The 58th Annual Country Music Association Awards are set to air live tonight, from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The broadcast begins at 8 p.m. Eastern Time on ABC and will be available for streaming the following day on Hulu.
How to Watch:
• Live Broadcast: Tune in to ABC at 8 p.m. Eastern Time to watch the awards live.
• Streaming: If you miss the live broadcast, the show will be available to stream on Hulu starting the next day.
Pre-Show Coverage:
• “On The Red Carpet Live at the CMA Awards”: Starting at 6 p.m. Eastern Time, this pre-show will feature live coverage from the red carpet, including interviews with nominees and performers. The coverage will stream on Hulu and OnTheRedCarpet.com.
Hosts: This year’s ceremony will be co-hosted by Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning, and Lainey Wilson. While Bryan and Manning are returning hosts, this marks Wilson’s debut in this role.
Performers: The lineup includes a mix of seasoned artists and newcomers:
• Luke Bryan: Performing his latest single, “Love You, Miss You, Mean It.”
• Lainey Wilson: Set to perform “4x4xU.”
• Ashley McBryde: Delivering a special performance with a song yet to be announced.
• Post Malone: Performing “Yours” and collaborating with Chris Stapleton on “California Sober.”
• Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan: Performing their duet, “Cowboys Cry Too.”
• Brooks & Dunn with Jelly Roll: Collaborating on the song “Believe.”
Presenters: The awards will feature a diverse group of presenters, including:
• Simone Biles: Olympic gymnast.
• Jeff Bridges: Academy Award-winning actor.
• Katharine McPhee: Actress and singer.
• Billy Bob Thornton: Musician and actor.
Special Honors: George Strait will receive the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award during the ceremony, recognizing his significant contributions to country music.
For more details and updates, visit the official CMA Awards website.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
