Lainey Wilson (Photo by Alysse Gafkjen)

Lainey Wilson Named Breakout Artist Of The Year

By: Cheryl Johnstone

6/10/2022

Country Music News

Lainey Wilson has been announced as the CMT Breakout Artist of the Year.

She’ll be on hand for the upcoming ceremony, which will air on CMT on October 14th.

She commented through a press release.

“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.”

Lainey is the fifth artist to be recognized. In years past, the winners were Chris Stapleton, Kelsea Ballerini, Ashley McBryde, and Mickey Guyton.

The 90-minute special will also recognize Artist of the Year honorees Kane Brown, Luke Combs, Walker Hayes, Cody Johnson, and Carly Pearce.

Alan Jackson will pick up the Artists of a Lifetime award.

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