Overview
- The 59th Annual CMA Awards broadcast live from Bridgestone Arena at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, with next‑day streaming on Hulu and live backstage coverage on CMA’s TikTok.
- Ella Langley, Megan Moroney and Lainey Wilson lead with six nominations each; Entertainer of the Year contenders are Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen and Wilson.
- Keith Urban and Little Big Town were the late additions to a finalized performers slate that also includes Kelsea Ballerini, Brandi Carlile, Kenny Chesney, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton and more.
- Presenters span music, film and TV with Billy Ray Cyrus, Elizabeth Hurley, Steve Martin, LeAnn Rimes, NE-YO, Lady A, Lauren Daigle, Jordan Davis, Billy Bob Thornton and others.
- Lainey Wilson returns as solo host, will perform during the show and is a six‑time nominee; the telecast credits Robert Deaton (executive producer), Alan Carter (director) and Jon Macks (head writer).