Overview
- New presenters include Billy Ray Cyrus with Elizabeth Hurley, Lady A, Steve Martin, Billy Bob Thornton, NE-YO, LeAnn Rimes and more announced by the CMA.
- Keith Urban and Little Big Town were added to the performance slate, rounding out a bill that already features Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert and Kelsea Ballerini.
- The 59th CMA Awards will air live Wednesday from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on ABC, with next-day streaming available on Hulu.
- CMA Awards Backstage Live will stream on the CMA TikTok channel with behind-the-scenes coverage hosted by Lauren Alaina and HaleyyBaylee.
- Lainey Wilson hosts the ceremony, while leading nominations are shared by Ella Langley, Megan Moroney and Wilson with six each, followed by Zach Top with five and Cody Johnson and Riley Green with four.