“The 58th Annual CMA Awards” ceremony is just around the corner, and fans are gearing up for a night filled with epic performances and appearances by some of country music’s biggest stars. To help viewers get ready, we’ve created a guide with everything you need to know about this much-anticipated event.
From where to watch the show, who’s performing and how to buy tickets, we’ve got all the most important details. So saddle up because this coveted evening is one you won’t want to miss.
How To Watch
Country Music’s Biggest Night™ will air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 8–11 PM ET on ABC. The show will also be available the next day on Hulu.
Who’s Hosting?
This year’s CMA Awards will find Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning returning to co-host once again. However, it won’t just be these male figures leading the night as Lainey Wilson has been tapped to join in on the hosting duties. This will be Bryan’s fourth time hosting, Manning’s third, and Wilson’s debut as a host.
Which Country Stars Will Be Performing?
The latest announcement from the Country Music Association and ABC reveals that viewers will get to see a blend of first-time nominees and performers, along with reigning CMA Awards winners and well-established acts taking the stage. The initial lineup of performers includes Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Sierra Hull, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, Ashley McBryde, Post Malone, Shaboozey, Chris Stapleton, Teddy Swims, Thomas Rhett, Molly Tuttle and Lainey Wilson.
Two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year and four-time host, Luke Bryan, will deliver his 31st No. 1 hit “Love You, Miss You, Mean It.” First-time CMA Awards host, reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year and four-time nominee this year, Lainey Wilson is set to perform her current single “4x4xU.” CMA Female Vocalist nominee this year, Ashley McBryde will deliver a very special, showstopping performance on the CMA Awards stage with a song that has yet to be revealed.
First-time nominee this year with four nods, Post Malone is set to perform “Yours,” his song inspired by his daughter. Shaboozey, a first-time nominee this year with two nods, will offer a medley of his multi-platinum breakthrough, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” and new single “Highway.” Finally, reigning CMA Male Vocalist and five-time nominee this year, Chris Stapleton will take the stage to perform his song “What Am I Gonna Do.”
Along with their solo performances, Post Malone and Chris Stapleton are expected to come together for an unforgettable performance of “California Sober.” Marking a first-time debut performance, two-time CMA Award winner Thomas Rhett will be joined by Teddy Swims on the CMA Awards stage for an exciting mash-up of their hits, “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Woman” and “Lose Control.”
Additional collaborations include three-time CMA Award winner Dierks Bentley who will be joined by Molly Tuttle, Sierra Hull and Bronwyn Keith-Hynes for a collaborative performance of Tom Petty’s classic, “American Girl
Even more performers and presenters for “The 58th Annual CMA Awards” will be announced in the weeks ahead.
Who’s Nominated?
The nominees for the 58th Annual CMA Awards were revealed at the beginning of September. Morgan Wallen leads the pack with seven nominations, followed by Cody Johnson and Chris Stapleton who earned five nods each, and Post Malone and Lainey Wilson with four nominations each. Louis Bell, Luke Combs, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins, Jelly Roll, Megan Moroney, and Kacey Musgraves each earned three nominations.
A complete list of CMA Awards nominees can be viewed HERE.
How To Buy Tickets?
Tickets for “The 58th Annual CMA Awards” are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.
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