2024 CMA Awards: Date, Performers & How to Watch the Country Music Celebration
The 58th Annual Country Music Association Awards (CMA Awards) will take place on November 20, 2024, at 8 p.m. ET, live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.
Watch the 2024 CMA Awards
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The show will air on ABC, which has broadcast the CMA Awards since 2006. Viewers can stream it on ABC.com for cable subscribers. It will also be available on Hulu the next day. Those without a TV provider can watch using DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, or YouTube TV, many of which offer free trials.
Red Carpet Pre-Show
The red carpet pre-show starts at 6 p.m. ET. Watch it at OnTheRedCarpet.com, CMAAwards.com, and YouTube.com/OnTheRedCarpet.
Hosts for the 2024 CMA Awards
Lainey Wilson will host the event alongside Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning. Last year, Wilson won entertainer of the year and female vocalist of the year.
Performers
Performance highlights include:
- Luke Bryan
- Eric Church
- Luke Combs
- Cody Johnson
- Ashley McBryde
- Megan Moroney
- Kacey Musgraves
- Post Malone
- Shaboozey
- Chris Stapleton
- Lainey Wilson
- Bailey Zimmerman
- Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan
- Dierks Bentley with Molly Tuttle, Sierra Hull, and Bronwyn Keith-Hynes
- Brooks & Dunn with Jelly Roll
- Ella Langley and Riley Green
- Thomas Rhett and Teddy Swims
Awards Presenters
Star presenters will include:
- Simone Biles
- Clint Black
- Jeff Bridges
- Mark Collie
- Jordan Davis
- Freddie Freeman
- Don Johnson
- Jackson Laux
- Little Big Town
- Dustin Lynch
- Katharine McPhee
- Taylor Frankie Paul
- Carly Pearce
- Caleb Pressley
- Nate Smith
- Daniel Sunjata
- Mitchell Tenpenny
- The Oak Ridge Boys
- Billy Bob Thornton
Top Nominees
Nominees for entertainer of the year include Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen, and Lainey Wilson. For album of the year, the nominees are Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, Jelly Roll, Kacey Musgraves, and Cody Johnson.
Special Tribute
The show will honor George Strait, recipient of the CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award.
Opening Performance
Chris Stapleton will open the ceremony performing with Post Malone, featuring their new song “California Sober.”