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\"We are stronger together than we are apart as women in the music business and in the country music business, especially,\" Rissi professed in the trailer for the special.

The artists' videos will also be played in rotation on the CMT Equal Play channel on Pluto TV, which devotes its 24/7 programming to a 50/50 male and female playlist.

\"These artists represent the best of fresh new talent and the diversity of styles that country music has to offer,\" Leslie Fram, CMT's senior vice president of music strategy & talent, said in a statement. \"We look forward to providing this group more exposure than ever before, particularly within the ViacomCBS family on Pluto TV, as well as providing them with essential resources to help them build their musical careers.\"

Additional NWOC alumni include Kacey Musgraves, Kelsea Ballerini, Gabby Barrett and Ingrid Andress.

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