'CMT Artists of the Year' Earns High Ratings Marks
Pictured (L-R, Seated): Jason Aldean, Tim McGraw, Brian Kelley (Florida Georgia Line), Tyler Hubbard (Florida Georgia Line), Hunter Hayes, Luke Bryan; (Front): Ron White
CMT Artists of the Year made its first-ever live telecast from Nashville’s Music City Center on Dec. 3, and posted the highest ratings in the show’s four-year history. According to early numbers from Nielsen, ratings were up 81 percent over last year among persons 18-49. CMT.com also saw its streams rise 277 percent from 2012.
White hosting, CMT Artists of the Year celebrated the achievements of Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Hunter Hayes and Tim McGraw in 90-minute live special which included special appearances and performances.
Jessica Nicholson serves as the Managing Editor for MusicRow magazine. Her previous music journalism experience includes work with Country Weekly magazine and Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) magazine. She holds a BBA degree in Music Business and Marketing from Belmont University. She welcomes your feedback at jnicholson@musicrow.com.
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