Travis will join the live show alongside previously announced 2021 honorees Chris Stapleton, Gabby Barrett, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini and Luke Combs alongside recently-announced вЂњBreakthrough Artist of the YearвЂќ Mickey Guyton. The 90-minute special returns to its original format after adapting last year to honor some of the most vital and inspirational Americans on the frontlines of the pandemic. вЂњRandyвЂ™s unmistakable, traditional country sound has shaped multiple generations and weвЂ™re honored to celebrate this deserved lifetime honor with him.вЂќ His historic career encompassing multiple genres illuminates his extraordinary talent, determination, and lasting influence on country music and beyond,вЂќ said Leslie Fram, Senior Vice President, Music & Talent, CMT. вЂњIt is a privilege to announce Randy Travis as the recipient of this yearвЂ™s CMT Artist of a Lifetime award. I'm blessed and most thankful,' shared Randy Travis. CMT has been so good to me throughout my career and I'm happy they believe I gave something in return. 'To think you receive a Lifetime Achievement award for sharing your heart with the world through music is really beyond words of gratitude. The award comes as Travis celebrates 35 years of his debut album, Storms of Life, with Friday's release of a deluxe edition offering three never-before-heard songs and remastered versions of the ten iconic original tracks. The 2021 вЂњCMT Artists of the YearвЂќ celebration will air LIVE from NashvilleвЂ™s Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Wednesday, October 13 at 9p/8c on CMT. Travis will join the illustrious ranks alongside previous вЂњLifetimeвЂќ honorees including Reba McEntire (2019), Loretta Lynn (2018), Shania Twain (2016), Kenny Rogers (2015) and Merle Haggard (2014). CMT today announced country music legend Randy Travis will be honored with the вЂњArtist of a LifetimeвЂќ award presented by The Ram Truck Brand at this yearвЂ™s вЂњCMT Artists of the YearвЂќ event.

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