“CMT HOT 20: ACM HONORS EDITION” AIRS TOMORROW, SEPT. 27, ON CMT

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"CMT HOT 20: ACM HONORS EDITION" AIRS TOMORROW, SEPT. 27, ON CMT

Three-Hour Episode Features Performance Highlights, Special Moments,
and Behind-The-Scenes Footage from the Sold-Out 18th ACM Honors

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Audiences across America will get to experience the heart and soul of the Country Music Industry's Favorite Night on "CMT Hot 20: ACM Honors Edition," a three-hour special hosted by CMT's Cody Alan and Carissa Culiner airing tomorrow,Saturday, Sept. 27, on CMT.

The special celebrates some of the Country Music industry's most impactful contributors, including artists, songwriters, and industry leaders. It highlights never-before-seen backstage footage, emotional dedications, and once-in-a-lifetime performances and collaborations. The episode was taped Aug. 20 during the sold-out 18th ACM Honors at The Pinnacle in Nashville.

Performances include:
"Jackson" (Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash) - Carly Pearce and Russell Dickerson
"Lies, Lies, Lies" (Morgan Wallen) - Karen Fairchild and Carter Faith
"Three Wooden Crosses" (Randy Travis) - Jamey Johnson
"Already Had It" (Twisters: The Album) - Tucker Wetmore
"Homeboy" (Eric Church) - HARDY
"When It Rains It Pours" / "Beer Never Broke My Heart" / "Beautiful Crazy" / "Where The Wild Things Are" / "Whoever You Grow Up To Be" / "Honky Tonk Highway" (Luke Combs) - Ashley McBryde
"Til You Can't" (Cody Johnson) - Luke Bryan

Honorees recognized in the special include Church, Combs, Jessie Jo Dillon, Jelly Roll, Johnson, Mac McAnally, Rissi Palmer, Travis, "Twisters," and Lainey Wilson. Winners of the Industry Awards and Studio Recording Awards from the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards will be highlighted as well.

"ACM Honors is one of the most unforgettable nights in Country Music," says Damon Whiteside, CEO of the Academy of Country Music. "On Sept. 27, fans everywhere get a front-row seat to once-in-a-lifetime performances, heartfelt tributes, and powerful stories that celebrate the legends and trailblazers of our genre. This celebration captures the heart of our community. Fans will be talking about it long after the night is over."