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Yearwood continued by giving thanks to the CMT Music Awards for the honor. “June Carter Cash was a force, and she was also married to a force. I know a little bit a life like that,” Yearwood said, referencing her husband, Garth Brooks. “And I know it wasn’t always easy, but she found ways to make sure to keep shining her own light. And she had no bigger fan than her husband, Johnny Cash. I also know a little bit about that.
The new honor is inspired by late country singer June — who died in May 2003 at age 73 — and recognizes an artist who “demonstrates an exceptional dedication to community and their fellow artists, embodying June’s spirit as a fierce advocate and initiator in paying it forward, helping others find their voice and using their platform to inspire and uplift others.”
Within the music industry, Yearwood has become a mentor to fellow female artists. She leads the “Five Decades, One Voice” initiative and has worked with the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum to preserve the legacy of her predecessors in the genre.
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