CMT’s 10th Annual CMT Artists of the Year will honor superstar acts Carrie Underwood, Dan + Shay, Kane Brown, Luke Combs and Thomas Rhett as the top country artists of 2019. The 90-minute special on Wednesday, October 16, will highlight the five “Artists of the Year” who have collectively ruled the last 12 months in country music. Country music icon Reba McEntire will be honored with the “Artist of a Lifetime” award. Also, Grammy nominated Ashley McBryde will be receiving the "Breakout Artist of the Year" award.