Luke Bryan, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson Among Performers for 2023 CMA Awards
Performances to include a tribute to The Judds by Jelly Roll and K. Michelle, Luke Bryan's medley celebrating his 30 No. 1 singles, and duets featuring Chris Stapleton, Tanya Tucker, and Peyton Manning's second year co-hosting; more performers to be announced in the coming weeks.
- Among those set to perform at the 2023 CMA Awards are Luke Bryan, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton, Tanya Tucker, and others, including some yet to be announced.
- Jelly Roll will open the show with “Need a Favor,” marking his first appearance at the CMA Awards; he's nominated for five awards this year. He will also join K. Michelle to perform a tribute to The Judds with their signature song 'Love Can Build A Bridge'.
- Luke Bryan will delight the audience with a medley of his 30 No. 1 singles, such as “Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day,” “One Margarita,” “That’s My Kind of Night,” “Play It Again,” and “Country Girl.” He will also co-host the show with Peyton Manning for the second consecutive year.
- Multiple duets have been planned for the evening: Chris Stapleton will join Lainey Wilson on her song 'Wildflowers and Wild Horses,' Tanya Tucker will join with Little Big Town to sing her iconic hit 'Delta Dawn,' and Carly Pearce will perform 'We Don't Fight Anymore' with Chris Stapleton.
- Lainey Wilson, this year's most-nominated performer with nine nominations, will perform her song “Wildflowers and Wild Horses,” and Chris Stapleton who garnered three nominations will perform his new single, “White Horse.”