CMT's 2021 Artists of the Year special event will feature performances from this year's honorees Gabby Barrett, Kane Brown, and Luke Combs.
2021 CMT Breakout Artist of the Year Mickey Guyton will also join fellow Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Yola onstage. Boyz II Men will also team up with Kevin Olusola of Pentatonix for a never-before-seen collaboration to honor Chris Stapleton.
Moreover, Kelsea Ballerini will welcome her fellow tourmates Jonas Brothers for a special remote performance straight from their "The Remember This Tour."
Walker Hayes will make his CMT "Artists of the Year" debut with the first-ever award show performance of his smash viral, radio, and pop chart hit "Fancy Like."
"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, CMT's Senior Vice President, Music Strategy & Talent.
The all-star lineup of performers will take the stage at Nashville's Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Wednesday, October 13, and will air live beginning at 9p/8c on CMT.
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