Lainey Wilson Is CMT’s 2022 ‘Breakout Artist of The Year’
Lainey Wilson’s year just keeps getting better and better as CMT has just named the leading 2022 CMA nominee as its Breakout Artist of the Year at the 2022 CMT “Artists Of The Year” event, which will air on the network on October 14 at 9 PM ET.
Lainey said in a statement, “This past year has been a wild ride. To be considered for this award reinforces that the years of hard work my team and I have put in was all worth it. The team at CMT feels like family, and the way they genuinely support artists on their platform is so special and important for dreamers like me.”
CMT’s Leslie Fram, SVP of Music & Talent, CMT, said of Wilson, “Not only is she a powerhouse performer and tremendously gifted songwriter with contagious energy and drive, she is just starting to show the world her range and versatility, as evident by her upcoming role on hit series Yellowstone.”
Fram added, “From naming her as part of the ‘Next Women of Country’ franchise in 2019 to watching her shine on our CMT Music Awards stage with one of the most memorable performances this year, we couldn’t be more thrilled to celebrate Lainey’s much-deserved successes and cheer her on for all that’s next!”
Other honorees at the 2022 CMT “Artists Of The Year” include Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Kane Brown, Luke Combs, and Walker Hayes. Alan Jackson will be named “Artist of a Lifetime. Additional honorees, performers, and presenters for the 90-minute special will be announced in the coming days.
Lainey posted to Instagram when she learned of her latest honor, “Holy moly… I’m so honored to be named this year’s CMT Breakout Artist of the Year! I am so appreciative of my @cmt fam and all of their support over the years… it makes this moment feel that much sweeter, and I can’t wait to celebrate on October 14! Y’all tune in at 9/8c on CMT. #CMTAOTY.”
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