The 59th annual CMA Awards air tonight as country music is ready to take over Nashville. The live broadcast begins November 19 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. The show will also air live at 7 p.m. CT, with the ceremony in the Mountain, Alaska, and Hawaii time zones at 7 p.m. local time. Pacific viewers can tune in at 8 p.m. local time.
Here’s How To Watch The Awards
Fans without cable can stream the ceremony through live TV services. DIRECTV offers a five-day free trial that includes ABC. Sling TV’s Select plan also carries ABC and starts at $19.99 per month. Hulu’s Live TV add-on, Fubo, and YouTube TV are additional ways to watch the show in real time.
International broadcasts are scheduled in Canada, the U.K., Australia, Mexico, Sweden, and Norway. Episodes will be available on Hulu the next day.
Lainey Wilson Returns as Host for Country Music’s Biggest Night
Lainey Wilson will host the ceremony for the second time, stepping into the role solo after co-hosting last year with Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning. The nine-time CMA Award winner said the moment still feels surreal.
Getty“I grew up watching the CMA Awards like it was the Super Bowl, so to be hosting for a second year is a true honor,” Wilson said in a press release, as published by People. “I’m humbled that CMA has trusted me with this role, and I can’t wait to love on this genre that has given me so much.”
Wilson is also one of this year’s most nominated artists. She, Megan Moroney, and Ella Langley lead the field with six nominations each.
This Year’s Top Nominees and Early Winners
The eligibility window for this year’s awards ran from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. Thirteen trophies will be handed out tonight. Earlier today, “You Look Like You Love Me” by Ella Langley featuring Riley Green won Music Video of the Year, while “Pour Me A Drink” by Post Malone featuring Blake Shelton won Musical Event of the Year.
Entertainer of the Year
• Luke Combs
• Cody Johnson
• Chris Stapleton
• Morgan Wallen
• Lainey Wilson
Album of the Year
• “Am I Okay?” — Megan Moroney
• “Cold Beer & Country Music” — Zach Top
• “F-1 Trillion” — Post Malone
• “I’m the Problem” — Morgan Wallen
• “Whirlwind” — Lainey Wilson
Male Vocalist of the Year
• Luke Combs
• Cody Johnson
• Chris Stapleton
• Zach Top
• Morgan Wallen
Female Vocalist of the Year
• Kelsea Ballerini
• Miranda Lambert
• Ella Langley
• Megan Moroney
• Lainey Wilson
Single of the Year
• “4x4xU” — Lainey Wilson
• “Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma” — Luke Combs
• “Am I Okay?” — Megan Moroney
• “I Never Lie” — Zach Top
• “You Look Like You Love Me” — Ella Langley featuring Riley Green
Best New Artist
• Ella Langley
• Shaboozey
• Zach Top
• Tucker Wetmore
• Stephen Wilson Jr.
Zach Top follows the leading trio with five nominations. Riley Green and Cody Johnson each earned four nods.
All the Performers and Special Guests Taking the Stage
Tonight’s show features a packed lineup of performances from many of this year’s biggest nominees. Expected performers include:
Zach Top follows the leading trio with five nominations. Riley Green and Cody Johnson each earned four nods.
All the Performers & Special Guests Taking the Stage
Tonight’s show features a packed lineup of performances from many of this year’s biggest nominees. Expected performers include:
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Luke Combs
Brandi Carlile
Chris Stapleton
Ella Langley
Kelsea Ballerini
Keith Urban
Kenny Chesney
Lainey Wilson
Little Big Town
Megan Moroney
Miranda Lambert
Old Dominion
Patty Loveless
The Red Clay Strays
Riley Green
Shaboozey
Stephen Wilson Jr.
Tucker Wetmore
Zach Top
Several collaborations are also scheduled, including sets from BigXthaPlug with Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert with Chris Stapleton, and Shaboozey with Stephen Wilson Jr.
During the broadcast, Vince Gill will receive the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award.
Presenters include Billy Ray Cyrus, Jordan Davis, Cody Johnson, Lady A, LeAnn Rimes, Gretchen Wilson, and Bailey Zimmerman.
