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November 18, 2024

SIMONE BILES, CLINT BLACK, JEFF BRIDGES, MARK COLLIE, JORDAN DAVIS, FREDDIE FREEMAN, DON JOHNSON, JACKSON LAUX, LITTLE BIG TOWN, DUSTIN LYNCH, KATHARINE McPHEE, THE OAK RIDGE BOYS, TAYLOR FRANKIE PAUL, CARLY PEARCE, CALEB PRESSLEY, NATE SMITH, DANIEL SUNJATA, MITCHELL TENPENNY AND BILLY BOB THORNTON TO PRESENT AT ‘THE 58TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS’

Country Music’s Biggest Night™ keeps getting bigger as the Country Music Association and ABC have announced presenters for “The 58th Annual CMA Awards.” Hosted by Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning and Lainey Wilson, “The 58th Annual CMA Awards” broadcasts live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC and is available next day on Hulu. This year’s CMA Awards presenters include the world’s most decorated gymnast and advocate, Simone Biles; four-time CMA Award winner Clint Black; Emmy®-nominated actor, starring in the hit FX drama “The Old Man,” Jeff Bridges; singer, songwriter and music producer and currently co-starring in Paramount+’s “Landman,” Mark Collie; CMA Award winner, Jordan Davis; 2024 World Series MVP, 2020 National League MVP, two-time World Series champion and first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Freddie Freeman; award-winning actor starring in the hit ABC drama “Doctor Odyssey” Don Johnson; tractor aficionado, farming and histo

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November 12, 2024

COUNTRY MUSIC ICON GEORGE STRAIT TO RECEIVE THE 2024 CMA WILLIE NELSON LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD AT ‘THE 58TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS’

The Country Music Association has revealed Country Music icon George Strait as the 2024 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Strait will accept the honor during “The 58th Annual CMA Awards,” following a star-studded performance by several artists who deeply admire Strait. “The 58th Annual CMA Awards” airs live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Wednesday, Nov. 20, on ABC. “There have been few other artists as authentically Texas and authentically Country as George Strait, and Country Music fans all over the world have been better for it,” says Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “As a three-time CMA Entertainer of the Year and the most nominated artist of all time, he serves as an inspiration and icon to many of the great, new artists we know today. I am thrilled we are awarding him with this deserving honor.” Strait’s unrivaled career, spanning more than 40 years, includes 60 No.1 singles and boasts 33 platinum or multiplatinum-selling albums. The Texas cou

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November 7, 2024

Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Sierra Hull, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, Ashley McBryde, Post Malone, Shaboozey, Chris Stapleton, Teddy Swims, Thomas Rhett, Molly Tuttle, and Lainey Wilson To Perform at ‘The 58th Annual CMA Awards’

The Country Music Association and ABC have announced the initial lineup of performers for “The 58th Annual CMA Awards.” The lineup includes a mix of first-time nominees and performers, along with Country Music favorites and reigning CMA Awards winners, including Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Sierra Hull, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, Ashley McBryde, Post Malone, Shaboozey, Chris Stapleton, Teddy Swims, Thomas Rhett, Molly Tuttle, and Lainey Wilson. Hosted by Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning and Lainey Wilson, Country Music’s Biggest Night™ airs live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC and is available next day on Hulu. Returning as CMA Awards host for a fourth straight year, two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan takes the stage to perform his 31st No. 1 hit, “Love You, Miss You, Mean It.” First-time CMA Awards host, reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year and four-time nominee this year Lainey Wilson performs her current single “4x4xU.” CMA Fema

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September 30, 2024

Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning and Lainey Wilson Set To Host ‘The 58th Annual CMA Awards’

The Country Music Association and ABC have announced that Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning and Lainey Wilson will host “The 58th Annual CMA Awards.” Bryan, a four-time CMA Awards host this year, and Manning, a three-time host this year, are joined by first-time host Wilson. Country Music’s Biggest Night™ broadcasts live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC and next day on Hulu. Watch the promo clip HERE. “Hosting the CMA Awards is such an honor, and it’s crazy when I realize this is my fourth year back,” says Bryan. “Peyton and I have really worked to build off each other and now adding Lainey to the mix will just bring another fun element to the night. Celebrating Country Music never gets old to me.” “I am honored to be back hosting the CMA Awards again this year,” says Manning. “The past two years have been a lot of fun, and I know Lainey is going to bring a special flare. Hopefully she can help me keep Luke in line! Either way, I’m excite

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September 9, 2024

The Country Music Association Announces Nominees for ‘The 58th Annual CMA Awards’

The Country Music Association has announced nominees for “The 58th Annual CMA Awards,” as determined by eligible voting CMA members comprised of professionals within the Country Music industry. Morgan Wallen tops the list with seven nominations, while other top nominees include Cody Johnson and Chris Stapleton with five nominations, and Post Malone and Lainey Wilson with four nominations each. Louis Bell, Luke Combs, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins, Jelly Roll, Megan Moroney and Kacey Musgraves each secure three nominations. Vying for the night’s highest honor, CMA Entertainer of the Year, is Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen and Lainey Wilson. “The 58th Annual CMA Awards,” broadcasts live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC and next day on Hulu. First-time CMA Awards nominees include Andrew Baylis, Louis Bell, Brock Berryhill, Tom Bukovac, Will Bundy, Sean Cook, Benjy Davis, Shawn Everett, Riley Green, Kevin “Thrasher” Gr

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August 26, 2024

Nominations for ‘The 58th Annual CMA Awards’ To Be Announced Monday, Sept. 9

Nominations for “The 58th Annual CMA Awards” will be revealed Monday, Sept. 9, at 7:00 a.m. CDT. The complete list will also be posted on the CMA Awards website. Winners of “The 58th Annual CMA Awards” will be determined in a final round of voting by eligible CMA Professional voting members. The third and final ballot will be emailed to CMA members on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Voting for the CMA Awards Final Ballot ends Tuesday, Oct. 29 (6:00 p.m. CDT). Finalists for the 2024 CMA Broadcast Awards will also be revealed Monday, Sept. 9, with winners announced in October. The CMA Awards media credential application will be available on CMApress.com starting Monday, Sept. 9. The application deadline is Friday, Oct. 18. Hosts, performers and presenters for “The 58th Annual CMA Awards” will be announced in the coming weeks. The program will air live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 8/7c on ABC and next day on Hulu. About the CMA Awards The first “CMA Awards Banquet and Sho

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