Additional performers, presenters, and special guests will be announced at a later date.
FAST FACTS
- Previous “CMT Artists of the Year” honorees include Jason Aldean (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013), Kenny Chesney (2011, 2012), Eric Church (2012), Hunter Hayes (2013), Toby Keith (2012), Lady Antebellum (2010, 2011), Miranda Lambert (2012, 2014), Tim McGraw (2013), Brad Paisley (2011), Taylor Swift (2010, 2011), Carrie Underwood (2010, 2012), Keith Urban (2014) and Zac Brown Band (2010).
