Overview
- The initial roster features Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney, Ella Langley, Zach Top, Shaboozey, BigXthaPlug, Luke Combs, Tucker Wetmore and Stephen Wilson Jr.
- Song assignments include Ella Langley with “Choosin’ Texas,” Megan Moroney with “6 Months Later,” Zach Top with “Guitar,” and Tucker Wetmore with “Wind Up Missin’ You.”
- Collaborations set for the telecast include BigXthaPlug with Luke Combs on “Pray Hard” and Shaboozey with Stephen Wilson Jr. on “Took a Walk,” with Wilson Jr. also performing “Stand By Me.”
- Luke Combs is additionally slated to perform his single “Back in the Saddle,” broadening the mix of solo moments and pairings.
- The 59th CMA Awards air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, stream next day on Hulu, and more performers will be announced ahead of the show.