Brett Eldredge Presents New Artist Award Tonight at the CMA Awards

Last year's CMA New Artist of the Year winner, Brett Eldredge, has the honor of handing out the award to this year's winner. Though he's friends with most of the nominees, he hopes he can hand the trophy over to one special bud.

And Thomas Rhett definitely wants Brett to hand it to him tonight too…not just for him…mostly for his fans.

Also up for the award are Kelsea Ballerini, Sam Hunt, Maddie and Tae and Chris Stapleton.