It’s time for the 57th Annual CMA Awards, and the slate of performers and presenters are here. Five-time nominee Jelly Roll will open the show with his four-week number one, “Need a Favor,” which is nominated for Single and Music Video of the Year. Later in the show, he will be joined by K. Michelle for “Love Can Build a Bridge,” bringing their collaboration from this fall’s A Tribute to The Judds album to the stage. Chris Stapleton will also be a two-time performer on the show as he delivers his chart-climbing single “White Horse” and teams with Carly Pearce for their nominated song “We Don’t Fight Anymore.” Three-time nominee Morgan Wallen and a yet-to-be-announced special guest will perform a track from Morgan’s nominated album One Thing At A Time. Plus, look for Morgan to join forces with four-time nominee HARDY and Post Malone to salute some country classics.
Speaking of iconic songs from the genre, newly minted Country Music Hall of Fame member Tanya Tucker and Vocal Group nominees Little Big Town pay homage to the song that kicked started Tanya’s career – “Delta Dawn.” Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, and Vocal Group nominee Zac Brown Band join longtime Coral Reefers Band member Mac McAnally will take the stage for a special tribute to Jimmy Buffett who passed away in September.
At a Nashville event in September, CMA host Luke Bryan celebrated 30 of his hits. Look for Luke to perform a medley of select songs from that list that is sure to get fans on their feet. Leading nominee Lainey Wilson will highlight “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” from her nominated album Bell Bottom Country. Check out the full performance list below.
Presenters at this year’s show include country artists and those from Hollywood and beyond. The list includes Paula Abdul (singer/songwriter, dancer, TV personality), Bill Anderson, Nate Bargatze (comedian), Kevin Cahoon (Broadway actor starring in “Shucked”), Jordan Davis, Cynthia Erivo (Grammy, Emmy, Tony-winning actor), Sara Evans, Brian Kelley, Lady A, Martina McBride, Parker McCollum, Craig Morgan, Darius Rucker, Corey Seager (2023 World Series MVP), Gerry Turner (“The Golden Bachelor”), Keith Urban, Hailey Whitters, and Chris Young.
The 57th Annual CMA Awards, hosted by Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning, will broadcast live from Nashville on Wednesday, November 8th at 8/7c on ABC.
Performance List:
Jelly Roll – “Need a Favor”
Luke Bryan – Hits Medley (“Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day,” “One Margarita,” “That’s My Kind of Night,” “Play It Again,” and “Country Girl (Shake It For Me)”)
Chris Stapleton – “White Horse”
Lainey Wilson – “Wildflowers and Wild Horses”
Jelly Roll and K. Michelle – “Love Can Build a Bridge”
Tanya Tucker and Little Big Town – “Delta Dawn”
Old Dominion and Megan Moroney – “Can’t Break Up Now”
Carly Pearce ft. Chris Stapleton – “We Don’t Fight Anymore”
Kelsea Ballerini – “Leave Me Again”
Luke Combs – “Where the Wild Things Are”
Dan + Shay – “Save Me The Trouble”
Jordan Davis – “Next Thing You Know”
Cody Johnson – “The Painter”
Ashley McBryde – “Light On In The Kitchen”
The War And Treaty – “That’s How Love Is Made”
Kenny Chesney, Mac McAnally, Alan Jackson, and Zac Brown Band – Jimmy Buffett Tribute
HARDY, Morgan Wallen, and Post Malone – Country Classics Medley
Morgan Wallen and a Surprise Guest – Song from Morgan Wallen’s One Thing At A Time album
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