Overview
- The pair presented Single of the Year, awarding Ella Langley featuring Riley Green for "You Look Like You Love Me."
- Their appearance doubled as their first American red carpet together after earlier joint events overseas, including a May debut in Rome.
- Hurley wore a crystal-studded red Alberto Audenino gown with silver platform sandals, while Cyrus chose an all-black suit with a cowboy hat and sunglasses.
- Cyrus posted on Instagram before the show expressing excitement about attending with Hurley and describing the night as their first date in Nashville.
- Some viewers commented on social media about Cyrus's brief onstage Johnny Cash remarks during the presentation.
- The CMAs aired live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on ABC, stream on Hulu the next day, with Lainey Wilson hosting.