CMT ‘Artists of the Year’ Show Taps Luke Combs, Gabby Barrett and Others for Live Return

Chris Willman
Thu, 16 Sep 2021 18:14:57 +0000
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After taking a break last year from the show’s usual artist-honoring format to put a pre-recorded spotlight on pandemic heroes, “CMT Artists of the Year” will return to both a live broadcast and music celebrities being celebrated in its 2021 incarnation, set for Oct. 13. The five stars selected by the country music network for …