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The “CMT Artist of the Year” celebration is happening next month, and Alan Jackson is set to get a huge honor. Producers just announced that Jackson will be recognized with the Artist of a Lifetime honor. “I believe I’ve made more videos than just about anybody, and I know how important they have been in bringing my songs to life for the fans, so thank you, CMT, for all the years and for this sweet honor,” Alan shares. “I’m very proud.” Previous Artist of a Lifetime honorees include Randy Travis (2021), Reba McEntire (2019), Loretta Lynn (2018), Shania Twain (2016), Kenny Rogers (2015) and Merle Haggard (2014). The 2022 CMT Artist of the Year celebration will air October 14th at 9 pm. This year's honorees include Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Kane Brown, Luke Combs, and Walker Hayes.
Kelly Clarkson recently covered Jo Dee Messina’s track “Bye Bye” for her Kellyoke segment of her talk show, and Jo Dee was certainly impressed. The singer posted a video with her reaction, saying “it was awesome,” and then returning the favor, sitting at a piano to sing Kelly’s “Breakaway.” Check it out below.