"Toby has been the gold standard of songwriting in the modern era of Country music," said BMI's Clay Bradley.
"Friends in Low Places" dominated Hot Country Songs for four weeks, and became one of Brooks' signature classics.
"It would be a great joy and honor of my life, thank you," McBryde said.
Almost 50 years after the late country icon's song around reproductive rights was released, it strikes a new chord
Kane Brown, Luke Combs, Walker Hayes, Alan Jackson and more will also be honored during the upcoming 'CMT Artists of the Year' special.
Will a woman win entertainer of the year for the first time in over a decade?
Brooks reflects on his long friendship with the country legend following her death.
Lynn received several lifetime achievement awards and was voted into both the Country Music Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame.
The singer, who died Oct. 4, brought an honesty to her tunes, no matter how painful the topic.
