This year’s “CMT Artists of the Year” special is going to be all female.  As in, every honoree will be a woman.

We’re talking Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, Carrie Underwood, Kelsea Ballerini . . . plus Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman . . . and Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott.

Is this their way of recognizing the #MeToo movement?  Of course.  And maybe the dreadful lack of female Entertainer of the Year nominees at the CMAs and ACMs.  Mostly it’s a start, and it’s appreciated.

Here are some of the reactions country stars shared on their social media….

THANK. YOU. @cmt !

Thank you for narrowing the gap in this industry. Proud to be honored among friends this night! https://t.co/fM5qnto7Xt

— MAREN MORRIS (@MarenMorris) September 11, 2018

Goodness I love you @CMT https://t.co/D0BKTTNpzS

— Kelsea Ballerini (@KelseaBallerini) September 11, 2018

This puts a smile on my face like no other! Couldn’t be more excited and proud to see @CMT Artists of the Year with an all-female lineup. Honored to be a part of this amazing night next month. #CMTAOTY pic.twitter.com/NAPL7eBsOp

— Hillary Scott (@HillaryScottLA) September 11, 2018

Couldn’t be any prouder than to stand alongside these inspiring women. Thank you @CMT. pic.twitter.com/kWNremPhZn

— Little Big Town (@littlebigtown) September 11, 2018

No word yet on the list of performers.  The show will air October 17th.