The Country Music Association (CMA) and ABC have announced an exciting lineup of performers for “The 58th Annual CMA Awards.” The event will feature performances by Kelsea Ballerini, Brooks & Dunn, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Riley Green, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, Noah Kahan, Megan Moroney, Kacey Musgraves, and Bailey Zimmerman. The awards show, known as Country Music’s Biggest Night™, will be hosted by Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning, and Lainey Wilson. It will be broadcast live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on November 20, from 8:00 to 11:00 PM ET on ABC. Viewers can watch the show the following day on Hulu.
Among the highlighted performances, 2020 CMA Entertainer of the Year, Eric Church, will deliver a powerful set, while two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year, Luke Combs, is set to perform his hit, “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma.” Cody Johnson, a five-time nominee this year, will present an unforgettable performance, and Megan Moroney will showcase her chart-rising single, “Am I Okay?” Kacey Musgraves will perform her song “The Architect,” and first-time nominee Bailey Zimmerman will perform “New to Country.”
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The event will also feature collaborations, including Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan performing their duet “Cowboys Cry Too.” Brooks & Dunn will join Jelly Roll on stage to deliver “Believe,” and Ella Langley and Riley Green will perform their nominated hit “You Look Like You Love Me.” Additionally, the show will honor George Strait with a tribute, as he receives the CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award.
Other performers previously announced include 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. The list of presenters for the awards will be announced soon.
Tickets for the event are available through Ticketmaster. The CMA Awards is a production of the Country Music Association, with Robert Deaton as Executive Producer, Alan Carter as Director, and Jon Macks as Head Writer. Fans can find more information on the event at CMAawards.com and listen to music from the nominees and performers on platforms including Amazon Music, Apple Music, Pandora, and Spotify. Official merchandise for the event is available online and at the Bridgestone Arena on the day of the event.
The CMA Awards began in 1967 and have been broadcast on ABC since 2006, making it the longest-running annual music awards program on network television.
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Nashville’s 615 Indie Live Announces Artist Lineup
Nashville’s 615 Indie Live event has revealed its first lineup of artists for the February 2025 event, showcasing genres like soul, jazz, and hip hop across fourteen independent venues. Organized by the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp and Music Venue Alliance Nashville, the event aims to celebrate local music talent and support independent venues through ticket sales. Notable performers include The Wooten Brothers and Alanna Royale, with proceeds benefiting the Music Venue Alliance Nashville’s Emergency Relief Fund. Tickets are available for purchase, with further details on the event’s website.