Overview
- Keith Urban and Little Big Town were newly added to a performers slate that includes Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert, Megan Moroney and more.
- Presenters include Billy Ray Cyrus, Elizabeth Hurley, Steve Martin, NE-YO, Cody Johnson, LeAnn Rimes, Lady A and Billy Bob Thornton.
- The show airs live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, with next-day streaming on Hulu.
- CMA Awards Backstage Live will stream on CMA’s TikTok channel, hosted by Lauren Alaina and HaleyyBaylee with red carpet and behind-the-scenes coverage.
- Lainey Wilson serves as host and performer, as top nominations are led by Ella Langley and Megan Moroney with six each alongside Wilson.