The Best Speech Moments from 2019 CMT Artists of the Year

From Thomas Rhett to Kane Brown to Reba, 2019 CMT Artists of the Year was a moving night celebrating the best of country music. Relive the best #CMTAOTY speech moments now.
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This year’s 10th Annual CMT Artists of the Year special highlights the entire year of country music, and honors this year’s artists: Carrie Underwood, Dan + Shay, Kane Brown, Luke Combs and Thomas Rhett.
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[@allysonhedrick1186]

Hearing Thomas Rhett pray shows me that there really are people in this world who are proud of their beliefs and i’m so happy for that

[@HelloHello-ej4lk]

Why did it Not Air Canada 🇨🇦 ...😏

[@dawnseekings5395]

AMEN!

[@claubit32]

Allyson Hedrick I’m so glad he was bold enough to honor God.❤️

[@cj4666]

Amen Jesus !

[@julesservantofjesus972]

@@claubit32 Amen! Praise Jesus!!

[@moriahhuntington8133]

When that camera scanned the audience during the prayer, and all those heads were bowed!!! ❤️ “Give this world back to God!”

[@robbieomeara1649]

“Scanned the audience”... literally showed 5 people

[@marlagonzales2042]

@@robbieomeara1649, look in the background, listen for disapproval (boos, you won't hear any), listen to Reba acknowledging his prayer and the cheers she got...give people with faith credit where it's due.

[@catwhisperer9489]

❤

[@blessedbeyond2118]

Praise God that Thomas Rhett did that prayer what a awesome Man

[@amvillarreal1980]

"It better be aired" I LOVE IT!!!🙏

[@ellamarie9709]

Angie Villarreal She put her power as a huge country star behind that statement to put the powers behind the scenes on notice. Thank God for strong Christian people!

[@jasonstarnes351]

I am glad he prayed, I know he meant it, but it’s a shame that today it’s a scary thing to pray in public. That’s what’s wrong!!! Thomas Rhett great job, Kane Brown, great job!!! We could feel that too!!

[@aaronmaine7954]

Thomas Rhett is a class act. Best thing I have seen at an awards show ever. God Bless you

[@jojoxlt]

EVER!!!! So awesome!!!

[@ttay8603]

We all need to get in contact with country radio and request “back to God” and make it #1 on country and Christian radio. That is why Reba is the queen of country music! We need to give this world back to God. Love you Reba!!!

[@1559tamtam]

GOD BLESS YOU THOMAS RHETT for Standing Up and Sending Out Prayers without thinking twice about it !!!! Reba said it right when she said “You are Special”. God Bless Kane Brown, his Family, his Drummers Family and All the Friends to Both. My Thoughts and Prayers Go Out to You All For Your Loss🙏🏼

[@Hollergirlohio]

Country music always comes together. They are always an example

[@NicoleMarieDay]

This night is why I love country music.

[@JoanneJaworski]

This was far more than an award show. With so much prevalent drama and negativity , it was so beautiful to see support, love, & heartfelt wishes for comfort, love, and authentic praying. I left feeling so warm, and glad to have witnessed and felt the beauty of human caring and appreciation! It's a beautiful thing & we need more of it!

[@morrisonnewton236]

Hello Joanne I see happiness ❤all around you, can I please share from it?

[@valentinazoraplasaj238]

This prayer had me crying like Niagara falls ❤️ love seeing unity and togetherness.

[@allysonhedrick1186]

PREACH REBA ABOUT GIVING THE WORLD BACK TO GOD PREACHHHH!!!!

[@mytoytoo]

Amen! Give it back to God. Way to go Rhett👏

[@morrisonnewton236]

Hello kelly I see happiness ❤all around you, can I please share from it?

[@alexpaige8895]

Kanes speech got me not gonna lie

[@debbiblanchard]

Go Rhett & Reba....Put God Back!!

[@ryanreyns]

Amen...amenn for that pray.

[@ryanreyns]

It looks awkward for me when the Hollywood speaks about Jesus lately but I'm bloody happy when the artists speaks out and brings in Jesus into the media. They have a guts. I'm from Indonesia and hope revival happens in USA.

[@lindysueroutt6680]

Thomas Rhett, Reba Kane Brown CMA's God Bless! My Prayers to Kane and Kenny. ❤💗❤💗❤💗❤💗❤💗❤💗❤

[@morrisonnewton236]

Hello lindy I see happiness ❤all around you, can I please share from it?

[@kathrynmurray266]

Kane Brown i got emotional, Thomas RHett i teared up and prayed with him. Reba!!! i just STRAIGHT UP COULDN'T AGREE MORE WITH EVERY WORD SHE SPOKE , PREACH SISTER !!!! i needed some tissues after you spoke GOD BLESS !!

[@morrisonnewton236]

Hello Kathryn I see happiness ❤all around you, can I please share from it?

[@nono-xk9cw]

God Bless Reba and Thomas, and Kane....peace for you buddy. Props to CMT for airing ALL of it, even the gutsy stuff, thank you ❤

[@salyp2404]

Thomas Rhett is special.

[@sambrown3692]

Kane we are praying for you and Kenny ❤️🙏🏻

[@kathycollins4350]

so glad someone posted CMA highlights on youtube and this brought me to tears hearing a country artist pray on national tv, then Reba saying it better make the cut,lol someone that has been in the business for 43yrs knows what the world needs and we need God everyday not just some of the time but all of the time.. God needs to be everywhere and if he is maybe the world would be a better place.. Don't hide God celebrate him and let him know hes loved then the world everyone lives in will be a much better place to live in!! Just a thought..

[@morrisonnewton236]

Hello Kathy I see happiness ❤all around you, can I please share from it?

[@mlchc9004]

Love Love you Reba. You are so beautiful . Love you & your music & your art. You truly inspire

[@royalwedding777]

Praise God for Thomas Rhett for praying for Kane Brown and his fallen Drummer! And God Bless Reba for laying down the law. "It better be aired!!" That's why I love Country Music!!

[@andreaneibler9066]

Amen Reba🙏💕

[@lindsey1fynenurse633]

Thank God for the good, God fearing people in country music! ❤❤❤

[@cowboysnation6053]

May God Bless Kane Brown & Family His Drummer & His Drummers Family🙏🏽 His whole Band To Be Strong Fir Each Other.🙏🏽 God Bless Thomas Rett & Reba For Praising God🙏🏽 May God Bless All In Need Of Blessing & Country Music 🙏🏽

[@sarahmarie3239]

I just love these God fearin people! ❤️

[@kayleealdridge5418]

Reba is a freakin queen

[@jrbland18]

WE LOVE YOU TO KANE BROWN AND YOUR BAND. KEEP THE MUSIC COMING. STAY STRONG AND WE ARE SENDING ALL PRAYERS AND CONFORT TO YOUR BAND AND FAMILY. YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME.

[@chainedhope]

My thoughts and prayers go out to Kane Brown, his drummer's family, friends and colleagues and GOD BLESS THOMAS RHETT for standing up and bowing to pray to GOD!

[@elainemaurette3843]

Country music artists....true classy people. Love you all🤗❤️

[@morrisonnewton236]

Hello I see happiness ❤all around you, can I please share from it?

[@jacobstapleton86]

Amen Thomas Rhett. Praise Jesus . Amen Reba , Give this world back to GOD

[@MikeE-hb8zb]

Thomas Rhett..... Big props man..BIG, BIG PROPS.... Love it when REAL men stand up!!! Thanks man, What an inspiration!!!

[@rcourtney3]

Giving God the Glory! Its why I love Country Music

[@karenbiberstine226]

I cried almost this whole video. Wow, a lot of truth spoken here. I agree with you Reba. Love everyone of you. My heart goes out to Kane Brown and his drummers family.

[@morrisonnewton236]

Hello Karen I see happiness ❤all around you, can I please share from it?

[@riverlea2559]

the fact that reba went out there and flat out quoted her song 😂 “we gotta give this world back to God”

[@suefraser150]

I'm so happy for Reba!!!! She really puts on an AWESOME show!! Congratulations once again to REBA!! and the rest of winners. You rock REBA!!!!! Love ya!!!

[@morrisonnewton236]

Hello sue I see happiness ❤all around you, can I please share from it?

[@AndySaenz]

Wow, this is what I love and respect about the country music community! They are God-fearing folks who are not afraid to talk about their personal beliefs! I agree with Reba that we need to give this world back to GOD. Thomas Rhett had some guts to pray in public like that. 🧔🏻

[@jenniferd3112]

Praise Rhett and Reba. Bring back God...bring back love and hope.

[@morrisonnewton236]

Hello I see happiness ❤all around you, can I please share from it?

[@madisonweber9206]

I am so sorry for your drummer kane brown I am really really sad I want to cry right now your drummer was amazing and again I am so so so sorry your songs are amazing I love your songs.😞😞😞😞😪

[@Melissa46909]

Absolutely Beautiful & Emotional! Praying For Kane Brown & His Family & Friends; His Band Members; & His Drummer’s Family! God Give Them Strength & Comfort!🙏❤️

[@jrbland18]

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL FOR WINNING AWARDS.

[@Kim-oe1qn]

Agreed! This world was founded in the Lord and we need to give ourselves back to Him. Thank you Mr Rhett for your prayer. Never be afraid to pray in public. Its our right, as believers. Thank u Lord for being who you are & thank you for dying for our sins! Thank u for saving my life! God bless Texas, Country Music & everyone!

[@julesservantofjesus972]

Amen Kimmie!

[@jrbland18]

I LOVE YOU ALL COUTRY ARTIST AND SINGING.

[@kathyholsey2338]

Yes THANK YOU THOMAS RHETT. BEAUTIFUL HEARTFELT SINCERE PRAYER. GOD WILL SAY I KNEW YOU, WELL DONE THY GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT. YOU WERENT ASHAMED OF OUR HEAVENLY FATHER AND HES SO PROUD OF YOU.MAY GOD MEET YOURS AND YOUR FAMILIES NEEDS

[@trevorh355]

God bless you Thomas Rhett for praying and lifting up Kane and his drummer's family like that. That is what a real man of God looks like. I have always loved Reba and her speech made me tear up a bit but she nailed it when she said when need to give the world back to God! Not to religion but back to God!

[@shirleyd3362]

Love Carrie and Reba ❤️❤️👏👏👏

[@morrisonnewton236]

Hello I see happiness ❤all around you, can I please share from it?

[@marysmith4858]

WOW! Prayer, God and Jesus on live country TV...awesome!!!

[@morrisonnewton236]

Hello Mary I see happiness ❤all around you, can I please share from it?

[@alerinaring573]

God bless y'all.

[@thomaswilliams4417]

I agree with Thomas Rhett an Reba this country definitely needs more God an a lot less judgement for the less fortunate an the fortunate who take it for granted.This is what God wants Humble your selves to him

[@tiffanylacy358]

Thank you Thomas Rhett for bringing God back.

[@kM-gh4kw]

Thomas Rhett you great man 💜

[@AndySaenz]

Carrie Underwood is a beautiful country queen! 😍❤️

[@jrbland18]

WE LOVE YOU ALL.

[@JJ-uo8eo]

I love Reba. Be dream to meet her. But I know dreams don't come true. I know they don't. I want to say God bless you and your family. If having a bad day or anything u can put smile on my face. I'll never forget the night you said this. If not for your mom and dad, u would not be here today. Thats truth and made me lmao...

[@dutats21]

Reba hits me in the heart ❤️

[@HelloHello-ej4lk]

Congratulations ..All

[@catwhisperer9489]

Best awards show, EVER!! Thomas Rhett, praying---Reba and her gorgeous self praisin' God---Kane Brown, bless his heart, sharing his hurt.... Praise be to God!!!

[@allisonisaacs5213]

I'm glad Carrie Underwood is having a good time

[@peytonanslem6196]

i loved my kane brown and carrie underwood and blake shelton luke bryan luke combs you my favorite

[@oneflyinggirl]

This was an amazing show!

[@jennydennison9848]

Sweet love the sounds of music did you guys do in the video Song you guys are fantastic country singers man and woman love you guys to death thank you so much

[@morrisonnewton236]

Hello Jenny I see happiness ❤all around you, can I please share from it?

[@the_Real_Grammy_of_6]

Thomas Rhett just got a new fan‼️

[@johndecker3601]

God bless country

[@Stacey67643]

amazing!!!!

[@haleycampbell1584]

Reba is amazing

[@debbiecarver8024]

Thomas Rhett THANK YOU for praying PUBLICALLY!

[@morrisonnewton236]

Hello Debbie I see happiness ❤all around you, can I please share from it?

[@kathylglisson2028]

REBA MCENTIRE , THANK YOU FOR THE SONG : BACK TO GOD !

[@morrisonnewton236]

Hello Kathy I see happiness ❤all around you, can I please share from it?

[@lalladm3337]

Benedetta la family cauntry music musica del cuore e Dell anima 🎶🎵🎼🎧🎤🎸🎸🙏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🌹🌹🌹🌹❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😇😇😇😇😇

[@jennygriffin5475]

Love love you

[@morrisonnewton236]

Hello Jenny I see happiness ❤all around you, can I please share from it?

[@julia-ov4tl]

thomas rhett bless u brother

[@morrisonnewton236]

Hello Julia I see happiness ❤all around you, can I please share from it?

[@the_Real_Grammy_of_6]

Yes Reva‼️‼️

[@sylviajean4578]

God bless 🙏 you all I'm truly happy for you. if it wasn't for country music singers I would feel lost 💯. Thank you so much my prayers 🙏out to Kane Brown and his crew and all the Families 🙏. God bless 🙏 by Sylvia Jean Lane 🐞💋💜💯🕷🌙🕸🌙🎃🌙✝🌙☪🌙

[@amouramour4647]

This awesome!!! Yes we all need MORE God!!!!🙏💜👑🎼

[@TM-fj4tr]

Praise the Lord, Can I get a Hallelujah?

[@julesservantofjesus972]

Hallelujah

[@AndySaenz]

T M Hallelujah!

[@melisamollere9195]

Amen

[@morrisonnewton236]

Hello I see happiness ❤all around you, can I please share from it?

[@sandram7825]

Love reba!!!

[@morrisonnewton236]

Hello Sandra I see happiness ❤all around you, can I please share from it?

[@julia-ov4tl]

reba 🧡

[@beverlysuekwityn7147]

I agree you all busted your asses...or Worked hard to get there. My hats off to ya! ❤

[@morrisonnewton236]

Hello Sue I see happiness ❤all around you, can I please share from it?

[@janmoss211]

Awesome! To stand up to God and be not ashamed in front of this sinful sinful world! Country music stars are the most down to earth people!

[@patriciaeroz5828]

CONGRATZ TO ALL & CONDOLENCES & PRAYERS FOR KANE’S DRUMMER KENNY, HIS FAMILY & FRIENDS. 🙏 Also, IT IS A DARN SHAME THAT IT ‘TAKES GUTS’ TO PRAY ON TV❗️ A_N_D TO HAVE TO HAVE REBA THREATEN THE TV-Powers-That-Be THAT They HAD BETTER AIR IT❗️ 💃🏽

[@morrisonnewton236]

Hello Patricia I see happiness ❤all around you, can I please share from it?

[@fblmfblm5975]

Reba for the win!!!

[@AndySaenz]

I’m surprised Kelly Clarkson and hubby Brandon Blackstock are not seen anywhere here! He’s Reba’s step-son, he manages Blake Shelton, and Kelly has performed with so many different country artists. They have both contributed so much to country music!

[@LamesWivams]

She was probably taping her talk show.

[@izzy6112]

We are your Children Lord please guide and protect us. In Christ’s name Amen.

[@kimvela1034]

Love u carrie

[@morrisonnewton236]

Hello Kim I see happiness ❤all around you, can I please share from it?

[@AndySaenz]

I cannot wait to see Chevel Shepherd on all these country music award shows very soon! She won The Voice several seasons ago on Kelly Clarkson’s team, she’s about to release her debut album very soon. #NewMexicoTRUE

[@kathylglisson2028]

REBA MCENTIRE , BACK TO GOD IS MY #1 HIT SONG AND I THANK GOD FOR YOU REBA MCINTYRE AND I THANK GOD FOR YOUR ANOITING IN : BACK TO GOD ! KATHY L ARBUTHNOT GLISSON

[@morrisonnewton236]

Hello I see happiness ❤all around you, can I please share from it?

[@kongxiaoli]

Kane Brown pays tribute to his drummer Kenny Dixon in CMT Artist of the Year speech. “Thank you all so much. I want to dedicate this to our drummer Kenny,” Brown said, holding back tears www.dianjinwa.cn/video/53146.html

[@sylviajean4578]

Thank you so much for the like of my comment 💯 by Sylvia Jean Lane 🐞💋💜💯🎃🌙✝🌙🕷🌙🕸🌙☪🌙😃👍

[@SSrominRuby]

Who was the last one?

[@morrisonnewton236]

Hello I see happiness ❤all around you, can I please share from it?

[@janiznick]

Help us God, J.C. is #1

[@mannygonzalez2868]

This is why this genre dominates religion and unity

[@harlieghhard857]

MH🐻HM

[@Milewski23]

First this and now Kanye? God is working, people!

[@harlieghhard857]

HM🐨HM HM🐨HM

[@jamesdesomma3639]

Who was after reba?

[@Rduke1989]

James Desomma Ashley McBryde

[@harlieghhard857]

HM😁MH