CMT will honor Lainey Wilson (BBR) as its Breakout Artist of the Year at the 2022 CMT Artists of the Year event premiering 10/14 at 9p/8c on CMT. The fifth artist to be given the honor, Wilson joins previous honorees Mickey Guyton, Ashley McBryde, Kelsea Ballerini and Chris Stapleton.

Heralded as one of Nashville’s fastest growing artists, Wilson—who leads the Country Music Awards noms—has already landed a string of #1 hits, including “Things A Man Oughta Know” and “Never Say Never” f/ Cole Swindell. Her most recent singles, “Heart Like a Truck” and “Wait in the Truck” with HARDY, are climbing the charts as she readies Bell Bottom Country for release on 10/28.

“When it came to naming ‘Breakout Artist,’ Lainey Wilson was unquestionably our only choice this year,” SVP, Music & Talent, CMT Leslie Fram said. “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."

Executive produced by CMT’s Margaret Comeaux and Switched On Entertainment’s John Hamlin, the Artists of the Year soiree will also honor Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Kane Brown, Luke Combs and Walker Hayes, while Alan Jackson will be named Artist of a Lifetime.