Dan + Shay Thought They Were Being Pranked By CMT

By Lauryn Snapp

October 16, 2019

CMT’s Artists of the Year honorees, Dan + Shay thought that they were being pranked when news broke of their CMT nomination! However, after their breakout year, their honoree status was no laughing matter.

Ahead of the CMT ‘Artist of the Year’ event, the duo joined Cody Alan in the studio to reflect on the highlights from 2019.

Watch the video below to see what the Grammy award winners shared about the most memorable moment from 2019.

"2019 CMT 'Artist of the Year'" honorees include Carrie UnderwoodDan + ShayLuke CombsKane Brown and Thomas Rhett, as well as Breakout Artist of the Year winner Ashley McBryde and Artist of a Lifetime honoree Reba McEntire.

RELATED: CMT's 'Artist Of The Year' Performers and Presenters Revealed.

Be sure to tune in and watch the CMT' Artist of the Year' special airing LIVE from Nashville's Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Wednesday, October 16, at 8 pm ET/PT on CMT. Follow along and go behind the scenes with Cody Alan by following along on Instagram at @CodyAlan.

Photo Credit: Getty Images.

The jokes on you, Dan + Shay! Congrats!

Posted by CMT Radio with Cody Alan on Wednesday, October 16, 2019
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