FIRST EVER “CMT ARTISTS OF THE YEAR” TO BE HONORED FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3 ON CMT

Country music’s top artists and celebrities from all facets of entertainment will gather for an evening filled with star-studded performances, tributes and camaraderie in celebration of the first ever, CMT ARTISTS OF THE YEAR, hosted by Kevin Costner, a 90-minute special, premiering Friday, December 3 on CMT.

Honorees include:
Jason Aldean
Lady Antebellum
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood
Zac Brown Band

In celebration of the year’s top country artists, CMT has invited three James Beard Award-winning chefs: RJ Cooper, John Currence, and Michael Schwartz to create a three course tasting menu.  In addition to the dinner, honorees and guests at CMT ARTISTS OF THE YEAR will be treated to some of the finest wines in this country by Heitz Cellars in Napa Valley, California and Ken Wright Cellars in Portland, Oregon.

For  more information, please visit: http://www.cmt.com/